Trail Running calendar near Chesnee 2025-2026

The Big Butt 50K is a USTAF-certified road race held annually in Lancaster, South Carolina, near the NC/SC Andrew Jackson Birthplaces. Established in 1993, the course consists of multiple loops on scenic country roads, offering a challenging yet picturesque ultramarathon experience. Runners receive..

The Carolina Reaper Challenge is a fiery endurance race held at Riverwest Nature Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina. Featuring distances of 5 miles, a half marathon, a 50k ultra, and a 12-leg relay, runners tackle a paved 2.62-mile loop through rolling hills, wooden bridges, waterfalls, and rive..

Trail Camp for Big Kids is a relaxed, multi-day trail running camp held at Rattler Ford Group Campground in the Nantahala National Forest near Robbinsville, North Carolina. Designed for adults of all running levels, the camp offers a mix of team building, navigation, community, and trail running fro..

The Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra is a challenging backyard ultra event held in the woods of Concord, North Carolina. The race features a 4.167-mile loop that participants must complete every hour, with the event continuing until only one runner remains. This open-ended format tests endurance and strate..

The Petal to the Medal Endurance Event is an inclusive trail running challenge held at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont, North Carolina. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, participants have up to eight hours to complete as many 5K loops as they choose on a scenic trail course. Designed for both se..

The Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K is a trail running event held in Pickens, South Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers two race distances: a scenic 5K suitable for novice and experienced trail runners, featuring single-track trails along Carrick Creek and a climb toward Pinnacle Mou..

The Old Fort 50 is a challenging endurance race held in Old Fort, North Carolina, featuring a 30.4-mile course on rugged, legendary mountain bike trails and newer paths by the G5 Trail Collective. Participants face 4,874 feet of elevation gain and descent over fast, technical terrain including the G..

The Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K is a trail running event held in Pickens, South Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers two distances: a scenic 5K suitable for novice and experienced trail runners, featuring single-track trails along Carrick Creek and a climb toward Pinnacle Mountain..

The Black Copperhead Sting 50k is an ultramarathon event held in Belmont, North Carolina, hosted by Dirty Wolf Racing, LLC. Taking place at Rocky Branch Park, the race features distances of 50K, 25K, and 5K. The course includes scenic loops on the Catawba Thread Trail, Beaver Run Trail, Eagle Trail,..

The Dark Horse Trail Series features a range of running events, including a marathon, half marathon, and 10k, set in the scenic Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, this event invites both seasoned and novice runners to experience the b..

Run with the Bears: Extreme Vertical Pursuit is an annual running event held at Bear Lake Reserve in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, set against the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. The event features a challenging 5K race with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, starting from The Summit—the highest point..

The Not-A-Sprint Ultra Races, held annually in Forest City, North Carolina, is an endurance running event featuring 3, 6, and 12-hour race options. The course is a scenic, flat, and paved 8.34-mile out-and-back loop along the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, with minimal elevation gain (95 feet) and about 3..

Chasing Trails Ultras is a trail running event held in Old Fort, North Carolina, featuring timed races of 3, 6, and 12 hours, plus a 5k option. The course consists of a challenging yet beginner-friendly 3.2-mile loop with about 380 feet of elevation gain, winding through the scenic Gateway Trail sys..

Springmaid Splash is a trail running event held at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The race offers 5K and 10K distances that wind through scenic trails on a 400-acre property, including a unique splash crossing of the North Toe River, providing an authentic mountain runnin..

The Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run is an annual event held at Shining Hope Farms on Saint Peters Church Road in Conover, North Carolina. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, this 5th annual run offers participants a choice between a 5k or 10k trail run or walk across scenic trails on the farm's 12..

The Mountaineer Rumble 12 Hour is a trail running event held at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, South Carolina. Participants run a 4.5-mile loop featuring scenic views of Lake Crawford, creeks, rolling hills, and a Living History Farm with animals. The course includes sections of the National R..

The Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held in Jones Gap State Park near Marietta, South Carolina. Set within the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, the course features challenging single-track trails with a total elevation gain of 3,000 feet. Runners experience stunning na..

Flint's Fabulous 5K is a charitable running event held in Kannapolis, North Carolina, at 150 North Research Campus Drive. Participants run or walk a 5-kilometer course to support Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit that provides no-cost service dogs to post-9/11 veterans suffering from PTSD and other invi..

Psychoactive: A Last Runner Standing Event is a unique running challenge held at Blackberry Ridge Farm, a family and veteran-owned working farm in Huntersville, North Carolina, near Charlotte. The race features a 1.25 to 1.5-mile loop course that traverses gravel roads, trails, rolling fields, and a..

Table Rock Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in Morganton, North Carolina, featuring 50K and 30K race options. The 50K course includes a summit climb of Table Rock Mountain, with approximately 5,700 feet of vertical ascent and 11,000 feet of total vertical change, covering single-trac..