Trail Running calendar near Valdese 2026-2027

An obstacle mud run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA with a 3.1-mile 5K for ages 7+ and a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages, supporting YMCA health programs and offering new medals for 2026.

A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC, on a 4.5 mile loop that uses marked trails and passes Lake Crawford and the Living History Farm. Aid station and drop bag access are available each loop and drinks are supplied..

Experience a 13.1 mile trail race through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain and views of Rainbow Falls. This cup-less event explores the rugged single-track paths of Jones Gap State Park.

A 5k and 10k chip-timed trail run at Shining Hope Farms in Conover on September 12, 2026. The event includes a shirt, post-race food and music, and raises funds for Saddles & Salutes scholarships.

An inaugural running event on the Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville on September 12, 2026, featuring a 5K (in-person and virtual) and a 1 mile fun run, with race shirts, finisher medals, chip timing, and support options for the Ecusta Trail.

Experience a scenic 10 mile run or hike around the shores of Lake Summit on packed gravel roads. Enjoy mountain views and a pancake breakfast at the finish line in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

XC Experience is a two lap 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton NC. The route uses packed dirt, grass and some pavement and finishes on the stadium track with multiple spectator viewing points.

Trail ultras near Morganton NC at Steele Creek Park include 50K and 30K courses with significant climbing, creek crossings, technical single track, and aid stations offering drinks and basic food; runners should bring reusable water bottles..

A five mile ascent near West Jefferson NC with about 1600 feet of climbing to a summit above 4600 feet. Timed and untimed options are offered and all finishers receive a custom bell.

Psychoactive is a Last Runner Standing race at Blackberry Ridge Farm near Charlotte. Runners repeat a 1.25 to 1.5 mile loop through gravel, trails and wildflower fields while slower runners are eliminated each round.

Experience a scenic 8k trail race through the forests and wetlands of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Run or walk a five mile loop featuring natural trails and boardwalks with views of the lake and local wildlife.

A memorial trail event in Wilkesboro, North Carolina on September 26, 2026 offering timed 5K and 10K runs, an untimed 5K walk, and a virtual option. Chip timing and RFID-tagged bibs are used and proceeds support the American Cancer Society.

Flint's Fabulous 5K in Kannapolis on September 26, 2026 raises funds for Leashes of Valor to train no-cost service dogs for post 9/11 veterans. The event includes a race shirt option, packet pickup, and is dog friendly.

Trail races at Salem Lake Marina feature a 30K, a 7-mile loop, and a 5K on a mostly shaded wooded trail, with water stops, packet pickup, post-race food and beer, and proceeds benefiting the Salem Lake Trail System.

A timed loop festival in Damascus, Virginia offering 3, 6 and 12 hour races on a scenic one mile park loop, with camping for registered runners, live music, food trucks, aid stations, shirts, and awards.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN, featuring technical single track, steep climbs, creek crossings and more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support park trail improvements and top finishers rece..

Test your endurance on the technical hills of the Palmetto Trail during this 13.1 mile run or hike. Enjoy a custom medal and a full breakfast after finishing this scenic course through the Croft Passage.

A trail running event at Rocky Branch Park with on-site and virtual 5K and 10K options; timing uses bib chips, participants receive a branded T-shirt and sticker, and proceeds support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

A 100 mile point to point on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. USATF certified course with crew access, well stocked aid stations and chip timing, serving as the final leg of the From Start to Heart series.

A Last Man Standing style event in Kings Mountain, NC with repeating 3.1 mile loops and cycling time limits that move 40 45 50 55 60 minutes. Runners are eliminated for missed cutoffs and the final runner must complete a solo loop to claim..