Trail Running calendar near Sophia 2026-2027

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..

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.

Muddy Dash in Charlotte is a family friendly mud run on a 5K course with obstacles, mud pits and slides. The event includes a pre party, a post race festival with music and food, and both standard and VIP registration options.

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 5K trail race at McAlpine Park on July 25, 2026, run on the Larry McAfee XC course. Prizes go to overall and age group winners, and to the team with the most participants; registration runs April 30 to July 11, fee $40.

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, with daily guided routes, lodge accommodation, meals, and trailhead transportation. Routes range from about 7 to 10 miles with optional extra miles on the final day.

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..

An eight-hour endurance event at Daniel Stowe Conservancy where participants walk or run as many 5K loops as they choose; the format emphasizes personal goals, sustainable race practice, and a fundraising campaign for the conservancy.

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.

Trail races at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC offering 50K, 25K and 5K distances on marked laps with on-course aid and handmade pottery finisher medals.

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.

Friday Night Lights Elon Opener is Elon's cross country season opener on August 28, 2026 in Elon, North Carolina. Women run four 1000 meter laps and men run six 1000 meter laps in an evening cross country meet.

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.