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.

Two ultramarathon options on a one mile loop in Galax, VA, with about 500 feet of climb per loop. Aid, hot food, basic camping, and finish buckles are provided; there is a 60 hour cutoff.

A three-night trail running camp in the Virginia highlands with three organized morning runs, on-site camping and basic tiny cabins. Maps and photos are provided; participants bring their own food and bedding.

A hill-focused loop race at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area on June 20, 2026 offering an eight-lap Vertical Mile and a four-lap Half Vertical Mile with aid stations, limited registration, and timed course records.

Hollis Hills Farm Revival in Ellenboro, NC offers 50K, 25K and a 5 mile loop course run in multiple laps. Registrations are donations and proceeds support farm development with camping and other options available at checkout.

Test your versatility in five races ranging from a 100m sprint to a 5K cross country run. This unique one evening event at Hanes Park rewards runners who complete every distance with a combined score and commemorative items.

Experience a mile long course of mud pits and obstacles at Porter Farms in Concord. Enjoy a non competitive atmosphere with slides, crawl zones, and a post race festival for participants and spectators alike.

Event Details Rudolph's Revenge is a 5K night run held on July 18 at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event is a fundraiser for the Northwestern Cross Country Team. Course The race uses the Northwestern High School..

A backyard ultra in the woods near Concord, North Carolina with repeated 4.167 mile loops that begin each hour. The last runner to complete a full loop wins and results are reported by distance covered.

Obstacle course weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center on Aug 01 and 02, 2026 featuring Sprint, Super and Kids races plus workshops and spectator options on trails, clay climbs and creek beds.

A roughly 11 miles trail event in Danbury, NC, with about 1600 ft of ascent, two rock scrambles and a third of a mile river crossing. Starts at the Lake and finishes at Green Heron Ale House with limited volunteer shuttles.

Six midweek trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway from May to August offering three to five mile courses on single track and gravel. Full-series registrants receive commemorative swag and a points based awards system with raffles and p..

A three day guided trail running retreat in Roaring Gap NC with daily guided runs, lodge accommodations, shuttle service, meals, and coaching presentations. Multiple room options and a recommended ability up to about 10 miles on mountain tr..

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.

Trail races at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC offer 50K, 25K, and 5K on a 3.24 miles loop with 293 feet gain per loop. Aid stations provide food and drink, trekking poles are allowed, and finishers receive handmade pottery medals.

Experience a unique trail race through the rolling hills and meadows of the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Choose between several distances on a scenic loop course featuring a mix of dirt paths and single track trails.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.

A themed 5K and a 500 m kids run on August 22, 2026 at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. The event uses a campus cross country course, encourages decade attire, and includes an award for best dressed.

Experience a women only 5K mud run featuring over 18 obstacles at Porter Farms in Charlotte. Focus on teamwork and empowerment in a non competitive environment open to all women and girls from age 7.

Not A Sprint Ultra Races is a timed 3, 6 and 12 hour event on the flat Thermal Belt Rail Trail in Forest City, NC with aid stations, on site medical support, awards, and a 50 mile buckle for those who reach 50 miles in 12 hours.