Trail Running calendar near Troutman 2025-2026

Test your limits at the OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge in Mint Hill Park, NC, where runners tackle 1.5 mile loop terrain of gravel, singletrack and grass over 24 hours as individuals or on teams. Enjoy on course aid, a finisher shirt and medal..

Hit the single track at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 1, 2025 for the Springmaid Trail Race, featuring distances from 5K to a half marathon and a dog jog. Enjoy scenic trails, awards, and support for the Mary Warner Mack Dog Park.

Terror Trails Ultra at Cane Creek Park near Waxhaw NC on November 1, 2025 offers distances from 5K to 50K on scenic trail loops with multiple aid stations. This cupless event is trail friendly; bring a hydration vest for longer efforts.

Take on the scenic Dolphin Dash Trail 5K in Salisbury on November 1, 2025, winding through gardens, a greenhouse, and campus highlights. Families can enjoy a relaxed Fun Run with laps around the soccer field.

Enjoy a scenic 5k on November 1, 2025 at South Mountain Christian Camp in Bostic NC, winding through rolling hills, wooded trails and lake views. Family friendly with a free kids fun run and all proceeds supporting the camp.

Run the Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC, a scenic but rugged looped trail event offering distances from 10 miles to 100 miles. Fully supported with stocked aid and awards including a 100 mile buckle.

Run a scenic off road cross country 5K through the Vein Mountain trails near Marion, NC on Saturday November 8, 2025. Medals await every finisher and the first 30 registrants receive a limited event T shirt.

Take on Croft State Park's rugged figure eight trails at the Prisoner of War Trail Race, with 50K, 25K and 8 mile options for every level. Enjoy lively aid station fare, great finisher gear, and support the Upstate Running Club youth team.

Roll the dice and run The Unforeseen on Nov 15, 2025 at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte. A 2.25 mile loop turns into a surprise race distance from 4.5 to 27 miles, making every lap a thrilling gamble.

Join the Run With Compassion 5K on November 15 in Boonville for a chip timed run and a Pastor Dash. Run or walk to support Compassion Care Center and fund free life affirming community services.

Join the 2nd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Run in Charlotte and choose a 5K or 1M along Sugar Creek Greenway. Refreshments and tees await as proceeds support a Nobel laureate championing human rights and freedom.

Test your headlamp at the Lake Haigler 12 hour, a night trail race on a scenic 5K loop in Fort Mill, SC on November 22, 2025. Field size is very limited, creating an intimate, competitive atmosphere under the stars.

Join the 15th annual High Country Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving in Boone for scenic 5k and 10k trail races, a paved 5k fun run, live DJ and custom race shirts and finisher medals. Proceeds support Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

Take on the Derby 50K in Ellerbe North Carolina on Nov 29, a three loop counterclockwise course of rolling hills on asphalt and dirt. Finish with a community spaghetti meal and help support local causes.

Brooks XC Championships South is a cross-country meet held at McAlpine Park, 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212. It features Open and Masters, Boys and Girls Freshman/Sophomore, Championship, and Youth races, mostly 5K with younger divisio..

Celebrate community and endurance at Camp Grier with timed trail runs and mountain bike events, live music, vendors and a lakeside festival vibe. Participants fundraise to help rebuild after Hurricane Helene, with 3, 6 and 12 hour options.

Run scenic single track loops at Lake Norman State Park with 30K and 50K options on December 6, 2025. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, a 9 hour cut off, finisher medals, and awards for top overall and masters runners.

Take on One Epic Run, a 24 hour event at Croft State Park in Spartanburg on Dec 6 to 7, 2025. Self timed laps, a cup and rock lap tradition and a shared potluck vibe make this a fun, community endurance challenge.

Join the Third Annual Dirty Santa Trail Run in Lenoir on Dec 13 for a lively 5 mile course through single track, fields and a touch of road. Enjoy post race s'mores, hot cocoa and hoodies for early registrants.

Beast of the East 100 at Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain NC offers distances from Half Marathon to 100 Miler on scenic but rugged singletrack with serious elevation gain. Robust aid stations and great community support make it a class..