Trail Running calendar near Pomaria 2025-2026

Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay at Lakewood Nature Preserve is four laps of a scenic two mile grassy loop through rolling, wooded hills. Bring your beers for a playful relay and post race party supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Take on Wicked Root 50K in Lowell NC on June 13, 2026, with 50K and 5K options on a scenic 10 mile loop featuring about 1,400 ft gain per loop. Aid stations are stocked and finishers earn unique handmade pottery medals.

Run The Longest Day at Lakewood Nature Preserve, a scenic loop course offering races from a half marathon to 100 kilometers amid rolling hills and wildlife. Proceeds benefit the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Join the Buck Creek Streak, a clothing optional trail run or walk through woods and meadows at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, South Carolina. Pick a timed 5K or take on the longer 7.3K challenge and earn a special finisher medal.

Run scenic loops at Hollis Hills Farm in Ellenboro with 5K, 25K (3 loops) and 50K (6 loops) options, rustic aid stations and a 10 hour cutoff. Proceeds support the farm and finishers earn unique handmade pottery medals.

Hit the trails at Harbison State Forest in Columbia for the Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon and 5K on July 12, 2026. This eco friendly race rewards every finisher with a shirt and medal and celebrates trail running for all paces.

Hit twisty trails and climbs at Black Copperhead Sting in Belmont NC on August 15, 2026, with 50K, 25K or 5K loop options. Aid stations offer savory and sweet fuel and finishers earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.

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 or walk a scenic 8k at Lake Conestee Nature Park with soft single track, wooden boardwalks over wetlands, and 285 feet of climbing. Finish with a finisher medal, pro photos and pancakes at the pavilion for a fun community race day.

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.