Trail Running calendar near Nebo 2026-2027

Run the Stone Mountain Massacre in Roaring Gap NC on Feb 7, choose 50K, 25K or 8 Miler on rugged red ribbon trails with a 300 step climb. Expect mud and ice, aid stations with quirky tokens, and a handmade pottery finisher medal.

Tackle the Mill Stone 50K at ASC Greenway in Fort Mill SC on Feb 7, 2026, with 50K and 10M options. Technical single track, creek crossings and mud promise a rugged, rewarding day; aid stations on course, bring a water bottle.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a scenic 5K through Golden Road Vineyards on Feb 14, with options to run, Sip & Stroll, or join virtually. All finishers get a custom medal and a complimentary mimosa on a grass and cross country course.

Run the Land and Lakes Relay, a scenic team race from Warren Wilson to Fonta Flora Brewery near Lake James. Teams of 4 or 6 run legs from 2.7 to 8.7 miles through scenic lakeside country, finishing at the brewery with a post race party.

Run the Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort North Carolina, starting along the Catawba River before a rugged trail loop past waterfalls and creek crossings. Race proceeds support local conservation and the finish features food from nearby partner..

Join the 5th annual Union Mills Wilderness 5K and 10K on Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 in Union Mills, NC for timed races on scenic riverside and mountain routes. Proceeds support the Union Mills Learning Center.

Pick the 25k or 50k and tackle steep, rocky trails to the summits of Table Rock and Pinnacle Mountain at Table Rock State Park. Rugged singletrack, big elevation and epic views make this a true mountain trail challenge.

A timed endurance run at Daniel Stowe Conservancy with 3 hour, 6 hour and 10 hour options on an about 5K waterfront loop. Runners accumulate laps for escalating prizes while supporting local conservation and recycling programs.

Run the BigFoot Tech Trek 5K on March 7, 2026 in Marion, NC, a scenic campus route along the Tech Trail and around a pond with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A welcoming course for runners and walkers alike.

Trail races and adventure courses at Anne Springs Close Greenway near Lake Haigler, including 5K, 10K, hiking challenge, family adventure, and timed solo or team navigation races.

Run or walk Race the Helix Upstate on March 7, 2026 at Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville to support the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation. Choose a live or virtual 5K or 1 mile and enjoy scenic trails, community spirit, and family f..

A six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K on the hour each hour for up to six laps. Completion awards patches and a medal and top finishers are recorded on a national leaderboard with prize opportunities.

Camp Croft race weekend at Croft State Park in Spartanburg SC offers looped trail races from 10 Mile to 100 Mile with on site camping for multi loop entrants. Smooth single track, rolling hills and stocked aid stations welcome ultrarunners.

Run rugged, high country trails at the Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker in Old Fort, NC, choosing a tough 50 mile or 55 kilometer course with technical singletrack and big climbs. Enjoy scenic views, solid aid and rustic Camp Grier vibes.

Assault on BlackRock is a seven mile trail race in Sylva NC on March 21, 2026 that climbs to the summit through spruce forests along the Plott Balsam spine. Expect rugged single track, steep pitches and a festive community vibe.

Trail races of two distances start and finish at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo NC and run through Lake James State Park on single track trails with aid stations. Registration includes a finisher medal, race shirt, beer and a donatio..

Run the New South Trail Marathon at the scenic Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. Choose a half or full distance and tackle marked natural surface trails with aid stations and race day support for a rewarding trail running experience.

A 5k in Valdese, NC on April 4, 2026 supporting awareness for humane treatment of incarcerated people. The course features a slope, rock stairs, a suspension bridge near 0.5 miles and an out and back on the Valdese greenway.

Run rugged single track loops in the Leatherwood Mountains near Ferguson NC on April 11, 2026, with distances from 10 miles to 100 miles for runners chasing big climbs and technical trails. Loop format, full aid stations, and crew access ma..

Run the Seven Sisters 25 km in Montreat NC, a rugged mountain trail with about 4,000 ft of climbing and mostly singletrack through dramatic ridges and overlooks. Expect steep, technical terrain and a cupless format so bring your own water.