Trail Running calendar near Troutman 2026-2027

Trail races of two distances start and finish at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo NC and run through Lake James State Park on single track trails with aid stations. Registration includes a finisher medal, race shirt, beer and a donatio..

A trail-running event at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering full and half marathon distances on marked natural-surface trails, with aid stations, packet pick-up, participant waivers, and age-group awards.

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.

I Run for the Gospel brings people together in Monroe, NC for a community event focused on wellness and faith. The run raises funds to support the Created for Worship TV Mission and related charitable programs.

Flat, all dirt courses along the New River Trail offer out and back distances from 5k to 100k. Aid stations, a cupless policy, drop bag service for longer distances, and medals or a buckle for finishers highlight the event.

Leatherwood Marathons in Ferguson, NC (April 11, 2026) uses a 12 mile loop with 3,050 ft gain per loop. Distances range from 25K to 100 miles and aid stations are placed three times per loop.

Uforea stages daytime and nighttime 50K trail races on the Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek systems near Troy, NC, with an option to combine both into a 100K. Fields are limited and overall awards are given for top male and female finishers.

Test your endurance at the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50k on a challenging looped course near Galax, VA. With a 16-hour limit, fully stocked aid stations every mile, and hot meals, it's a well-supported ultramarathon. Free camping is ava..

Trail race at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro on April 25, 2026. Options include a half marathon or four mile run, plus ruck and virtual entries, with technical shirts and a finisher medal that links to the NC Trail Mega Medal Series.

A community running event at scenic Jennings Park in Statesville. Choose from a 5K or a 1 Mile Fun Run, with separate age categories for youth and adults. Strollers are welcome, and there will be food trucks and activities.

Trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park on May 2 and 3, 2026 offering 50 mile, 50K, 25K and 8 mile courses through mountain terrain with significant elevation gain and views that include wild ponies.

Run under the stars at this unique night trail race. Follow hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass music along rolling trails in Hagan-Stone Park. Finish with a custom mason jar and post-race celebration.

About the Event The Sundown Trail Races is a six-race series held on the trails at the ASC Greenway (Anne Springs Close Greenway) in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The series is hosted by the Rock Hill Striders. Races take place on Wednesday ev..

A 100 mile trail race in Old Fort, North Carolina that traverses the Black Mountains and reaches Mt Mitchell. The race is a Hardrock and Western States qualifier and enforces strict gear and qualification rules.

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

Event Overview The Devil Makes Three 50k and 10 Mile is a trail running event. It takes place in Waxhaw, North Carolina. The course consists of a single loop that is over 10 miles long. Participants running the 50k distance complete this lo..

A private-farm trail event in Monroe NC offering the backyard ultra format with repeated 4.167 mile loops and a single-loop fun run, an intermediate trail with varied terrain, self-supported rules, camping, music, and crew limits.

Trail races of 50K, 25K and 13K at Doe Mountain Recreation Area on May 30, 2026. The USATF sanctioned event includes a 60 foot fire tower with 360° views across Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina.

About the Event The Sundown Trail Races is a six-race series held on the trails at the ASC Greenway (Anne Springs Close Greenway) in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The series is hosted by the Rock Hill Striders. Races take place on Wednesday ev..

Trail races in Old Fort, NC featuring a loop 50k, a net downhill point to point half marathon, and a 10k loop on the Old Fort Gateway Trail system with aid stations, shuttles for the half, and finisher swag.