Blacksburg
Trail Running Calendar near Blacksburg 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Blacksburg for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Croft Passage with technical hilly terrain, a four hour cutoff and a 200 runner cap; the 2026 race is sold out with a wait list.
Last Man Standing race in Kings Mountain NC with repeated 3.1 mile loops and shifting time limits that cycle 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 minutes until one runner finishes.
A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.
A charitable 5K at Milliken Arboretum on October 10, 2026 benefiting Trail Life USA Troop SC 0404 with an unpaved cross country course and a vendor market.
A Last Person Standing race on a 4.167 mile loop at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, with hourly loops, a pavilion aid station, crew spots, and handmade awards.
A timed 5K run/walk in Lincolnton along the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail Trail that benefits United Way of Lincoln County and links to the Apple Festival.
A fall trail event at Warlick Family YMCA with a 5K and a 1 mile Fun Run plus a family party zone of games, bounce houses, music, and a mascot race.
A community 5K at Shelby Middle School on October 31, 2026 raising funds and awareness for youth mental health with booths, food trucks, costumes, and awards.
November 2026
Trail races at Kings Mountain State Park near Blacksburg SC offering 10 Mile 50K 100K and 100 Miler on a repeated ten mile loop with aid stations and cabin lodging.
A community 5k trail run and walk on November 7, 2026 at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, focused on raising awareness about the local foster and adoption system with interactive stations and age and gender race divisions.
December 2026
Experience a self timed ultra marathon through the wooded trails of a former military training base. Participants complete 5 km loops over 24 hours while contributing to a community style aid station in Spartanburg.
December 12, 2026 in Kings Mountain NC: a multi-distance trail event at Crowders Mountain with up to 100 miles, marked aid stations, and substantial elevation gain.
April 2027
Trail races at Croft State Park in Spartanburg featuring 10.05 mile loops for 50K, 50 Mile, 100 Mile and a 10 Mile option, with aid stations and camping choices.
A USATF certified community 5K in Downtown Clover that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans in York County, with family activities and awards.
Single-loop hiking event at Kings Mountain offering 20- and 30-mile routes with aid stations, elevation gain details, and finisher medals.
A point-to-point 50K (31 miles) trail race from Crowders Mountain State Park NC to Kings Mountain State Park SC on April 24, 2027, with aid stations and an 11-hour cutoff.
May 2027