Trail Running calendar near Valdese 2026-2027

Three races in Damascus, Virginia on May 17, 2026 including a new half marathon, a 5K and a kids K, all run out and back on the Virginia Creeper Trail, with timing, shirts and finisher awards during the Appalachian Trail Days Festival.

A private-farm trail event in Monroe NC offering the backyard ultra format with repeated 4.167 mile loops and a single-loop fun run, an intermediate trail with varied terrain, self-supported rules, camping, music, and crew limits.

Trail races of 50K, 25K and 13K at Doe Mountain Recreation Area on May 30, 2026. The USATF sanctioned event includes a 60 foot fire tower with 360° views across Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina.

Trail ultras on the Virginia Creeper Trail offering a 50 mile, a 55K, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge with crushed gravel surfaces, aid stations, crew access points, cupless racing rules, and USATF certification for the 50 mile.

An 8 mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve that combines four 2 mile loops with a BYOB mystery beer before each lap. Solo runners or teams of 2 to 4 compete, followed by post race games, food, music and awards.

Trail races in Old Fort, NC featuring a loop 50k, a net downhill point to point half marathon, and a 10k loop on the Old Fort Gateway Trail system with aid stations, shuttles for the half, and finisher swag.

A community 5K and children's run in Clover, South Carolina on June 6, 2026 supporting local families, underprivileged children, and veterans. The event features a DJ, age group medals, free shirts, a kids scavenger hunt and local vendors.

Trail event in Lowell NC using a 10 mile park loop for 50K and 5K distances. Aid stations provide food and fluids, trekking poles are allowed and a 10 hour cutoff applies.

A clothing optional 5K trail run with an optional 7.3K challenge through woods and meadows at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, SC. The event features chip timing, awards for 5K placings, and a special finisher medal for the 7.3K challe..

A sunrise-to-sunset trail elimination race at Lakewood Nature Preserve on a 2-mile loop, with lap time limits that shrink each circuit. Multiple distances are offered up to 100k, and proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

A 50 and 100 mile ultramarathon near Galax, Virginia run on a one mile loop with about 500 feet of vertical gain per loop. Aid and hot food are provided each loop and onsite camping and shower facilities are available.

A trail event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area with a Vertical Mile and a Half Vertical Mile held on a looped course featuring the steep Stairway to Heaven climb. Entry is limited to 175 participants and costs $40 plus fees.

A multi-distance looped trail event at Hollis Hills Farm near Ellenboro, NC, offering 50K, 25K and a 5-mile loop. On-course aid, handmade pottery medals and camping options are provided; all registration proceeds support farm development.

Ultimate Runner is a unique one-night challenge featuring five races: a 1-mile, 400m, 800m, 100m, and a 5K cross-country. To be ranked, you must complete all events. It takes place at the Bob Sosnik Track in Winston Salem.

A loop-format race at Riverwest Nature Preserve on July 18, 2026 offering 50k, half marathon, 5 mile and a 12-loop relay. The paved 2.6 mile course features chip timing, lap splits, aid at start and a cupless hydration policy.

Event Details Rudolph's Revenge is a 5K night run held on July 18 at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event is a fundraiser for the Northwestern Cross Country Team. Course The race uses the Northwestern High School..

A trail event at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 featuring 8 Mile Race, 25k Race, and 8 Mile Hike with lake views, notable elevation gain, aid stations, medals, awards, and included race photography.

A looped trail event at Rocky Branch Park, Belmont NC on August 15, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 5K. Laps are 3.24 miles with about 293 feet gain and aid stations supply food, drinks, and first aid.

Trail races at Tryon Equestrian Center include a marathon, half marathon and 10k on a 6.5-mile loop of packed dirt, single-track and meadows with 600 ft elevation gain per loop; registration includes park entry and a finisher medal.

Not A Sprint Ultra Races in Forest City NC stages timed 3, 6, and 12 hour events on an 8.34 mile out and back paved trail with aid stations and on-site medical support. A 50 mile finish within 12 hours earns a belt buckle.