Trail Running calendar near State Road 2026-2027

Backyard Ultra in Concord, NC on July 25, 2026 with repeated 4.167 mile loops and an open ended format. Each loop must be completed within an hour and the last runner to finish a loop is declared the winner.

Races and a hike at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 include a one lap 15 mile mountain race plus 8 mile options along lakefront trails. Post-event awards, refreshments, live music and games are planned.

A 5K out and back run and walk on the Creeper Trail in Damascus, Virginia, on July 25, 2026. Organized by the Penny F. Garrett Sarcoma Foundation, with proceeds directed to rare cancer research at MD Anderson.

A trail race in Danbury, North Carolina on August 1, 2026 covering about 11 miles with 1600 feet of climb, rock scrambles and a short river crossing. Aid stations are on course and volunteers provide limited car shuttles between start and f..

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 community 5K and kids 1K at West Davidson High School to raise funds for school athletics, featuring a mixed-surface two-loop 5K course, awards for top finishers, and an evening packet pick-up before the race.

A community trail run at Pilot Mountain on August 2, 2026, offering a 3–6 mile route and a post-run gathering at the trailhead in Pinnacle, NC.

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 family mud and obstacle event in Morganton NC with a one mile course, 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers, inflatables and a lazy river. Registration includes a shirt and medal, photos are free and parking is $10 per car.

A loop-based trail event in Wytheville, VA on August 8, 2026, featuring timed 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour options, a low-cost Leftovers entry, required shuttle parking, and a cupless aid station policy.

Join this student led 5K at McAlpine Creek Park to support local food banks. Run or walk through scenic regional championship trails to help provide meals for families in North Carolina.

An eight hour trail endurance event at Daniel Stowe Conservancy where participants run or walk as many 5K loops as they choose, with tiered registration and fundraising 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.

A trail event at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont NC on August 15, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 5K options. The course uses marked loops, has aid stations with varied food, allows trekking poles, and awards handmade pottery finisher medals.

A 3.1 mile trail run on the PikeView Panther home course in Princeton, WV on August 15, 2026, featuring grassy fields, dirt paths and some hills, with overall and age-group awards and post race refreshments.

A roughly 14-mile mountain race that climbs Grandfather Mountain twice over technical singletrack with about 4,200 ft of gain and a 200-runner field.

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.

Run at the Farm at Denton Farm Park features a scenic 5K on mixed grass, gravel, and paved surfaces with notable hills. The day also includes a community 5K followed by preseason middle and high school 3K and 5K races.

A women-only 5K obstacle mud run at Porter Farms in Concord, NC on August 30, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles, ticketed standard and VIP packages, and volunteer roles with benefits; the event supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation.