Trail Running calendar near Lake Wylie 2026-2027

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.

Experience the 12th annual mountain running event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area. Choose between the 16 mile Vertical Mile or the 8 mile Vertical Half Mile on this North Carolina course.

Run loops around Hollis Hills Farm in Ellenboro, NC, on courses ranging from 5K to 50K. Finishers receive a unique handmade pottery medal. Camping is available, and all registration fees support farm development.

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.

Experience a mile long course of mud pits and obstacles at Porter Farms in Concord. Enjoy a non competitive atmosphere with slides, crawl zones, and a post race festival for participants and spectators alike.

Event Details Rudolph's Revenge is a 5K night run held on July 18 at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event is a fundraiser for the Northwestern Cross Country Team. Course The race uses the Northwestern High School..

The Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra is a Backyard Ultra in Concord, NC. Runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. The race follows the classic last-runner-standing format.

Experience an obstacle course race at the Tryon International Equestrian Center featuring horse trails and red clay hills. Choose from 5K and 10K distances or children’s races in a world class sporting venue.

Enjoy a six race trail series held on Wednesday evenings at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. Run or hike through three to five miles of single track and gravel paths as the sun sets.

Get muddy with family at the Ohana Mud Run in Morganton on August 8, 2026. This one mile course packs 16 playful obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river for a fun, well organized day that often sells out.

A rugged trail ultra at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC, featuring a repeating 3.24-mile loop. Conquer the 50K, 25K, or 5K and earn a unique, handmade pottery finisher's 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 women only 5K mud run featuring over 18 obstacles at Porter Farms in Charlotte. Focus on teamwork and empowerment in a non competitive environment open to all women and girls from age 7.

Experience a muddy obstacle course at the Jerry Long Family YMCA featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. This eighth annual event supports community health programs while challenging your strength and agility.

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.

The XC Experience is a 5k cross-country run on the R-S Central High School course. The two-lap route features dirt trails, grass, and paved sections, finishing on the track. It offers awards for all ages and is part of a local race series.

Overview The Table Rock Ultras are trail running events taking place in Morganton, North Carolina. The event features two race distances: a 50K and a 30K. The event is restricted to participants aged 18 and over. Course Details The courses..

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 24 hour loop race at Hinson Lake in Rockingham, North Carolina, run on a USATF certified 1.5032 mile inner loop with wooded sand and gravel trail and more than 16 wooden foot bridges. Pacers must be registered and entries are limited.

A community trail event in Wilkesboro on September 26, 2026 offering 5K and 10K timed runs, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual option, with chip timing and proceeds supporting the American Cancer Society.