Trail Running calendar near Clover 2025-2026

The Longest Night is an overnight trail-running event at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. It offers five distances: 50 miles, 50K, marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), and 10K. Runners tackle a 1.5-mile wide grassy loop on rolling trails, repeating laps as night unfolds towa..

Mo Big Butt 50 K is a South Carolina ultramarathon run by the Runner From Hell community. In its 32nd edition, about 25 starters tackle a 50‑kilometer course on a familiar local route, with self-timing and no aid. Parking is typically at the organizer’s yard, and the course is kept by volunteers and..

The Resolution Run/Walk is a timed loop event held on January 3, 2026. It is presented by Upstate Race Series with donations and race proceeds supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. The event uses a scenic 2-mile loop and offers self-timed options where participants complete as many laps a..

South Mountains Marathons, by Tanawha Adventures, are trail races in South Mountains State Park, North Carolina. The half marathon—about 12.9 miles with roughly 2,600 ft of elevation gain— is the current distance, with longer 50k and marathon options paused; in 2026 only the half will run due to tra..

Frosty Cox 6 Hour Trail Race takes place on a private network of trails normally off-limits in Concord, North Carolina, at 3702 Sapp Road. The course is a 6.2-mile loop (10K) of 95% singletrack, 5% jeep road, all dirt, with about 1,350 feet of elevation gain per lap. Runners complete as many full lo..

Located in Gastonia, North Carolina, the legacy race is a trail event at George Poston Park offering 50K, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile distances. Courses feature a mountain-bike style trail with a 3-mile trail loop, and a separate paved 1-mile loop; the longer races start on a soccer loop heading to the Spen..

Charlotte Running Company Trail Race takes place at Anne Springs Close Greenway, Lake Haigler, in Fort Mill, SC, about 16 miles from downtown Charlotte. The event offers 4-, 9-, and 13-mile trail courses winding through scenic natural beauty. It aims for a social, celebratory atmosphere after finish..

The Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Marietta, South Carolina. This unique race challenges participants to run 4.167-mile laps every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains able to complete a full lap. Th..

The Uwharrie Mountain Run is an annual trail running event held in central North Carolina’s Uwharrie National Forest near Ophir, NC. Celebrating its 35th edition, the race offers challenging winter single-track trail runs with distances of 8, 20, and 40 miles. The course features natural obstacles s..

The Mill Stone 50K is a challenging trail ultramarathon held at the scenic Anne Springs Close (ASC) Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The race features three 10.5-mile loops of mostly single-track, technical trails with some gravel and dirt paths, including at least two creek crossings. The cou..

The Sandhills Trail Race Series hosts an ultramarathon weekend at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, South Carolina. The festival offers a 7.5-mile loop, a two-lap 25K, a four-lap 50K, and a 30‑hour ultra, all set on pine forest singletrack with sandy ridges and lake vistas. Runners enjoy a su..

Land and Lakes Relay is a team relay race starting at Warren Wilson College in East Asheville, NC, finishing at Fonta Flora Brewery-Whippoorwhill Farm near Lake James in Nebo. The course passes Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Lake Tomahawk, Old Fort, Marion, and the Lake James area. Four- or six-person t..

The Catawba Falls 15K, held in Old Fort, North Carolina, offers runners a unique blend of speed and rugged mountain terrain. The race starts at the Foothills Watershed property with a smooth 2-mile stretch along the scenic Catawba River before tackling a challenging 3.5-mile trail loop featuring ste..

The Naked Mountain Ultra is a trail running event held at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina, featuring distances of 50 miles, 25 miles, and 10 miles. The course traverses four of the park's mountain peaks within the Uwharrie Mountains, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the e..

The Tough Frog - Last Man Standing Run or Ruck will take place in Williamston on Saturday 7 March 2026.

Perennial: A Time Based Endurance Run is a cup-free, safety-pin-free timed running event held on the grounds of Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont, NC, just outside Charlotte. Participants choose from 3-hour, 6-hour, or 10-hour time slots and aim to complete as many 5K-ish laps as possible on a lar..

The Sand Monster is a 6-hour endurance trail race held at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, South Carolina. Runners cover a 3.5-mile loop, climbing about 270 feet per lap, with a mix of single-track and double-track sections. The course features pine-shaded trails and a sandy climb, offering..

Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker is an ultramarathon held in Old Fort, North Carolina, starting at Camp Grier. The event offers 50-mile and 55-kilometer options through the western NC mountains known as “the other Pisgah.” Highlights include Snooks Nose, Green Knob, Black Mountain Crest, and Heartbreak R..

Camp Croft 50K, 50 Miler, and 100 Miler is a Mountaineer Rumble event held at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, SC. Runners complete a 10.05-mile loop that features the Fainforest Creek Connector and the Southside Trail Loop, with about 700 feet of elevation gain per lap. The format repeats for 3 lap..

The True to the Brew Trail 10K Run/Hike is an annual event held in Pomaria, South Carolina, featuring a scenic course along the Peak to Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail. This mostly flat, wide, and non-technical trail follows an old railroad path, making it suitable for runners and hikers of..