Trail Running calendar near Pacolet 2026-2027

A 24-hour lap-based relay at Whitewater Center in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 earn points per completed lap, with on-site camping, included meals, bonus point windows and a cap of 400 participants.

An organized trail event in Lowell, NC on May 22, 2027 with 50K, 25K and 5K distances. The course uses repeated three mile loops with steep climbs, marked with orange ribbon and yellow arrows, and has a ten hour cutoff.

GTC Memorial Day Honor Tower Mile is a competitive one mile race held on Memorial Day in Greenville, South Carolina. The event honors fallen service members and first responders and welcomes runners of all speeds.

An 8 mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve where runners complete four 2 mile laps solo or in 2 to 4 person relays. Each lap includes a mystery BYOB beer draw and the day finishes with awards, photos, music, and Beer Olympics.

A running event in Burnsville NC on June 5, 2027 offering 50K, 25K and 11K routes with up to 12,000 ft of elevation gain. Courses are point to point and maps, aid station details and a runner handbook are provided.

Multi-duration time trials at Hollis Hills Farm in Ellenboro, NC on June 5, 2027. Races run on a 3 mile farm loop with staffed aid stations and unique handmade pottery finisher medals, and registrations support farm development.

An elimination style trail event at The Preserve at Lakewood in Greenville, SC, run on a two mile loop where each lap's cutoff shortens by one minute. Distances range from 13.1 miles to 100K and the aid station is cup free.

A clothing optional trail event at Carolina Foothills Resort offering a chip-timed 5K and an optional 7.3K Mike Ward Challenge with awards, finisher's medal, and tiered early-registration benefits.