Trail Running calendar near Waxhaw 2026-2027

Run the 35th Uwharrie Mountain Run on February 7, 2026 and tackle hilly, chilly single track in Uwharrie National Forest near Ophir NC. Enjoy hearty aid stations, a long sleeve race shirt and handmade pottery awards.

Tackle the Mill Stone 50K at ASC Greenway in Fort Mill SC on Feb 7, 2026, with 50K and 10M options. Technical single track, creek crossings and mud promise a rugged, rewarding day; aid stations on course, bring a water bottle.

Run the pine needle singletrack at Sesquicentennial State Park Feb 21 to 22, 2026 for the Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival, with looped 7.5 mile, 25K, 50K and 30 hour ultra options. Expect rolling sandy ridges, lakeside views and festival v..

Challenge yourself at the Ellerbe Marathon or Half on a scenic certified countryside loop that starts and finishes in downtown Ellerbe. Finishers get custom medals and pottery wine cups amid the race's longtime hometown charm.

Join the 5th annual Union Mills Wilderness 5K and 10K on Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 in Union Mills, NC for timed races on scenic riverside and mountain routes. Proceeds support the Union Mills Learning Center.

Perennial is a time based endurance run through the scenic trails at Daniel Stowe Conservancy, with 3 hour, 6 hour and 10 hour options on March 7, 2026. Run repeated 5K loops on mostly trail and crushed gravel while chasing distance goals a..

Tackle rugged trails and four scenic peaks at the Naked Mountain Ultra in Morrow Mountain State Park, Albemarle NC. Choose 10, 25 or 50 mile routes with generous aid, product sampling, and a true mountain trail experience.

Run for a cause in the Miles 4 Moore Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K in Southern Pines. Enjoy scenic Reservoir Park trails, on course aid, finisher medals, and support fitness programs for local families and students.

Trail races and adventure courses at Anne Springs Close Greenway near Lake Haigler, including 5K, 10K, hiking challenge, family adventure, and timed solo or team navigation races.

A six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K on the hour each hour for up to six laps. Completion awards patches and a medal and top finishers are recorded on a national leaderboard with prize opportunities.

Camp Croft race weekend at Croft State Park in Spartanburg SC offers looped trail races from 10 Mile to 100 Mile with on site camping for multi loop entrants. Smooth single track, rolling hills and stocked aid stations welcome ultrarunners.

The fifth annual Charlotte's Dog Jog is a 5K at McAlpine Creek Park on March 21, 2026, run on the Larry McAfee cross-country course. The event features adoptable dogs, coffee and doughnuts, and cash prizes for top finishers in both dog and..

Join the True to the Brew 10K in Pomaria SC on March 28 for a scenic, mostly flat trail run along the Palmetto Trail. Finish on the Broad River Trestle, grab a bottle opener medal and a beer while supporting Palmetto Trail conservation.

Run the New South Trail Marathon at the scenic Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. Choose a half or full distance and tackle marked natural surface trails with aid stations and race day support for a rewarding trail running experience.

Choose 25K or 50K on sandy, rooty trails beneath longleaf pines at Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines NC. Enjoy a chip timed race, tech shirt and finisher medal while supporting Friends of Weymouth Woods.

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.

Join I Run for the Gospel in Monroe on April 8, 2026 for a joyful run celebrating faith, community, and healthy living. Proceeds support outreach and programs that expand worship, service, and culinary education for those in need.

Uforea offers day and night 50K races and a combined 100K on scenic Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek trails near Troy NC. The same two loop course is run in opposite directions for a unique day and night challenge. Register by April 11.

Join the 10th annual Rise & Run 5K in Southern Pines for a scenic trail run with a 1 mile kids race, live music, and food trucks. Proceeds support Friend to Friend, empowering survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Tackle scenic trails at Harbison State Forest in Columbia on April 25 2026 with the Dirty Harry 5K and 12K presented by Fleet Feet Columbia. Choose a brisk 5K or test your grit with the 12K for a fun day of trail running.