Trail Running calendar near Wilkesboro 2026-2027

Race the Frosty Cox six hour trail in Concord NC on a rugged 6.2 mile singletrack loop with creek crossings, pine groves and steady climbs. Run as many laps as you can for finisher awards and a 50K award for five laps.

Run a rugged 12.9 mile trail half marathon in South Mountains State Park with steep climbs, creek crossings and overlooks. Limited to 200 runners, finishers earn handmade ceramic medals while top three receive handmade awards.

Join The Legacy on January 17 in Gastonia for trail races from 1 Mile to 50K through Spencer Mountain loops. Proceeds support research into brain disorders and learning disabilities; finishers get a unique pottery medal.

HAROC at Hanging Rock State Park invites trail runners to tackle scenic but challenging singletrack with 25k and 50k options. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain, and supportive aid stations for an adventure organized by Tanawha Adventures.

Run the Stone Mountain Massacre in Roaring Gap NC on Feb 7, choose 50K, 25K or 8 Miler on rugged red ribbon trails with a 300 step climb. Expect mud and ice, aid stations with quirky tokens, and a handmade pottery finisher medal.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a scenic 5K through Golden Road Vineyards on Feb 14, with options to run, Sip & Stroll, or join virtually. All finishers get a custom medal and a complimentary mimosa on a grass and cross country course.

Brave the chill at the Freakin Freezin 5K at Jamison Park in Winston Salem on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 for a scenic, chip timed course with water stations and a festive finish. Run in person or virtually and earn a finisher medal and long sleeve..

Run the Pilot Mountain Salamander Scamper 25K in Pinnacle, NC, with a climb to the Pinnacle and sweeping Piedmont views. Limited to 125 runners, the rain or shine event includes stocked aid stations and a laser engraved finisher medallion.

Froggy Mountain Warrior 100 is a winter 100 mile group run near Galax VA on Feb 21 benefiting veterans group 22toomany. Ten 10 mile loops with big climbing on slick Feb terrain demand self sufficiency, plus a low key buckle for finishers.

Run the Land and Lakes Relay, a scenic team race from Warren Wilson to Fonta Flora Brewery near Lake James. Teams of 4 or 6 run legs from 2.7 to 8.7 miles through scenic lakeside country, finishing at the brewery with a post race party.

Run the Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort North Carolina, starting along the Catawba River before a rugged trail loop past waterfalls and creek crossings. Race proceeds support local conservation and the finish features food from nearby partner..

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, ruck or hike scenic trails around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend in Greensboro with 17, 10 and 5 mile options. Entries include shirt, finisher medal, post race food and beer and virtual options.

Run the BigFoot Tech Trek 5K on March 7, 2026 in Marion, NC, a scenic campus route along the Tech Trail and around a pond with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A welcoming course for runners and walkers alike.

Run rugged, high country trails at the Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker in Old Fort, NC, choosing a tough 50 mile or 55 kilometer course with technical singletrack and big climbs. Enjoy scenic views, solid aid and rustic Camp Grier vibes.

Run scenic single track with lake views at Lake James Races, featuring a 7 mile and a 5k from Fonta Flora Brewery. Chip timed in person and virtual options with a wooden finisher medal, commemorative shirt and a beer for 21 plus runners.

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.

Run the scenic, flat New River Trail on all dirt out and back courses offering 10K, 25K, 50K and a 100k with a finisher buckle. Aid stations support runners but this is a cupless race so bring your own bottle or cup.