Trail Running calendar near Troutman 2026-2027

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

Froggy Mountain 100 in Galax, VA on June 19, 2026 offers 50 and 100 mile races run on a one mile loop with about 500 feet of vertical gain per loop. Aid, hot food, basic camping, and finisher buckles are provided.

Three nights of camping and three days of organized mountain trail runs near Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, with guided routes, basic cabin options, and GPX maps provided. Food and transport are not included.

Experience the 12th annual mountain running event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area. Choose between the 16 mile Vertical Mile or the 8 mile Vertical Half Mile on this North Carolina course.

A Father's Day obstacle course in Jonesville on June 20, 2026 featuring a 5K adults course and a 3K kids course for children under 11, with running, walking, climbing and crawling across fields and trails.

June 27, 2026 trail event in Ellenboro, NC offering 5K, 25K and 50K on a 3 mile farm loop with an out-and-back fire road. Aid station supplies and unique handmade pottery medals; proceeds support farm development.

An evening of five races at the Hanes Park track in Winston Salem on June 27, 2026, combining four track events and a 5K cross country race. Completing all five events yields a finishing score, an Ultimate Runner t shirt and a 4.91 car deca..

Preview run of the new Millstone 25K course at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill on July 11, 2026. The event is untimed and free to register, with maps provided and participants asked to share watch results.

A family-friendly mud run at Porter Farms featuring a 5K course with obstacles, mud pits and slides, plus a pre-party and finish-line after-party with music, food and drinks. Registration includes value and VIP options and a Buy One & Give..

A night 5K at Northwestern High School on July 18 that raises funds for the Northwestern Cross Country Team, featuring glow sticks, Christmas lights, costume encouragement, chip timing, and age group awards.

Backyard Ultra in Concord, NC on July 25, 2026 with repeated 4.167 mile loops every hour until one runner completes one more loop than all others. The event uses a fixed corral and common aid stations.

A 5K trail race at McAlpine Park on July 25, 2026, run on the Larry McAfee XC course. Prizes go to overall and age group winners, and to the team with the most participants; registration runs April 30 to July 11, fee $40.

Asheville Spartan Event Weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center on August 1 and 2, 2026 features Sprint and Super obstacle races plus kids events and an obstacle workshop on July 31. Courses use horse trails, red clay hills and cre..

A trail race in Danbury, NC on August 1, 2026 of about 11 miles with 1,600 ft of ascent, two rock scrambles and a third of a mile river crossing. The course finishes at the Green Heron Ale House so participants should plan transport.

A six-race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, running Wednesdays from May 6 to August 5, 2026. Courses of about 3–5 miles mix single track and gravel, with a points-based series scoring and a mix of door prizes and aw..

A three day guided trail running retreat in Roaring Gap North Carolina featuring daily guided routes, lodge accommodation, meals, and trailhead transportation. Routes range from about 7 to 10 miles with optional extra mileage.

A one mile obstacle mud run with 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river at the Bennick Compound in Morganton, NC. The event focuses on mud and water course features within a short, obstacle centered layout.

A community 5K at McAlpine Creek Park on August 8, 2026 organized by the youth led Stride Forward Foundation to raise funds for Charlotte area food banks. Early 5K registrants are guaranteed a race t-shirt if they attend the event or packet..

Old Fort Fifty takes place Saturday, 8 August 2026. The event materials include an event schedule, course maps, registration status checks, and automatic race-day result posting for connected Twitter accounts.

A timed trail endurance event at Daniel Stowe Conservancy on August 8, 2026 offering up to eight hours to walk or run as many 5K loops as desired, with an emphasis on sustainability and inclusive participation.