Trail Running calendar near Stanley 2025-2026

Uforea is a unique trail running event held in Troy, North Carolina, within the Uwharrie National Forest. The race features two 50K challenges: a daytime clockwise loop and a nighttime counter-clockwise loop, each covering approximately 32 miles through the Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek Trail system..

The Firefly Trail Run, held in Hendersonville, North Carolina, offers a unique trail running experience featuring a challenging ~3-mile loop with over 400 feet of elevation gain. Participants can choose from 5K, 6-hour, or 12-hour timed races, running multiple loops past scenic mountain creeks, a sp..

The Mighty Mountain Run is a trail running event held at Camp Caraway in Sophia, North Carolina, featuring 5K and 10K distances. Set in the scenic Northern Uwharrie Mountains, the course includes rolling hills, gravel, asphalt, and trails through hardwood forests near lakes and creeks. The 5K route..

Quest for the Crest is a challenging trail running event held in Burnsville, North Carolina, featuring 50K, 25K, and 11K distances. Known as one of the hardest and most scenic races in the Southeast, the courses are point-to-point with significant elevation gains—up to 12,000 feet for the 50K, which..

The Momentus Back Yard Ultra, held at Williams Rushing Farm in Monroe, North Carolina, is a unique endurance running event featuring the official Back Yard Ultra format. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains, testing both mental and physi..

The Wicked Root 50K is an annual trail running event held in Lowell, North Carolina, featuring a challenging 10-mile loop course with 1,400 feet of elevation gain per loop. Participants complete multiple loops to cover the 50K distance. The race is marked with red ribbons and yellow arrows, and trek..

The Buck Creek Streak is an annual clothing-optional 5K trail run/walk held at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, South Carolina. Participants enjoy running through scenic woods, trails, and meadows, with the option to extend their challenge by completing a 7.3K route known as the Mike Ward Chall..

The Hollis Hills Farm Revival is a trail running event held in Ellenboro, North Carolina, featuring 25K and 50K distances. The course consists of loops around the farm, with a 5-mile loop that includes a 400-foot elevation gain, passing scenic areas like a hunter's cabin and fire road sections. The..