Trail Running calendar near Old Fort 2026-2027

The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain NC is a Last Man Standing race of repeated 3.1 mile loops with cycling time limits from 40 to 60 minutes then reset. Runners are eliminated for missed cutoffs and the final solo loop decides victory.

Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.

A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.

Two trail races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10, 2026, covering about 6.2 and 9.3 miles. Chip timing is used, one on-course water station is provided, and awards go to the top ten men and women in each race.

A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.

Timed 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour events on a roughly 3 mile loop with two miles of trail and one mile of crushed cinder greenway in Valdese, NC. The event is the kickoff for Great State Trail Day and includes vendor space and food.

A 6 kilometer cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville SC featuring mixed surfaces and a closed course. Participants receive socks and age group awards; corporate shield team selection is required at registration.

Timed running events in Whittier, NC on a 1.4 mile loop offering 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour formats, lap timing options, aid station support, and on site lodging.

A 100-mile ultra in Hickory using a 4-mile mixed-surface loop, open to solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70% trail, over 15,500 feet of elevation, and marked signage for night running.

A loop trail event in Sevierville on October 17, 2026 offering a 24 Hour Challenge and an eight hour 9 to 5 Challenge, with central aid every three miles, a finisher medal, and a themed buckle for those who reach 80 miles.

An 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Recreational Forest on October 17, 2026, benefiting the Friends of DuPont State Forest. The event is limited to 300 participants and offers a virtual entry, race swag and a free postrace forest festiva..

A Last Person Standing race on a 4.167 mile loop at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC. Runners complete hourly loops until one remains, with an aid station, assigned crew spots, streaming, swag, and handmade awards.

A community 5K and 1 mile event in downtown Hendersonville with an event shirt and finisher medal for all. Costume contest, chip timing, a Fall Festival finish, vendors, and a virtual option round out the experience.

Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.

Trail races at Lake James State Park near Nebo, NC including a 50K, two and three person relays, and a half marathon. The event finishes at Fonta Flora Brewery and supports local trail development.

A 25-hour timed trail event at Camp Grier with 3.6 mile laps, scenic creek and lake views, tent camping, staffed aid stations, paced running allowed after ten hours, and milestone awards at 25, 50, and 75 miles.

A tailgate-style backyard ultra in Greenville featuring repeated 5 km laps on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, hourly raffle prizes, vendors, games and football on a big screen, with proceeds benefiting OVC Kenya.

A multi distance trail event at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC featuring a roughly ten mile loop on the CCC Multi Use Trail. Options include 10 mile, 50K, 100K and 100 mile races with on course aid stations and cabin lodging.

A community 5k trail run and walk on November 7, 2026 at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, focused on raising awareness about the local foster and adoption system with interactive stations and age and gender race divisions.

Looking Glass 100K in Pisgah Forest NC is a single-loop trail race of about 62 miles with roughly 10,600 ft of climb. The course visits high elevation balds and waterfalls and requires strict mandatory safety gear and GPS tracking.