Trail Running calendar near Pleasant Garden 2026-2027

Experience the 12th annual mountain running event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area. Choose between the 16 mile Vertical Mile or the 8 mile Vertical Half Mile on this North Carolina course.

An evening of five races at the Hanes Park track in Winston Salem on June 27, 2026, combining four track events and a 5K cross country race. Completing all five events yields a finishing score, an Ultimate Runner t shirt and a 4.91 car deca..

A 10 miles out-and-back event at Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area in Sandy Level, Virginia on June 27, 2026. Three load options are available: LIGHT 10 pounds, STANDARD 25 pounds, and HEAVY 50 pounds.

Run For Liberty in Cary, NC on June 27, 2026 offers a cross-country 5K and 1-mile fun run with amputee divisions; proceeds support the Amputee Coalition.

A family-friendly mud run at Porter Farms featuring a 5K course with obstacles, mud pits and slides, plus a pre-party and finish-line after-party with music, food and drinks. Registration includes value and VIP options and a Buy One & Give..

A summer trail race at Harris Lake County Park on July 18, 2026 offering 5 and 10 mile options with lake views, meadows, and mostly single-track trails. The event is limited to 300 runners and includes aid stations, chip timing, a race tee,..

Backyard Ultra in Concord, NC on July 25, 2026 with repeated 4.167 mile loops every hour until one runner completes one more loop than all others. The event uses a fixed corral and common aid stations.

A trail race in Danbury, NC on August 1, 2026 of about 11 miles with 1,600 ft of ascent, two rock scrambles and a third of a mile river crossing. The course finishes at the Green Heron Ale House so participants should plan transport.

A farm work inspired obstacle course at Waid Park on August 1, 2026, featuring more than 20 obstacles and new farm themed elements. Registration includes chip timing, a logo shirt and live bluegrass; kids 12 and under may participate free.

A three day guided trail running retreat in Roaring Gap North Carolina featuring daily guided routes, lodge accommodation, meals, and trailhead transportation. Routes range from about 7 to 10 miles with optional extra mileage.

A community 5K at McAlpine Creek Park on August 8, 2026 organized by the youth led Stride Forward Foundation to raise funds for Charlotte area food banks. Early 5K registrants are guaranteed a race t-shirt if they attend the event or packet..

A 10th anniversary trail event at Hobby Park in Winston-Salem featuring 5K and 10K single track courses with roots, rocks and varied terrain. Field is limited to 200 runners and registration runs from May 1 to July 10.

World Relief Durham's third Run for Refugees 5K is on August 22, 2026 at Miracle Park in Durham. Paid entries include a shirt and professional timing, and children age 5 and under may participate free with an adult.

A themed 5K and a 500 m kids run on August 22, 2026 at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. The event uses a campus cross country course, encourages decade attire, and includes an award for best dressed.

A 5K obstacle mud run at North Carolina Motorsports Park on August 23, 2026, Muddy Princess offers Standard, VIP, and Volunteer options and supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation with on-course mud obstacles and finishers items.

Muddy Princess Charlotte is a 5K obstacle mud run at Porter Farms in Concord, NC on August 30, 2026. The event features mud obstacles, finisher medals and event photos, offers Standard, VIP and Volunteer ticket types, and supports the Natio..

A trail event at Hagan-Stone Park offering half marathon and 10K runs plus ruck and virtual options, with morning, evening, and double-entry formats; evening races may require personal lights.

An obstacle mud run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA with a 3.1-mile 5K for ages 7+ and a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages, supporting YMCA health programs and offering new medals for 2026.

Trail races of 10K and Half Marathon take place at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area near Snow Camp NC. An optional 80 foot observation tower climb is offered at the end and non climbers receive a time penalty at an aid station.

A community event at Herndon Park using the American Tobacco Trail with a 5K, a 1 mile fun run and a virtual Sleep In Superhero option. Proceeds support outreach and education on organ eye and tissue donation in North Carolina.