Trail Running calendar near Slater-Marietta 2026-2027

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.

A trail ultramarathon near Morganton, NC offering a 50K that reaches Table Rock summit and a 30K that turns after the second aid station, featuring technical single-track, creek crossings, staffed aid stations, and primitive camping at Stee..

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.

Challenge yourself on the last Sunday in September with a 2.5-mile ascent of Yonah Mountain, climbing 1,650 feet to the summit. Choose to run, hike, or join the ruck division carrying a weighted pack. Enjoy the earned views before hiking ba..

Test your endurance on the technical hills of the Palmetto Trail during this 13.1 mile run or hike. Enjoy a custom medal and a full breakfast after finishing this scenic course through the Croft Passage.

A trail race in Franklin, NC, on the historic Bartram Trail offering 25K and 50K courses with significant elevation gain, multiple aid stations, a 150-runner field limit, shuttle service for 25K, and a post race festival with music, food an..

The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain, NC uses repeating 3.1 mile loops with a shifting cutoff cycle of 40 45 50 55 and 60 minutes. Missing a cutoff eliminates a runner and the final solo loop within the time limit decides the winner.

Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.

This trail event features a certified 5K run and a 2K walk across a 50-acre horse ranch in Gastonia, NC. A short Half-Pint run for kids 7 and under is also on the schedule. It's planned as a rain or shine event, with registration available..

Experience the Papertown Trail Races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton. Choose between 10km and 20km chip timed courses featuring wooded trails and scenic views.

The Zombie Run 5K in Morganton adds a thrilling twist to a standard race. Participants must navigate the course while keeping their flags away from roaming Zombies. A separate Family Fun Run and a festive after party with food and drinks co..

Experience a trail running retreat at Sadlers Creek State Park featuring distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic looped course along Lake Hartwell with lakeside camping and a community campfire atmosphere.

A family-friendly run and walk in downtown Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 with 5K and 1 Mile options, costume prizes, shirts and a 5K finisher medal, plus a post-race festival near the farmers market.

Two-day trail races in Sky Valley, Georgia offering 50K and 25K courses that climb to Rabun Bald and pass waterfalls, with finisher items and proceeds supporting local trail maintenance.

Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.

Trail races held October 24-25, 2026 at Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo NC offering a 50K with 2- and 3-person relays and a half marathon along Lake James State Park trails, with proceeds supporting local trail development.

This event features a 5k lap on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, starting a new lap every hour. After each lap, enjoy games, raffles, vendors, and football. Proceeds support the OVC Kenya program for children.

Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC offers looped trail races of 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile on a ten mile loop with about 650 feet elevation gain per loop. Aid stations and cabin lodging are available.

A single-loop ~62-mile trail race in Pisgah Forest with varied terrain, multiple 6,000+ ft summits, about 10,600 ft of gain, and well-spaced aid stations. Mandatory safety gear, packet pickup Friday, and a 20-hour time limit.

Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.