Trail Running calendar near Troutman 2026-2027

Trail runners take on loops through Croft State Park's mixed terrain. Distances range from a 10-mile race to a 100-mile ultramarathon with specific time limits. Finisher awards include medals and a custom buckle, with camping included for l..

Experience an elevation heavy trail race through the Pisgah National Forest with distances of 55K and 50 miles. Run across 6,000 foot peaks and technical singletrack in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina.

Join the fifth annual 5K run at McAlpine Creek Park on a famous cross country course. This community event features cash prizes for top finishers and the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs from a local rescue partner.

Test your discipline and pacing at this 6 hour trail challenge where you must complete a 5 km loop every hour to stay in the game. Finish all six rounds at Tyron International Hunter State Park to earn your medal.

Experience a 5k cross country run through the scenic Milliken Arboretum in Spartanburg. This grass course has hosted prestigious collegiate championships and offers a professional racing environment for up to 600 participants.

Event Overview The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10M is a trail running event taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It features two race distances: a 5K and a 10-mile run. Both races use a gun start..

Experience a unique multi sport event at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy featuring a scenic 5K trail run and an amphibious race with a kayak segment on Lake Wylie. Children can also join the quarter mile Kids Sprint.

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.

Experience the beautiful trails of Lake James State Park with a 7 Miler or 5k starting at Fonta Flora Brewery. Enjoy rolling hills and single track trails followed by a celebratory beverage and custom wooden medal.

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..

Experience a flat and scenic run on 100 percent dirt trails along the New River and Chestnut Creek. With distances ranging from 10k to 100k, participants enjoy an out and back course through Virginia State Park terrain.

Confront the steep, rugged loops of the Leatherwood Mountains. This trail event offers distances from 10 miles to 100 miles, each with significant elevation gain on private trails. Aid stations provide essential fuel, and the 100-miler requ..

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.

The Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50k presents a challenging looped course in Virginia, with 500 feet of gain per mile. Runners have 16 hours to complete the distance, supported by aid stations every mile and free on-site camping. It offers..

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.

The 13th annual Grayson Highlands trail races traverse the scenic paths of Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia. Runners can choose from four distances, each featuring significant elevation gain. All participants receive unique swag, wi..