Trail Running calendar near Pinnacle 2025-2026

We have found 39 Trailruns within 80 miles of Pinnacle. See below where and when you can find the races.

Froggy's Freaky Friday was a Halloween 24 hour loop run through a spooky, hilly campground with costumes, hot meals, and medals for distances up to 100 miles. The Oct 31 2025 Galax VA event has been canceled by the organizer.

November 2025

Take on the scenic Dolphin Dash Trail 5K in Salisbury on November 1, 2025, winding through gardens, a greenhouse, and campus highlights. Families can enjoy a relaxed Fun Run with laps around the soccer field.

Take on The Hybrid 8K in Danville at Anglers Park, a scenic mix of trail and road that winds along the Riverwalk. Run solo or join a four person team and celebrate at a friendly post race gathering back at the park.

Challenge yourself at the Seven Trails Ultra Festival in Damascus VA, November 14 to 16, 2025. Run a scenic 7.7 mile loop with chip timing and live tracking; choose 25K or tackle 100 miles to earn a handcrafted buckle.

Join the Run With Compassion 5K on November 15 in Boonville for a chip timed run and a Pastor Dash. Run or walk to support Compassion Care Center and fund free life affirming community services.

Run rolling trails through hardwood forest at the 16th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races in Efland NC on Nov 22, 2025, with 4 mile and 8 mile options and a 3 mile virtual race. Scenic, challenging trails and a friendly community vibe.

Join the 15th annual High Country Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving in Boone for scenic 5k and 10k trail races, a paved 5k fun run, live DJ and custom race shirts and finisher medals. Proceeds support Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

Run the Black Toenail Friday trail race at Cane Creek Mountains on Nov 28 for a scenic late morning half marathon or 7.5 mile, with in person and virtual options. Finishers get a custom long sleeve shirt, medal, post race food and awards.

December 2025

Run scenic single track loops at Lake Norman State Park with 30K and 50K options on December 6, 2025. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, a 9 hour cut off, finisher medals, and awards for top overall and masters runners.

Join the Third Annual Dirty Santa Trail Run in Lenoir on Dec 13 for a lively 5 mile course through single track, fields and a touch of road. Enjoy post race s'mores, hot cocoa and hoodies for early registrants.

Take on Cedarock Park trails at Run At The Rock, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options through forested single track with roots, rocks and climbs. Registration includes a race hoodie and finisher medal plus free photos and hot soup afterwa..

Run to the summit at Pilot Mountain on December 20, 2025 with 3 mile and 7 mile courses, limited to 150 runners. Enjoy scenic trails, an embroidered finisher beanie and a warm post race breakfast at the top.

January 2026

Run the South Mountains half marathon, 12.9 miles with about 2,600 ft of climbing and creek crossings in scenic State Park. Limited to 200 runners, the January 10, 2026 race offers big views and a true trail challenge.

Push your limits at the Frosty Cox 6 Hour Trail Race in Concord NC, a timed loop on mostly singletrack with big climbs and a staffed aid station with home baked treats and possibly hot cocoa. Limited entries, register early.

Run the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half or 5 Mile at Northeast Park with scenic Reedy Fork River crossings, ruck divisions and virtual entries. Registration includes a custom hoodie, finisher medal, post race food and beer.

Run laps on a scenic singletrack loop through Haw River State Park, repeating a 3.2 mile trail lap for set times. Choose 3 Hour, 6 Hour, 12 Hour or a 12 Hour relay for a solo or team endurance challenge.

Test yourself on rocky, rooty trails and waterfalls at Hanging Rock State Park in the HAROC challenge. Choose a technical 50k or 25k with aid stations and scenic views; register by Jan 28 for the Jan 31 race.

February 2026

Run scenic but rugged trails around Stone Mountain in Roaring Gap, NC with 50K, 25K and 8 Miler options. The 50K features a carryable Protection Stone and every finisher earns a unique handcrafted pottery medal.

Join the 35th Uwharrie Mountain Run Feb 7 2026 in Uwharrie National Forest. Choose 40 mile, 20 mile or 8 mile single track courses with rocky roots, creek crossings and aid stations, and earn handcrafted pottery finisher awards.

Tackle the 25K Pilot Mountain Salamander Scamper in Pinnacle NC for a scenic trail challenge around the iconic pinnacle. Limited field, fully stocked aid stations, hot post race meal and a finisher medallion await.