Trail Running calendar near Troy 2025-2026

The Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener is a cross country running event held in Elon, North Carolina, serving as the season opener for Elon's cross country team. The race features a men's 6k and a women's 4k, with women running four laps and men six laps of a 1000-meter course. This evening race offe..

Race to Recovery is a 3.5-mile trail run at Walnut Creek Park on Walnut Creek Parkway, near Lancaster/Indian Land, South Carolina. Hosted by Counseling Services of Lancaster in honor of Overdose Awareness Month, the event follows the scenic Carolina Thread Trail to raise awareness and funds for over..

The Small Team Challenge is a running event held in McLeansville, North Carolina, at Keeley Park. It features multiple races catering to different age groups and skill levels, including an Elementary Mixed 2K, Middle School Girls and Boys 3K, and High School/Open Girls and Boys 5K races. The event e..

Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K in North Carolina is a Trivium Racing trail event held at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden. The race offers a Half Marathon and 10K in both daytime and nighttime editions, with the same scenic, well‑groomed, clearly marked trails suitable for runnin..

Located at Sugg Farm (Bass Lake Park), Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC, Sugg Farm Ultra offers Holly Springs’ first ultramarathon. The event features 20-, 40-, and 50-mile trail races on a 5-mile out-and-back course composed of mulch, gravel, and single-track trails with a few hills. Aid stations at..

The Cane Creek Mountain Trail Run, held in Snow Camp, NC, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience with 10K and half marathon distances. Set in the 1,000-acre Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area, the courses feature stellar single-track trails, steep climbs including a 300-foot ascent t..

Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run is held on the 120-acre Shining Hope Farms property on Saint Peters Church Road in Conover, NC, just north of Charlotte. Runners can choose the 5k or 10k Trail routes through scenic farm trails. The atmosphere honors Veterans, First Responders, and Law Enforcement..

Donate Life NC Hero Run is a family-friendly fundraising running event in Durham, North Carolina, anchored at Herndon Park (511 Scott King Road). Runners, walkers, and rollers can choose between a 5K Run/Walk/Roll or a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll, plus a Sleep In Superhero option for non-runners. The c..

Psychoactive: A Last Runner Standing Event, hosted by Human Powered Movement, takes place at Blackberry Ridge Farm in Huntersville, NC (14820 Beatties Ford Rd). The race uses a compact 1.25–1.5 mile loop across gravel roads, trails, rolling fields, and farm rows on private land near Charlotte. The l..

Buzzard Rock Ultras is a Bear Creek Race Series event in Robbins, North Carolina, offering a 50K and a 10-mile trail option. Runners tackle a demanding 10-mile loop with about 1,000 feet of gain per lap (roughly 3,000 feet for the 50K), featuring rolling singletrack, punchy climbs, and scenic Bear C..

Flint's Fabulous 5K is a dog-friendly running event in Kannapolis, North Carolina, at 150 North Research Campus Drive. The main offering is a 5K that can be run or walked, with an additional Sleep-In option for supporters. All proceeds benefit Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit that provides no-cost serv..

Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a NC-based trail ultramarathon and relay produced by Trivium Racing. The course runs from Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina, offering a 50-mile, a 50K, a 50-mile relay, and virtual versions of the latter two. Described as a..

The 7th Annual Carolina XC Classic takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the Carolina North Forest as part of UNC Club XCTF’s home meet. The event features a Community 5k cross-country race open to anyone, with club alumni able to run at no cost using a disc..

The Sandhills Flyers 5K is a trail-oriented race hosted on the Sandhills Community College campus in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The 5K course starts on campus and winds through the Southern Pines Reservoir Park, and is officially certified by USATF (Certificate #NC22019BDS) with timing provided by G..

The Salem Lake Trail Run in Winston Salem, NC, offers three race distances: 30K (18.6 miles), 7 miles, and 5K (3.1 miles). Set on a beautiful, mostly shaded, wooded trail around Salem Lake, the course is recognized as one of America's best running trails. This well-organized event serves as an excel..

The JJ5K is an annual trail running event held in Stanley, North Carolina, at Common Ground. This beginner-friendly race features a 5K timed trail run primarily on grass and dirt paths, making it suitable for both adults and children. In addition to the timed 5K run, participants can join a 1-mile w..

The 19th Annual Hinson Lake 24-Hour Ultra Classic is held at Hinson Lake in Rockingham, North Carolina. Runners complete as many laps as possible on a 1.5032-mile inner loop around the lake; the USATF-certified course NC14103DF is a sand/gravel woodland trail crossed by 16 wooden footbridges, includ..

Sisters in the Fight 5K is a community running/walking event held at Salisbury Community Park in Salisbury, North Carolina (935 Hurley School Road). The race offers a 5K Run/Walk and a Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Participants traverse an active and passive trail through the park, enjoying a natur..

Run for Refugees 5k in Durham is an event organized by World Relief Durham to support refugees and immigrants. It takes place at Southern Boundaries Park (100 3rd Fork Rd, Durham, NC 27707) and features a 5K course on the Third Fork Trail. The event aims to bring WRD supporters and friends together..

The 2025 Track Attack 5k is a timed trail run/walk event held in Denver, North Carolina, at Rescue Squad Park near Lincoln Charter School's Denver campus. Scheduled for October 3, 2025, the race features four divisions based on grade levels and age: 4th or 5th grade, 6th through 8th grade, 9th throu..