Trail Running calendar near Lancaster 2025-2026

The Gnome Run 5k Trail Run/Walk will take place in Fort Mill on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

Run the Frosty Cox 6 Hour Trail in Concord NC, logging as many scenic 6.2 mile singletrack loops as you can within six hours. Expect hearty aid station snacks, a friendly vibe, and awards including a 50K prize for five laps.

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;..

Run scenic trails at Anne Springs Close Greenway near Charlotte with 4, 9, or 13 mile options, plus virtual entries for each distance. Enjoy food, beer, a cozy bonfire, and a Recover hoodie and finisher medal.

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..

Run the Mill Stone 50K or 10M on technical single track at ASC Greenway near Charlotte with creek crossings and a landmark stone to touch. 50K finishers receive a custom medal by a local artist and all runners get a shirt.

Cheraw 24 Hour at Cheraw State Park on Feb 21, 2026 invites runners to rack up as many loops as they like on a scenic 4.3 mile pine and oak trail with wildlife sightings. Aid stations, hearty food and a custom 100 mile buckle keep spirits h..

Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival Feb 21 and 22 2026 in Columbia SC offers ultramarathon and shorter trail distances for all levels. Enjoy guided tours, medals, camping and festival vibes while supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Choose the 35th Ellerbe Marathon or 10th Half Marathon in Ellerbe, NC on Feb 28, 2026 for a certified loop course through rolling country roads. Enjoy chip timing, small town charm, and handmade pottery awards at the finish.

Naked Mountain Ultra : event overview The Naked Mountain Ultra is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina. The event offers the following distances: 50 Miler 25 Mile 10 Miler Morrow..

Perennial at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on March 7, 2026 is a time based endurance run with 3, 6 and 10 hour options on a roughly 5K trail loop. Limited to 150 spots and benefiting Daniel Stowe Conservancy.

Take on the Sand Monster, a six hour trail run at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia SC on a shaded 3.5 mile loop with sandy climbs and pine needle singletrack. Expect race swag, a Boco trucker hat, and a fun awards and raffle.

Camp Croft invites runners to a weekend of looped trails at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, SC with distances from 10 miles up to 100 miles. Tackle a scenic 10 mile loop with aid stations, campsite options, and special finisher swag.

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..

Run the New South Trail Marathon at Charlotte Whitewater Center on April 4, 2026. Choose full or half distance and enjoy scenic natural surface trails, lively aid stations, and a rugged, rewarding trail experience.

Event overview Uforea is a trail running event in Troy, North Carolina, on April 18, 2026. The event is held on trails in the Uwharrie National Forest and is organized by the UwharrieUltras team. Registration opens October 20, 2025. The eve..

Run the Devil Makes Three 50K or 10 Miler in Waxhaw, NC on May 16, 2026, tackling technical trails, prairie grass and scenic lake views on a looped course. Finishers earn medals and optional custom shirts are available.

Event overview The May Madness 50K in Hoffman, North Carolina, is an ultramarathon made up of ten consecutive 5K laps (total 50K) held on May 23, 2026. Entrants must complete all ten laps to be considered finishers. Group starts are used fo..

Take on the Momentus BackYard Ultra at Williams Rushing Farm near Monroe, NC on May 30, 2026. Choose the signature hourly BackYard Ultra loop or a single loop Celebrity Fun Run on a rustic dirt course with camping and live music.

Event overview The Buck Creek Streak is a clothing-optional trail run and walk held at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, South Carolina (90 Carolina Foothills Dr, Chesnee, SC 29323). The course uses woods, trails, and meadows and is pro..