Blacksburg
Trail Running Calendar near Blacksburg 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Blacksburg for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Navigate the Broad River Greenway using GPS coordinates in an adventure race featuring land navigation and an optional paddling component for individuals and teams.
Community 5K and 1 Mile fun run in Spartanburg supporting Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, with teams, awards, and race shirts.
A trail 5K and walk at Common Ground in Stanley NC supporting a $2,000 scholarship for an East Gaston High School senior.
October 2026
A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Croft Passage on the Palmetto Trail with a technical, moderately hilly course, a four hour cutoff, and a 200 runner limit.
Test your endurance at Kings Mountain in a unique elimination race where the time limit for each 5K loop shifts from forty to sixty minutes before resetting.
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 charity 5K trail run through Milliken Arboretum on October 10, 2026, with a vendor market, participant T-shirt, water stations, and awards for top age-group finishers.
Test your endurance at BALS Backyard in Rock Hill, a Last Person Standing race featuring a 4.167 mile trail loop held every hour until only one runner remains.
5K trail run and 1 mile fun run at the Warlick Family YMCA with a family party area featuring games, bounce houses, music, and activities.
A community 5K at Shelby Middle School focused on mental health awareness, with provider booths, participant shirts and medals, family activities, and fundraising for kids.
November 2026
Experience the Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park with races ranging from 10 miles to a 100 miler on a scenic 10 mile trail loop.
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.
Test your resilience at Crowders Mountain with trail races ranging from a Half Marathon to a 100 Miler featuring significant elevation gain and rugged terrain.
April 2027
Loop trail races at Croft State Park in Spartanburg SC offering 10 Mile, 50K, 50 Mile and 100 Mile distances on a 10.05 mile course.
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.