Trail Running calendar near Shelby 2026-2027

Trail 50K and 10M at the ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, run on mostly single-track technical trails with multiple creek crossings and a three-loop 50K course; course maps, aid stations, swag and a preview run are provided.

Run the Land and Lakes Relay, a scenic team race from Warren Wilson to Fonta Flora Brewery near Lake James. Teams of 4 or 6 run legs from 2.7 to 8.7 miles through scenic lakeside country, finishing at the brewery with a post race party.

Run the Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort North Carolina, starting along the Catawba River before a rugged trail loop past waterfalls and creek crossings. Race proceeds support local conservation and the finish features food from nearby partner..

Two timed races at the Union Mills Learning Center in Union Mills NC, offering a 5K and a 10K that run through campus paths, Hudlow Road and Box Creek. Proceeds support building upgrades and educational programs.

The Love to Luck 5K will take place in Clover on Saturday 28 February 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trail races of 5K and 10 miles along the Broad River Greenway in Shelby, NC on February 28, 2026. Both events use chip timing and follow natural surface trails through a 1500 acre preserve.

Trail races at Table Rock State Park on March 7, 2026: a steep, rocky 25k loop and a two-lap 50k that visit Pinnacle and Table Rock, with 16,000 ft elevation change, aid stations, finisher medals, chip timing, and age-group awards.

A time based endurance run at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on March 7, 2026 offering 3 Hour, 6 Hour, and 10 Hour categories on an about 5K waterfront loop where runners complete as many laps as possible for prizes and rankings.

A trail ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park on March 7, 2026, featuring 50 mile, 25 mile and 10 mile options across park trails and four peaks. The 50 mile race has a 15 hour cutoff and allows pacers after one lap.

Run the BigFoot Tech Trek 5K on March 7, 2026 in Marion, NC, a scenic campus route along the Tech Trail and around a pond with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A welcoming course for runners and walkers alike.

Trail races and mapped adventure courses at Anne Springs Close Greenway on March 7, 2026. Options include 5K, 10K, a 5K hike challenge, family adventure and timed two hour and four hour adventure races with checkpoints.

Run or walk Race the Helix Upstate on March 7, 2026 at Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville to support the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation. Choose a live or virtual 5K or 1 mile and enjoy scenic trails, community spirit, and family f..

A six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K on the hour each hour for up to six laps. Completion awards patches and a medal and top finishers are recorded on a national leaderboard with prize opportunities.

Camp Croft at Croft State Park uses a 10.05 mile loop with about 700 feet of gain per loop. Options include 10 Mile, 50K, 50 Mile and 100 Mile with stocked aid stations and distance-specific finish awards.

A mountain trail ultramarathon near Old Fort, NC offering ~50 mile and 55 km options over technical singletrack and large elevation gain, with aid stations every 4 to 7 miles and mandatory safety gear requirements.

The fifth annual Charlotte's Dog Jog is a 5K at McAlpine Creek Park on March 21, 2026, run on the Larry McAfee cross-country course. The event features adoptable dogs, coffee and doughnuts, and cash prizes for top finishers in both dog and..

Holston Creek CROSS Country 5K in Inman South Carolina is a 5K run and walk on March 21 2026 that raises funds for youth missions. Runners carry a 4 foot 2x4 across their back for the final quarter mile and place it at the Cross at the fini..

An annual cross country 5K at the Roger Milliken Research and Customer Center in Spartanburg, SC. The mostly grass course runs through the Milliken Arboretum and the event is part of the Greenville Track Club Corporate Shield with capped on..

Join the True to the Brew 10K in Pomaria SC on March 28 for a scenic, mostly flat trail run along the Palmetto Trail. Finish on the Broad River Trestle, grab a bottle opener medal and a beer while supporting Palmetto Trail conservation.

The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 10M will take place in Kings Mountain on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run between 3 and 10 miles.