Stanley
Trail Running Calendar near Stanley 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Stanley for 2026-2027! We've gathered 36 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A night trail race at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with mandatory headlamps and hydration aid stations.
A random-distance trail race at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve with a 2.25 mile loop and a six hour option for completing as many laps as possible.
A 12 hour trail endurance event on a rolling singletrack 5K loop around Lake Haigler at Anne Springs Close Greenway, with a stocked aid station and limited capacity.
December 2026
Community 1 mile and 5K run at Park Road Park on December 5, 2026 supporting Grandma’s House with cupless stations, merchandise, medals, and awards.
Trail event at Crowders Mountain in Kings Mountain NC offering 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, marathon and half marathon on updated 2025 routes.
A mixed terrain holiday foot race at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC offering a 5K, a 1 mile and a kids run with post-race hot chocolate.
Celebrate the New Year at McAlpine Creek Park with a 5K race or a Kids Dash. Enjoy a certified crushed gravel course with scenic lake views and a festive midday countdown followed by a post race lunch.
Annual 50K around Denver NC starting at Lake Norman Brewery, mixing road and rooty trail sections with aid stations near miles 10 and 20.
January 2027
Road to trail running at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte with 5K, 10K and half marathon options, hydration stations, and age-group awards.
Mount Afton Challenge in Concord, NC on January 16, 2027 invites runners, ruckers, and walkers to log the most 1 mile laps in a fundraiser for NAMI Cabarrus Rowan Stanly.
A 6 hour trail race on private singletrack near Concord NC with a 6.2 mile loop, 1,350 feet of climb per lap, aid station support, and finisher awards.
Trail races of 5K and 10K in Charlotte that conclude with a plunge into the Deep Water Solo pool, with packet pick-up, awards by age group, and event policies.
February 2027
Trail event in Charlotte with a 5K run and a 1 mile walk that includes adoption booths, clinics, and dog-focused vendors.
March 2027
Trail races in Kings Mountain offering a 5K and 10 Mile on gravel trails, water at turnaround and finish, and trophies for top three men and women.
April 2027
An obstacle course weekend at Porter Farms near Charlotte featuring Sprint and Super races, kids events, a 12 hour Hurricane Heat, and an obstacle workshop.