Trail Running calendar near Valdese 2026-2027

A trail-running event at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering full and half marathon distances on marked natural-surface trails, with aid stations, packet pick-up, participant waivers, and age-group awards.

A 5k in Valdese, NC on April 4, 2026 supporting awareness for humane treatment of incarcerated people. The course features a slope, rock stairs, a suspension bridge near 0.5 miles and an out and back on the Valdese greenway.

I Run for the Gospel brings people together in Monroe, NC for a community event focused on wellness and faith. The run raises funds to support the Created for Worship TV Mission and related charitable programs.

Flat, all dirt courses along the New River Trail offer out and back distances from 5k to 100k. Aid stations, a cupless policy, drop bag service for longer distances, and medals or a buckle for finishers highlight the event.

Leatherwood Marathons in Ferguson, NC (April 11, 2026) uses a 12 mile loop with 3,050 ft gain per loop. Distances range from 25K to 100 miles and aid stations are placed three times per loop.

A demanding 25K trail race in the Montreat Wilderness with about 4,000 ft of climbing and a five hour limit. Required trail experience and mandatory safety gear are enforced.

Event Details The Red Horse Inn Trail Run / Walk is a trail event held in Landrum, South Carolina. It offers separate courses for runners and walkers. Course Information The trail course includes dirt trails, gravel sections, hills, twists,..

Test your endurance at the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50k on a challenging looped course near Galax, VA. With a 16-hour limit, fully stocked aid stations every mile, and hot meals, it's a well-supported ultramarathon. Free camping is ava..

The Gamble is a variable-distance loop race in Hendersonville, NC. A dice roll before the start determines how many 1.67 mile laps each competitor runs, with cupless aid at the loop and a course that mixes singletrack, paths, stairs and pos..

A team relay covering about 208 miles from Brevard to Bryson City on April 24 25 2026. Teams of 6 9 or 12 share 36 legs across trails forest roads and paved sections.

A multi-distance trail event in Southwest Virginia featuring riverside running, swinging bridges, trestles and a short climb to a fire tower. The race uses professional chip timing and requires participants to carry a reusable cup.

Trail half marathon and 10K at Camp Spearhead in Pleasant Ridge County Park on April 25, 2026. Entry includes a finisher medal, chip timing, aid station snacks, and proceeds support Camp Spearhead and local youth programs.

A community running event at scenic Jennings Park in Statesville. Choose from a 5K or a 1 Mile Fun Run, with separate age categories for youth and adults. Strollers are welcome, and there will be food trucks and activities.

Trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park on May 2 and 3, 2026 offering 50 mile, 50K, 25K and 8 mile courses through mountain terrain with significant elevation gain and views that include wild ponies.

Join the six race Sundown Trail series on summer evenings at ASC Greenway in Fort Mill. Run three to five miles on trails and gravel roads. Stay after for food and drinks at the Gateway Canteen.

A 100 mile trail race in Old Fort, North Carolina that traverses the Black Mountains and reaches Mt Mitchell. The race is a Hardrock and Western States qualifier and enforces strict gear and qualification rules.

MammothMarch returns to Kings Mountain State Park on May 9, 2026 for long distance hikes through the Blue Ridge foothills. Pick 20 or 30 mile routes that pass historic Revolutionary War sites and scenic lakes for a memorable outdoor challen..

A series of point-to-point mountain trail races in Burnsville, NC with steep, technical climbs to Mt Mitchell. Distances include 50K, 25K, and a new 11K, featuring large vertical gain, rocky terrain, and summit finishes.

Event Overview The Devil Makes Three 50k and 10 Mile is a trail running event. It takes place in Waxhaw, North Carolina. The course consists of a single loop that is over 10 miles long. Participants running the 50k distance complete this lo..

Hit the trails in Black Mountain, NC for the Cancer Active Trail Race 5k on May 16, 2026. This event supports programs for cancer patients through active lifestyles. A virtual 5k option is also available.