Trail Running calendar near Enoree 2025-2026

Hit twisty trails and climbs at Black Copperhead Sting in Belmont NC on August 15, 2026, with 50K, 25K or 5K loop options. Aid stations offer savory and sweet fuel and finishers earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.

Take on the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on August 22, 2026, with marathon, half marathon or 10k options across scenic looped trails and rolling climbs. Rustic camping, one stocked aid station and a friendly festival v..

Not A Sprint Ultra Races brings timed endurance running to the paved Thermal Belt Rail Trail in Forest City NC on a largely flat 8.34 mile out and back loop with aid stations. Choose 3, 6, or 12 hour formats and earn a buckle for 50 miles.

Scenic and challenging 13.1 mile trail half in Jones Gap State Park with 2000 feet of climbing and views of Rainbow Falls and Little Pinnacle. Post race pancakes, finisher medal and proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team.

Chimney Burn Ultra in Chimney Rock NC offers 50K, 25K and 10K trail runs featuring a dramatic out and back route past a waterfall and over long stair sections. Finishers earn handmade pottery medals from BlueGill; reg opens Jan 1 2026.

Join the XC Experience 5K in Rutherfordton NC for a two lap cross country course through woods, fields and a stadium finish. Part of the ROC Race Series, this spectator friendly event offers awards and a lively course for runners.

Run or walk the Lake Conestee 8k on Sept 20, a scenic 5 mile loop through natural trails and boardwalks at Lake Conestee Nature Park. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team and finishers get medals, pancakes and pro photos.

Run the True to the Brew 13.1 in Spartanburg SC on October 3, 2026, a point to point on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail. Expect a technical, moderately hilly course best for experienced trail runners and hikers.

Take on The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain on Oct 10, a Last Man Standing loop race with 50K, 25K and 5K options. Run 3.1 mile gravel loops with expanding cutoffs and fight to be the final finisher.

Run the scenic Paris Mountain Half Marathon at Paris Mountain Park, a 13.1 mile single loop through trails, switchbacks and lakes with waterfalls and 2,300 feet of climbing. Enjoy a finisher medal, post race pancakes and photos.

Run a certified 5K on a scenic 50 acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County on Saturday, October 10, with a 2K walk, a Half Pint kids run and a virtual 5K option. Family friendly event continues rain or shine with race day packet pick up.

Trick or Trail in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 offers a family friendly 5K and 1 Mile Spooky Sprint through the Historic 7th Avenue District and Oklawaha Greenway. Post race fun includes cider, vendors, a costume contest and fall fest..

Join the inaugural Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K on Oct 24, 2026 for a rolling gravel trail run through Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC. Celebrate Tico's 10th birthday while supporting Palmetto Wildlife Rescue.

Take a chance at The Unforeseen, a dice determined trail race at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve on November 14. Loop the scenic 2.25 mile course until fate calls it quits, enjoy free photos and compete for a Damascus steel knife.

Dusk to dawn trail running in Enoree, South Carolina on a scenic 1 mile off road loop from a barn through woods and fields. Light your headlamp, log laps through the night and see who covers the most by sunrise.

Run the Broad River Half Marathon through Harbison State Forest on scenic trails with shaded woods, creek crossings and rolling climbs. Finishers get a medal and a Southern post race meal in a friendly trail atmosphere.