Trail Running calendar near Old Fort 2024-2025

The Looking Glass 100K is a scenic ultramarathon set in Pisgah Forest, NC, featuring a challenging course that showcases the beauty of the region, including high balds and multiple ecosystems. The race covers approximately 62 miles with significant elevation gain and loss, and includes a variety of ..

The High Country Turkey Trot 10k is part of the annual event held in Boone, NC, featuring both 5k and 10k timed trail races, along with a fun run/walk. Scheduled for Thanksgiving morning, the event takes place on scenic trails, including the Boone Greenway and Kennedy Trails. Participants are encour..

The Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival, taking place from December 7 to 8, 2024, in Old Fort, NC, features a variety of endurance events including 6, 12, and 24-hour trail runs and mountain bike rides. The festival aims to raise funds for the Old Fort Strong Fund, which supports local residents and ..

The Lake Norman State Park Trail Race features two challenging events: a 30K and a 50K, both set in the scenic trails of Lake Norman State Park. Participants will navigate smooth, rolling single-track trails with no repeat loops, ensuring a unique experience throughout the race. The 30K course inclu..

The Beast of the East 100 is an exciting trail running event held in Kings Mountain, NC, featuring multiple race distances: 100 miles, 100K, a marathon, and a 15-mile option. Participants will traverse the scenic Crowders Mountain trail system, summiting both mountain peaks and enjoying stunning vie..

The Fonta Flora 50K and Half Marathon is a scenic trail race set along the picturesque banks of Lake James in North Carolina. Participants can enjoy the gentle rolling trails while taking in stunning lake and mountain views. The event starts and finishes at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm, p..

The Longest Night is an exciting overnight running event taking place at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC, on December 21-22, 2024. Participants can choose from various distances, including 50 miles, 50k, marathon, half marathon, and 10k, all set against the backdrop of a serene winter lan..

The South Mountains Marathons, organized by Tanawha Adventures, features a series of challenging trail races set in the scenic South Mountains State Park in North Carolina. Participants can choose from a 50K, marathon, or half marathon, each offering a mix of wide and technical trails, with signific..

The Intimidator 6-12-24 Hour is a unique Nascar-themed endurance running event held at the Bradley Middle School Track in Huntersville, NC. Participants can choose to compete in 6-hour, 12-hour, or 24-hour races, making it suitable for various skill levels. The event features a well-organized setup,..

The The Last Wolf - Kings Mountain, NC will take place in Gastonia on Saturday 1 February 2025.

The Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon is a unique running event held in Black Mountain, NC, featuring a challenging 40-mile course that ascends to the summit of Mount Mitchell, the highest point in eastern America. Participants begin at an elevation of 2,360 feet and face a significa..

The "Conquer the Rock 50k" is a challenging trail race held at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina, featuring two events: the Foothills 50K and the Bear Crawl 25K. Scheduled for March 1-2, 2025, this race invites participants to test their limits on a demanding course that includes summ..

The Milliken Earth Run is an annual cross-country 5K event held at the Roger Milliken Research and Customer Center in Spartanburg, SC. This scenic course, primarily on grass, promotes environmental stewardship and has hosted various prestigious competitions, including NCAA championships. The event f..

Perennial: A Time Based Endurance Run is a unique running event held at the scenic Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, NC. Participants can choose to run for 3, 6, or 10 hours on a lap-based course featuring approximately 5K loops along beautiful waterfront trails. This event encourages runner..

The Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker is a scenic running event featuring a 50-mile and a 55-kilometer course in Old Fort, NC, set against the backdrop of Mount Mitchell. Participants will traverse challenging trails, including significant climbs and descents, with the 50-mile route summiting three peaks ..

The Camp Croft 50K, 50 Miler, and 100 Miler is an exciting trail running event held at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, SC. Participants can choose from three distances: 50K, 50 miles, and 100 miles, each consisting of a 10.05-mile loop featuring a mix of flat sections, rolling hills, and smooth sin..

The Assault on BlackRock is a challenging seven-mile trail race set in Sylva, NC, featuring a significant elevation gain of 2,770 feet. Runners will summit BlackRock at 5,810 feet, navigating through the scenic spruce forests of the Plott Balsam Mountains on rocky and dirt paths. The race includes a..

The Lake James 7 Miler & 5k is an exciting running event held at Fonta Flora's Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC, featuring scenic trails through Lake James State Park. Designed for both beginners and experienced runners, the courses offer beautiful views and light rolling hills. Participants receive a ..

The Seven Sisters 25K is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Montreat Wilderness of North Carolina. This race features a demanding 25-kilometer course with approximately 4,000 feet of elevation gain, showcasing stunning views as it traverses multiple peaks and overlooks, including th..

The Firefly Trail Run is an exciting running event held in Hendersonville, NC, featuring a beautiful ~3-mile trail loop that participants can run for either 6 or 12 hours, as well as a 5K option. The course offers stunning views, including a waterfall and mountain creeks, with over 400 feet of eleva..