Trail Running calendar near Tryon 2026-2027

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 trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve where solo runners or relay teams complete four 2 mile loops with a BYOB beer challenge, chip timing, post-race games, giveaways and awards.

Trail races in Old Fort, NC on June 6, 2026 offering a 50 km loop, a point to point net downhill half marathon, and a 10 km figure eight on the Old Fort Gateway trails, with aid stations, shuttles for the half, and race swag for finishers.

A USATF certified 5K road run in Downtown Clover on June 6, 2026 that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans. The event includes a children s fun run, age group awards, a free race shirt, and post race refreshments.

A first annual trail event at Restoration Church featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile kids run with medals, and an untimed 5K walk, with proceeds supporting a local family and a community gathering after the races.

A community 5K run and walk on June 6, 2026 at the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Extension in Clinton, SC supporting the Laurens County Trails Association. A Healthy Living Fair with vendors and trail activities follows the race.

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.

Test your endurance at The Preserve at Lakewood in a unique elimination race. Complete two mile laps on rolling grass trails as the time limit grows shorter with every loop from sunrise to sunset.

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.

A looped trail event at Hollis Hills Farm near Ellenboro, NC offers **5K**, **25K**, and **50K** races on a 3 mile farm loop plus an out and back fire road. Aid station supplies and unique handmade pottery finisher medals support farm devel..

A July 4 community run at Lakewood Nature Preserve offering 5K and 3K run or walk options, a post-run potluck, fireworks and optional camping; free entry requires club membership or a $10 donation alternative.

A *5K* trail loop repeats every 50 minutes for up to ten chances to run. Participants choose how many laps to do, with no eliminations or podium focus, allowing rest and rejoining between loops.

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.

A backyard ultra in the woods near Concord, NC on July 25, 2026 featuring a repeating loop of 4.167 miles each hour; the last runner to complete a loop is the winner and results show distance covered.

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 7K trail race at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC with a moderate course that follows Lake Placid Trail, Mountain Creek Trail and park roads, finishing at Shelter 3. Registration opens December 21 2025.

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..