Trail Running calendar near Rutherfordton 2026-2027

A demanding 25K trail race in the Montreat Wilderness with about 4,000 ft of climbing and a five hour limit. Required trail experience and mandatory safety gear are enforced.

Event Details The Red Horse Inn Trail Run / Walk is a trail event held in Landrum, South Carolina. It offers separate courses for runners and walkers. Course Information The trail course includes dirt trails, gravel sections, hills, twists,..

The Gamble is a variable-distance loop race in Hendersonville, NC. A dice roll before the start determines how many 1.67 mile laps each competitor runs, with cupless aid at the loop and a course that mixes singletrack, paths, stairs and pos..

A team relay covering about 208 miles from Brevard to Bryson City on April 24 25 2026. Teams of 6 9 or 12 share 36 legs across trails forest roads and paved sections.

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..

About the Event The Sundown Trail Races is a six-race series held on the trails at the ASC Greenway (Anne Springs Close Greenway) in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The series is hosted by the Rock Hill Striders. Races take place on Wednesday ev..

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.

Event Overview The Devil Makes Three 50k and 10 Mile is a trail running event. It takes place in Waxhaw, North Carolina. The course consists of a single loop that is over 10 miles long. Participants running the 50k distance complete this lo..

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.

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..

About the Event The Sundown Trail Races is a six-race series held on the trails at the ASC Greenway (Anne Springs Close Greenway) in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The series is hosted by the Rock Hill Striders. Races take place on Wednesday ev..

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..