Trail Running calendar near Old Fort 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail event in Southwest Virginia featuring riverside running, swinging bridges, trestles and a short climb to a fire tower. The race uses professional chip timing and requires participants to carry a reusable cup.

Trail half marathon and 10K at Camp Spearhead in Pleasant Ridge County Park on April 25, 2026. Entry includes a finisher medal, chip timing, aid station snacks, and proceeds support Camp Spearhead and local youth programs.

A community running event at scenic Jennings Park in Statesville. Choose from a 5K or a 1 Mile Fun Run, with separate age categories for youth and adults. Strollers are welcome, and there will be food trucks and activities.

Course Details The event takes place at Wag Valley Farm. The course is a loop of approximately 3.1 miles. It begins on a flat section through a field with views of mountains before entering woods on a single-track trail. The trail features..

This 8k run/walk takes participants on a scenic 5-mile loop through the natural trails of Lakeside Park in Piedmont. Registration includes a finisher medal, post-race pancakes, and photos. It's part of the Upstate Trail Series, supporting y..

A 100 mile trail race in Old Fort, North Carolina that traverses the Black Mountains and reaches Mt Mitchell. The race is a Hardrock and Western States qualifier and enforces strict gear and qualification rules.

The MammothMarch South Carolina will take place in Clover on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run between 20 and 30 miles.

A series of point-to-point mountain trail races in Burnsville, NC with steep, technical climbs to Mt Mitchell. Distances include 50K, 25K, and a new 11K, featuring large vertical gain, rocky terrain, and summit finishes.

Hit the trails in Black Mountain, NC for the Cancer Active Trail Race 5k on May 16, 2026. This event supports programs for cancer patients through active lifestyles. A virtual 5k option is also available.

This 12 km trail race on Paris Mountain features a long climb to the summit. The 2026 event will follow a new course due to park traffic. An early registration price of $25 is available until May 6.

Run the new Trail Days Half Marathon on the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail during the Appalachian Trail Days Festival. Enjoy a professionally timed event with a shirt and finisher award, followed by a festive afternoon in Damascus Town Park.

Tower above the trail at the Kettlefoot event in Tennessee's Doe Mountain Recreation Area. Choose from a 50K, 25K, or 13K course, all offering significant elevation gain and the chance to climb a historic fire tower. A free kids' mile is al..

Trail ultras on the Virginia Creeper Trail offering a 50 mile, a 55K, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge with crushed gravel surfaces, aid stations, crew access points, cupless racing rules, and USATF certification for the 50 mile.

Combine trail running and a communal beer challenge at the Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay. Run solo or with a team on a 2-mile loop course at Lakewood Nature Preserve, with a post race party and Beer Olympics. Awards are given for top solo an..

Trail races in Old Fort, NC featuring a loop 50k, a net downhill point to point half marathon, and a 10k loop on the Old Fort Gateway Trail system with aid stations, shuttles for the half, and finisher swag.

This family friendly 5K in Clover supports the local community, with all runner fees going to aid underprivileged children and veterans. The event includes a scenic run, a kids' fun run, and a festive atmosphere with a DJ and activities in..

Trail event in Lowell NC using a 10 mile park loop for 50K and 5K distances. Aid stations provide food and fluids, trekking poles are allowed and a 10 hour cutoff applies.

This clothing optional trail event winds through the woods and meadows of Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a standard 5K or the longer 7.3K Mike Ward Challenge. The race features chip timing, awards, and includes a T-shirt, lunch,..

A sunrise-to-sunset trail elimination race at Lakewood Nature Preserve on a 2-mile loop, with lap time limits that shrink each circuit. Multiple distances are offered up to 100k, and proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

A trail event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area with a Vertical Mile and a Half Vertical Mile held on a looped course featuring the steep Stairway to Heaven climb. Entry is limited to 175 participants and costs $40 plus fees.