Trail Running calendar near Waxhaw 2026-2027

This USATF-certified 5K trail run starts at Sandhills Community College and winds through Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The event includes massages, food trucks, children's activities, and is dog friendly. After the run, stick around for c..

A capped trail half marathon on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail near Spartanburg, SC on October 3, 2026. The technical point to point course has a four hour cut off, aid stations, finish-line awards, and a finisher medal and breakfa..

An iterative Last Man Standing race on a 3.1 mile (5K) loop in Kings Mountain, NC. Time limits cycle 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 minutes and reset; runners are eliminated for missed cutoffs and the final winner must complete a solo loop.

This trail event features a certified 5K run and a 2K walk across a 50-acre horse ranch in Gastonia, NC. A short Half-Pint run for kids 7 and under is also on the schedule. It's planned as a rain or shine event, with registration available..

Two trail races on a 20.5 mile figure 8 loop in Uwharrie National Forest: a 100 mile event of five laps and a 100K event of three laps. Field limited to 150 runners, 36 hour cutoff, and specific qualifying and refund policies apply.

A 100 mile looped trail event in Hickory, NC on October 17 to 18, 2026 for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70 percent trails, significant elevation, stocked aid stations, night running rules, and pacer and crew provisions..

Run the inaugural Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K on the rolling gravel trails of Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC. Enjoy scenic trail miles while supporting Palmetto Wildlife Rescue and celebrating Tico the raccoon’s 10th birthday.

A trail event at Croft State Park on October 24, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 8 mile options on a figure eight course with aid at the Activity Center, finisher medals, and awards across age groups.

Run laps on a scenic one-mile trail loop around Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines, passing a 470-year-old pine tree. Choose the four-hour challenge to cover as many miles as you can, or opt for the three-loop 5K. It's a flexible, self-paced..

Trail races at Kings Mountain State Park with 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options on a ten-mile loop with about 650 ft gain per loop; staffed aid stations, crew access at start/finish, and finisher awards including a 100 Mile buckle.

The Springmaid Trail Race offers trail running distances from a 5K to a half marathon at the Anne Springs Close Greenway in November. A special 5K Dog Jog allows participants to run with their pets. Early registration opens in March for thi..

A random-distance trail race at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve where the distance is set by a dice roll shortly before the start. Laps are 2.25 mile on flat gravel and single track with an aid station at the pavilion.

A 5K trail run in Monroe, NC with an in person event on November 14, 2026 and a virtual 5K through November 21. The weekend features a vendor and food truck expo, raffle prizes, race swag, and proceeds benefit the UCSO Foundation.

A dusk-to-dawn trail event on a 1-mile farm loop in Enoree, South Carolina. Participants run laps through the night with headlamps, overnight aid stations, a sunrise breakfast, photos, and awards for top finishers.

Run through the scenic autumn trails of Harbison State Forest in this half marathon. This trail race includes a post race meal and awards for top finishers. It's part of a larger series celebrating the Thanksgiving running community.

A simple 50K in Ellerbe, NC run over three loops totaling 31.5 miles on asphalt and dirt, with a community pasta lunch for runners, a pet food drive, and awards for finishers. Registration closes November 25 or when full.

A loop-based endurance event in Laurens, SC on Dec 4, 2026 featuring a last-runner-standing Running Division on a 2.5-mile loop and a 12-Hour Ruck Division that requires a 25 lb pack and strict 30-minute break rule.

Test your endurance on a 2.5-mile loop at the Florence Soccer Complex. Choose between a 2-hour or 4-hour race, where the goal is to complete as many laps as possible. All runners and walkers are welcome, with finisher coins and prizes for t..

Trail races at Crowders Mountain on December 12, 2026, offer 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon and half marathon distances on repeated looped routes with aid stations, specified elevation gains, and pacer rules.