Trail Running calendar near Troutman 2025-2026

The Uwharrie Mountain Run is an annual trail running event held in central North Carolina’s Uwharrie National Forest near Ophir, NC. Celebrating its 35th edition, the race offers challenging winter single-track trail runs with distances of..

Run the Mill Stone 50K or 10M on technical single track at ASC Greenway near Charlotte with creek crossings and a landmark stone to touch. 50K finishers receive a custom medal by a local artist and all runners get a shirt.

Pilot Mountain Salamander Scamper is a 25K trail race held near Pinnacle, North Carolina, with the start/finish at 301 Boyd Nelson Rd. Runners wind through Pilot Creek Trail to the campground, then Grindstone Trail, up Ledge Springs to the..

Run the historic Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon, North Carolina's oldest marathon, on February 28, 2026. Enjoy a USATF certified country loop that starts and finishes in downtown Ellerbe, hosted by the Ellerbe Rescue Squad.

Enjoy the Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort NC, a riverside start that climbs into technical trails with staircases, creek crossings and waterfall views. Race proceeds support local trail conservation and finishers get partner provided post rac..

Event overview Perennial is a time-based running event held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden / Conservancy in Belmont, North Carolina. Participants choose one time category: 3 Hour, 6 Hour, or 10 Hour. The event..

Event overview Northern Trails Trail Race takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The course starts and ends at Northern Guilford High School (7101 Spencer Dixon Rd.) and uses trails near Lake Brandt and Lake..

Naked Mountain Ultra : event overview The Naked Mountain Ultra is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina. The event offers the following distances: 50 Miler 25 Mile 10 Miler Morrow..

Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker in Old Fort NC offers 50 mile and 55K races on rugged, high elevation singletrack with big climbs and epic mountain views. Well stocked aid stations and campground support make this a rewarding challenge.

Camp Croft invites runners to a weekend of looped trails at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, SC with distances from 10 miles up to 100 miles. Tackle a scenic 10 mile loop with aid stations, campsite options, and special finisher swag.

Run the New South Trail Marathon at Charlotte Whitewater Center on April 4, 2026. Choose full or half distance and enjoy scenic natural surface trails, lively aid stations, and a rugged, rewarding trail experience.

Run the Lake James Races from Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo, NC with a scenic 7 Miler or a fun 5k on trails, beach and fields. Registration includes a wooden finisher medal, commemorative shirt and a beer for 21+ runners.

Run from 10K to 100k on flat, all dirt trails along the New River in Fries, Virginia. Scenic out and back courses feature aid stations, drop bags for ultras, and a cupless policy so bring your own bottle or cup.

Event Leatherwood Marathons is an ultrarunning event held at Leatherwood Resort in Ferguson, North Carolina. The course uses private horse-trail that circles the property and includes shaded tree-line sections and overlooks. The event offer..

Event overview Uforea is a trail running event in Troy, North Carolina, on April 18, 2026. The event is held on trails in the Uwharrie National Forest and is organized by the UwharrieUltras team. Registration opens October 20, 2025. The eve..

Event details Owls Roost Rumble is a trail race held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, NC. The event offers the following distances: Half Marathon 4 Mile The event includes ruck and economy package options for bo..

Tackle scenic trails at Grayson Highlands State Park May 2 to 3, 2026 and enjoy sweeping mountain views and roaming wild ponies. Distances from 8 miles to 50 miles offer a challenge for every trail runner, with medals, beanies and post race..

Event overview The Moonlight Bootlegger 5k in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Hagan Stone Park (5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313). The event is a nighttime trail race that has b..

Hellbender 100 is a 100 mile trail ultramarathon from Old Fort North Carolina into the Black Mountains including the summit of Mt Mitchell on May 8 2026. Expect huge climbing, rugged terrain and pacers allowed for this epic challenge.

The Mighty Mountain Run is a trail running event held at Camp Caraway in Sophia, North Carolina, featuring 5K and 10K distances. Set in the scenic Northern Uwharrie Mountains, the course includes rolling hills, gravel, asphalt, and trails t..