Trail Running calendar near Clover 2026-2027

A first annual trail event at Restoration Church featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile kids run with medals, and an untimed 5K walk, with proceeds supporting a local family and a community gathering after the races.

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

Test your endurance at The Preserve at Lakewood in a unique elimination race. Complete two mile laps on rolling grass trails as the time limit grows shorter with every loop from sunrise to sunset.

A mountain loop event in Hiddenite, NC on June 20, 2026 featuring two races over steep rock-face trails with aid stations at base and top and limited entry to the first 175 registrants.

A trail event in Ellenboro, NC with 5K, 25K and 50K options run on a five mile loop. Proceeds support farm development; camping and a Friday bonfire are part of the weekend.

Slow and Tired's Bad Idea in Enoree, SC is a 5K trail loop repeated every 50 minutes for ten chances. Runners may do any number of laps, skip laps, and return; the format has no eliminations or podium focus.

Experience the trails of Harbison State Forest at this annual summer event in Columbia. Run through beautiful woodland paths and earn a finisher medal and t shirt in the Half Marathon or 5K.

Multiple distances including a 50k, half marathon, 5 mile and 50k relay run on a paved 2.6 mile loop at Riverwest Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. Aid station supplies snacks and drinks but the event is cupless.

Muddy Dash Charlotte is a mud centered fun run at Porter Farms on July 18, 2026 featuring a few miles of mud obstacles, a festival area, free spectator access, and packet pick up the day before.

A night 5K at Northwestern High School on July 18 that raises funds for the Northwestern Cross Country Team, featuring glow sticks, Christmas lights, costume encouragement, chip timing, and age group awards.

A backyard ultra in Concord, NC running a 4.167 mile loop repeated every hour until one runner remains. The event is open ended and records distance covered for all participants.

Obstacle course weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center on Aug 01 and 02, 2026 featuring Sprint, Super and Kids races plus workshops and spectator options on trails, clay climbs and creek beds.

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 one mile obstacle mud run with 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river at the Bennick Compound in Morganton, NC. The event focuses on mud and water course features within a short, obstacle centered layout.

Twilight Trail 5K in Kanuga near Hendersonville North Carolina on August 8 2026 is a single loop trail run through shaded forest with chip timing, finisher medals and a virtual option, paired with the Kanuga Weekend Challenge.

A 3.1 mile urban obstacle run in Lexington, SC with CrossFit style exercises, two team categories for competing or completing, and a $35 registration fee supporting the Sheriff's Foundation.

A looped trail event at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC offering 50K, 25K and 5K options. Laps are 3.24 miles with about 293 feet of climb each, marked on singletrack with staffed aid stations and a handmade pottery finisher medal.

Experience a unique trail race through the rolling hills and meadows of the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Choose between several distances on a scenic loop course featuring a mix of dirt paths and single track trails.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.

A women-only 5K obstacle mud run in Charlotte on August 30, 2026, held at Porter Farms in Concord. The course features 18+ obstacles and welcomes participants aged 7 and older who may run, jog, or walk.