Trail Running calendar near Pilot Mountain 2026-2027

This Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Danville features a scenic 5K Run and Walk along the Riverwalk Trail, plus a free Children's Fun Run. Proceeds support local school programs and scholarships. Participants can enjoy costume fun and race..

A Thanksgiving morning event in Boone with timed 5K and 10K trail races plus an untimed paved Fun Run/Walk; proceeds benefit Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area in Snow Camp, NC on Friday after Thanksgiving. Half marathon and 7.5 mile options include run, ruck, economy and virtual entries with marked single track and aid stations.

Trail runs at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, NC on Dec 5, 2026, with a 50K and a 25K. Both courses feature technical singletrack, substantial climbing, and multiple aid stations.

On December 12, 2026 at Cedarock Park in Burlington, NC, Run at the Rock features 5K, 10K and half marathon trail courses across single track and equestrian trails, with chip timing, aid stations, post-race food and a free kids race.

The Dirty Santa Trail Run will take place in Lenoir on Saturday 12 December 2026. You can run 5 miles.

The Pilot Mountain Goat will take place in Pilot Mountain on Saturday 19 December 2026. You can run 7 miles.

The Stone Mountain Massacre will take place in Roaring Gap on Saturday 6 February 2027. You can run between 8 and 50 kilometers.

A trail fundraiser at Camp Caraway in Sophia NC offering a 5K and a new 10K that climb local ridges and pass through hardwood forest. The event supports camper scholarships and includes chip timing, medals for all, and awards for top finish..