Trail Running calendar near Blacksburg 2026-2027

A trail running event at Bailes Ridge near Fort Mill, SC offering 8 hour and 4 hour formats on a 1.4 mile nontechnical loop with organic aid station food and handmade finisher awards.

A four hour timed trail race at Rob Wallace Park in Midland, NC using repeated 2 mile laps around the park and quarry lake. The event supports the Greater Charlotte SPCA and includes an adoption presence at the start finish area.

A family friendly looped trail event at Five Oaks Farm offering one mile or two mile loops, multiple race options, and donation based entry to support local care residents and a local family.

An 8K run and walk on 05/03/2026 at Lakeside Park in Piedmont, SC, on a roughly five mile loop of soft natural trails with single track sections. Overall and age group awards are presented to top finishers.

Six midweek trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway from May to August offering three to five mile courses on single track and gravel. Full-series registrants receive commemorative swag and a points based awards system with raffles and p..

A 100 mile trail race in Old Fort, North Carolina on May 8, 2026, routed through the Black Mountains and Mt. Mitchell with about 48,000+ feet of elevation change. The event includes strict mandatory gear, aid stations, a 39 hour cutoff, and..

Two single-circuit trail hikes at Kings Mountain State Park near Blacksburg, SC, offering 20 mile and 30 mile routes that showcase the eastern Blue Ridge foothills and pass CCC-built lakes and a Revolutionary War historic site.

Mountain trail races in Burnsville, NC offering 50K and 25K courses with significant climbing and revised routes after Hurricane Helene. The event includes mandatory shuttle service, race swag, free photos, and a strict warning that it is n..

Experience a community focused obstacle course race at a motocross training facility in North Carolina. Navigate a dirt bike track, creek runs, and pond crossings across distances ranging from 1 to 6 miles.

A trail event in Waxhaw NC offering a 50K (three laps of a 10+ mile loop) and a 10 mile race, with a single main aid station, cupless policy, finisher medal, optional shirt, and set time limits for each distance.

A community 3 to 4 mile hike at Rainbow Mountain Trail in Montreat, NC, presented by Cancer Active. The route features steady to steep climbs and supports patient focused projects run by the Cancer Active nonprofit.

Mad Dash at Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory pairs a 300 m swim, obstacle course and a 5K run with a separate 5K and a kids fun run. Proceeds support Camp David and a local boarding academy.

Experience an adventurous trail race in the heart of Paris Mountain State Park. Run the 12K course and take on the long climb to the top of the mountain for a unique running experience in Greenville.

A competitive 1 mile Memorial Day race in Greenville at The Kroc Center that honors fallen service members and first responders. The third annual Honor Tower Mile welcomes participants of all paces.

A 24 hour lap-based trail relay at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 score points by completing laps and bonus challenges. Camping and meals are included and awards are given by division.

Momentus Back Yard Ultra runs repeated 4.167 mile loops on private farmland near Monroe NC, with a last-runner-standing Ultra and a single-loop Celebrity option. The event is self-supported, features on-course music and limited on-site park..

High Noon Showdown in Laurens SC is a timed trail event offering 3 hour 6 hour 12 hour and 24 hour options plus a 6 hour ruck. The roughly 5 mile loop course supports Project Hope Foundation.

Six midweek trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway from May to August offering three to five mile courses on single track and gravel. Full-series registrants receive commemorative swag and a points based awards system with raffles and p..

An 8 mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve combining four 2 mile laps into solo or relay formats with a BYOB beer challenge before each lap. Post-race activities include giveaways, a hot dog bar and Beer Olympics.

Trail races in Old Fort NC featuring a 50k loop, a net downhill half marathon, and a 10k on new and classic singletrack with aid stations, shuttle for the half, and parking at Camp Grier.