Stanley
Trail Running Calendar near Stanley 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Stanley for 2026-2027! We've gathered 39 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Run a scenic 4.5 mile loop at Kings Mountain State Park for 12 hours featuring historic farms lake views and rolling hills under a full moon.
Lap-based Last Runner Standing event at Historic Rural Hill on Sept 19, 2026, featuring a 1.75 mile loop, escalating prizes, a corn maze, and community-focused amenities.
Navigate the Broad River Greenway using GPS coordinates in an adventure race featuring land navigation and an optional paddling component for individuals and teams.
A trail 5K and walk at Common Ground in Stanley NC supporting a $2,000 scholarship for an East Gaston High School senior.
October 2026
A community 5K trail run/walk at Rescue Squad Park on October 9, 2026 with timed divisions for grades 4–12 and adults; registration closes Oct 2.
Test your endurance at Kings Mountain in a unique elimination race where the time limit for each 5K loop shifts from forty to sixty minutes before resetting.
A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.
Test your endurance at BALS Backyard in Rock Hill, a Last Person Standing race featuring a 4.167 mile trail loop held every hour until only one runner remains.
5K trail run and 1 mile fun run at the Warlick Family YMCA with a family party area featuring games, bounce houses, music, and activities.
Test your endurance on a 1.35 mile loop through the woods and trails of Mint Hill at this 24 hour individual and relay challenge.
A community 5K at Shelby Middle School focused on mental health awareness, with provider booths, participant shirts and medals, family activities, and fundraising for kids.
Trail races at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering a half marathon and 5K on singletrack with over 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
November 2026
Experience the Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park with races ranging from 10 miles to a 100 miler on a scenic 10 mile trail loop.
Trail half marathon, 10K, 5K and Dog Jog at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026 with awards, volunteer roles, and an optional refund protection plan.
A community 5k trail run and walk on November 7, 2026 at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, focused on raising awareness about the local foster and adoption system with interactive stations and age and gender race divisions.
Night trail races in Charlotte offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with a required headlamp and hydration only aid stations.