Trail Running calendar near Valdese 2025-2026

We have found 69 Trailruns within 80 miles of Valdese. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Ridge to Rails event in Old Fort, NC, offers three trail races: a 50k, a half marathon, and a 10k, showcasing some of the region's best trails. The 50k is a challenging loop with about 5,700 feet of elevation gain and loss, featuring trails like Star Gap, Bernard Mountain, and Kitsuma. The half..

The Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay is a unique and lively running event held at the scenic Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. Participants can run solo or as part of a relay team of 2 to 4 people, completing four 2-mile laps on a grassy trail featuring rolling hills and wildlife sightings. Be..

The Black Mountain Monster is an endurance running event held in Black Mountain, North Carolina, featuring 6, 12, and 24-hour race options. Set on a 3.25-mile loop through the wooded trails of Montreat College's White Oak Estate, the course includes grassy trails, single track, fields, a wooden brid..

The Dam Yeti 50 Mile and 55K Endurance Runs are annual ultra races held in Abingdon, Virginia, along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. The 50-mile and 55K courses feature crushed gravel paths that are highly runnable, winding over picturesque trestles, rolling hills, quiet farms, and secluded strea..

The Wicked Root 50K is an annual trail running event held in Lowell, North Carolina, celebrating its 10th year in 2025. The race features a challenging 10-mile loop course with an elevation gain of 1,400 feet per loop, marked by red ribbons and yellow arrows. Participants can choose to run a 50K on..

The Longest Day is a unique running event taking place at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC, featuring multiple distance options including 100k, 50k, marathon (26.2 miles), and half marathon (13.1 miles). This timed lap challenge consists of a 2-mile loop with descending time cutoffs, welco..

The Buck Creek Streak is an annual clothing-optional 5K trail run/walk held at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, South Carolina. Participants enjoy running through scenic woods, trails, and meadows, with an option to extend the race to a 7.3K distance called the Mike Ward Challenge, honoring a l..

The Froggy Mountain 100 is an ultramarathon held in Galax, Virginia, featuring 50- and 100-mile race options on a challenging 1.1-mile loop course with approximately 500 feet of vertical gain per loop. The event takes place entirely on private property and offers aid stations with hot food at the st..

The Vertical Mile Challenge, held at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Hiddenite, North Carolina, is an annual endurance race featuring two distances: a full Vertical Mile (8 laps) and a Half Vertical Mile (4 laps). The course consists of a nearly 2-mile loop that includes a steep half-mile c..

The Inferno Endurance Run is an endurance race held at Jesse Helms Park in Monroe, North Carolina. Participants run a 3.7-mile loop featuring mixed terrain including paved walkways, gravel, grass paths, and some single-track sections, with about 250 feet of elevation gain per lap. The course is most..

The Hollis Hills Farm Revival is a trail running event held in Ellenboro, North Carolina, featuring race distances of 5 miles, 25K, and 50K, including a 50K relay option. The course consists of loops around the farm, with the 5 Miler being one loop, the 25K three loops, and the 50K six loops, coveri..

July 2025

The Trail Camp for Big Kids is an exciting event designed for adults looking to escape the hustle of daily life and enjoy a weekend of fun and camaraderie in the mountains. Scheduled for July 24-27, 2025, in Burnsville, NC, this camp offers a variety of activities including group runs, team-building..

The Hungry Mother Trail Run & Hike is an exciting outdoor event taking place at Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, Virginia. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, the event features multiple race options, including a 7k Summit Hike, a 7k Summit Race, an 8 Mile Race, and a challenging 25k Race. Participants..

The Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra is a challenging backyard ultra event held in the woods of Concord, North Carolina. The race features a 4.167-mile loop that participants must complete every hour, with the event continuing until only one runner remains. This open-ended format tests endurance and strate..

August 2025

Hobby Trails to You! is an exciting running event scheduled for August 9, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K trail race, both featuring a challenging single-track course that begins with a cross-country start. The event promises ample parking, shaded areas, an..

The Petal to the Medal Endurance Event is an inclusive trail running challenge held at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont, North Carolina. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, participants have up to eight hours to complete as many 5K loops as they choose on a scenic trail course. Designed for both se..

The Old Fort 50 is a challenging endurance race held in Old Fort, North Carolina, featuring a 30.4-mile course on rugged, legendary mountain bike trails and newer paths by the G5 Trail Collective. Participants face 4,874 feet of elevation gain and descent over fast, technical terrain including the G..

The Black Copperhead Sting 50K is an ultramarathon held annually at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, North Carolina. Now in its sixth year, this event features a challenging 50K course along scenic trails including the Catawba Thread Trail, Beaver Run Trail, Eagle Trail, and Legacy Trail, with an eleva..

The Dark Horse Trail Series features a range of running events, including a marathon, half marathon, and 10k, set in the scenic Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, this event invites both seasoned and novice runners to experience the b..

The Iron Mountain Trail Run is a challenging trail race held annually in Damascus, Virginia, featuring four distance options: 16, 30, 40, and 50 miles. The course traverses the Iron Mountain ridgeline through Jefferson National Forest, following sections of the former Appalachian Trail with varied t..