Trail Running calendar near Gantt 2025-2026

Run the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on August 22, 2026 with marathon, half and 10k options. Enjoy scenic single track, meadow views, finisher medals and live timing on a friendly trail loop.

Run the Not a Sprint Ultra in Forest City, NC on a mostly flat 8.34 mile out and back course with shady sections and well stocked aid stations. Choose 3, 6, or 12 hour timed events and chase 50 miles in the 12 hour race.

Run the scenic Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon in Mountain Bridge Wilderness with climbs to Little Pinnacle, Rainbow Falls views and riverside single track. About 2,000 ft of climbing for a challenging, rewarding trail experience.

Enjoy a scenic 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton as part of the ROC Race Series. Two wooded laps finish on the track for a spectator friendly community event for all ages.

Tackle a scenic 8k trail loop at Lake Conestee Nature Park, winding over soft single track and wooden boardwalks with river and wetland views. Finish with a medal, pancakes, music and free pro photos; dogs welcome.

Take on Assault on Yonah Mountain, a 2.5 mile one way ascent in Cleveland GA that climbs about 1,650 feet to a summit field finish. The timed ascent on technical, scenic trails is a bold, climb focused challenge.

The Last Wolf on Oct 10, 2026 in Kings Mountain NC is a Last Man Standing trail challenge with 50K, 25K and 5K options and unique finisher medals. Run repeating 3.1 mile gravel loops with rising time cutoffs and stocked aid stations.

Tackle a scenic 13.1 mile loop at Paris Mountain State Park with trails, climbs and waterfalls. Part of the Upstate Race Series, the race ends with a finisher medal and post race pancakes.

Run rustic trails on a 50 acre horse ranch at Bit of Hope Ranch on Saturday October 10, with a certified 5K, a 2K walk, and a Half Pint kids run. A virtual 5K option welcomes every pace and family fun.