Trail Running calendar near Jonesville 2026-2027

An evening single-loop 5K at Kanuga in Hendersonville NC on August 8 2026, the course mixes single-track, forest road and short paved sections. The event includes chip timing, a finisher medal, a commemorative shirt deadline and a virtual o..

The 13th annual JailBreak Escape Urban Challenge Run is a 3.1 miles obstacle and CrossFit style course in Lexington, SC on August 8, 2026 that raises funds for Lexington County law enforcement. Teams can compete for awards or enter to compl..

Community 5K at Easley High School with a kids mile for sixth grade and below, t-shirt guarantee for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the school cross country and track program.

A charity 5K at McAlpine Creek Park on August 8, 2026, presented by the Stride Forward Foundation. Proceeds support Charlotte area food banks and early registrants receive a guaranteed race shirt.

Old Fort Fifty takes place Saturday, 8 August 2026. The event materials include an event schedule, course maps, registration status checks, and automatic race-day result posting for connected Twitter accounts.

A timed trail endurance event at Daniel Stowe Conservancy on August 8, 2026 offering up to eight hours to walk or run as many 5K loops as desired, with an emphasis on sustainability and inclusive participation.

Trail races at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC, with 50K, 25K, and 5K options on a 3.24 mile loop. Aid stations provide food and drink, a 10 hour cutoff applies, and finishers receive a handmade pottery 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.

A time based ultrarunning event on the paved Thermal Belt Rail Trail in Forest City with 3, 6, and 12 hour options, aid stations, paced runner rules, and a 50 mile buckle for those who reach 50 miles within 12 hours.

A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC, on a 4.5 mile loop that uses marked trails and passes Lake Crawford and the Living History Farm. Aid station and drop bag access are available each loop and drinks are supplied..

Experience a 13.1 mile trail race through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain and views of Rainbow Falls. This cup-less event explores the rugged single-track paths of Jones Gap State Park.

A sixth annual trail run at Shining Hope Farms in Conover, NC offering chip timed 5k and 10k distances on a 120 acre farm. The event honors veterans and first responders while raising funds for Saddles & Salutes scholarships.

An inaugural running event on the Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville on September 12, 2026, featuring a 5K (in-person and virtual) and a 1 mile fun run, with race shirts, finisher medals, chip timing, and support options for the Ecusta Trail.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at The Master's Motoplex in Gaston, South Carolina on September 13, 2026. The course features 18 plus obstacles and welcomes participants aged 7 and older to run, jog or walk with a teamwork focus.

Experience a scenic 10 mile run or hike around the shores of Lake Summit on packed gravel roads. Enjoy mountain views and a pancake breakfast at the finish line in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

XC Experience is a two lap 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton NC. The route uses packed dirt, grass and some pavement and finishes on the stadium track with multiple spectator viewing points.

Trail ultras near Morganton NC at Steele Creek Park include 50K and 30K courses with significant climbing, creek crossings, technical single track, and aid stations offering drinks and basic food; runners should bring reusable water bottles..

Psychoactive is a Last Runner Standing race at Blackberry Ridge Farm near Charlotte. Runners repeat a 1.25 to 1.5 mile loop through gravel, trails and wildflower fields while slower runners are eliminated each round.

Experience a scenic 8k trail race through the forests and wetlands of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Run or walk a five mile loop featuring natural trails and boardwalks with views of the lake and local wildlife.

A community 5K in Kannapolis on September 26, 2026 that raises funds for Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit supplying no-cost service dogs to veterans who served after 2001. Registration fees and optional donations underwrite training, foster ca..