Trail Running calendar near Statesville 2026-2027

Experience a rugged obstacle course at Porter Farms featuring mud and creek crossings near Charlotte. Choose from 5K and 10K distances or endurance challenges in a classic farm setting.

Trail races at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC with 7 mile and 5K courses on Lake James State Park trails. Events are chip timed and include a race shirt, finisher medal, and a post race beer for participants 21 and older.

The New South Trail Marathon offers full and half marathon distances on the trails of the Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Runners will find aid stations with hydration and food along the course. Unique finisher medals are guaranteed for ear..

A 5k in Valdese, NC on April 4, 2026 supporting awareness for humane treatment of incarcerated people. The course features a slope, rock stairs, a suspension bridge near 0.5 miles and an out and back on the Valdese greenway.

This unique event challenges runners with successive one-mile loops at the Statesville Soccer Complex. Each round, the required finishing time gets shorter. It's part of a larger championship series where runners can earn points and compete..

A flat, 100% dirt trail event along the New River and Chestnut Creek offering 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k and a free untimed 5k. Staffed aid stations, cupless rules, drop bag options for longer distances, and awards by overall and age group.

A trail ultramarathon in Ferguson NC on April 11 2026 with 25K, 50K, 50 mile and 100 mile options on a 12 mile loop that gains 3,050 ft per loop. Aid stations are stocked and a pacer is required for 100 mile runners after dusk.

Experience a strenuous hike or run through Hanging Rock State Park reaching five high elevations. Choose between 5 or 11 mile routes that summit mountain peaks and explore scenic rock outcrops to support park conservation.

Uforea is a unique trail challenge in the Uwharrie National Forest. Runners can choose a daytime 50K, a nighttime 50K, or attempt the Ultimate 100K by completing both. The event features distinct clockwise and counter-clockwise courses on t..

A looped *50K* mountain ultramarathon near Galax, VA on April 18, 2026, with about 500 feet of climb per mile and a 16-hour cutoff. Aid stations every mile, free camping, and hot meals on course.

Experience a premier gravel cycling event through the rugged Wilson Creek Gorge and Grandfather Ranger District with scenic 58 and 85 mile routes starting in downtown Lenoir.

Experience the scenic watershed trails of Greensboro at this versatile event offering half marathon and 4 mile distances. Participants can run, ruck, or hike through rolling singletrack terrain surrounding Lake Brandt.

Experience the nature trails of Jennings Park at this community 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Statesville. Enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, and a stroller friendly course perfect for all fitness levels.

A trail race weekend in Grayson Highlands State Park near Mouth of Wilson, VA, offering 50-mile, 50K, 25K and 8-mile options, with elevation gains, awards, finisher swag, and proceeds supporting the park and local groups.

Run a 5k under the stars at Hagan-Stone Park, guided by hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass music. This night trail race includes a custom shirt, a commemorative mason jar, and two post-race cocktails or mocktails. A headlamp is r..

Test your endurance on a scenic farmland trail loop at the Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra. Choose your distance every 30 minutes in this family friendly event where entry is a donation to a local cause.

A six-race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, held Wednesdays from May 6 to August 5, 2026. Courses are about 3 to 5 miles on single track and gravel, with raffles, place awards, and a points based series champion..

A 100-mile trail race in Old Fort, North Carolina, traversing the Black Mountains and Mt. Mitchell with about 48,000 feet of elevation gain. Presented by Run828, it is a Hardrock and Western States qualifier with a 39 hour cutoff.

The MammothMarch South Carolina will take place in Clover on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run between 20 and 30 miles.

The Clock of Doom 50K breaks the distance into ten timed segments. Before each part, a random "Doom Time" countdown is set, and runners must finish before the clock hits zero or face elimination. The event features a flat greenway course an..