Trail Running calendar near Tega Cay 2026-2027

Muddy Princess Charlotte is a 5K obstacle mud run at Porter Farms in Concord, NC on August 30, 2026. The event features mud obstacles, finisher medals and event photos, offers Standard, VIP and Volunteer ticket types, and supports the Natio..

Timed 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour events on a flat paved 8.34 mile out and back on the Thermal Belt Rail Trail in Forest City NC. Aid stations and awards include a 50 mile belt buckle for 12 hour finishers.

An obstacle mud run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA with a 3.1-mile 5K for ages 7+ and a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages, supporting YMCA health programs and offering new medals for 2026.

A 12 hour night trail event at Kings Mountain State Park with a 4.5 mile loop through marked trails, lakeshore views, and a central aid station offering hydration each circuit.

A sixth annual trail run at Shining Hope Farms in Conover, NC offering chip timed 5k and 10k distances on a 120 acre farm. The event honors veterans and first responders while raising funds for Saddles & Salutes scholarships.

XC Experience is a two lap 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton NC. The route uses packed dirt, grass and some pavement and finishes on the stadium track with multiple spectator viewing points.

Trail ultramarathon in Morganton NC offering 50K and 30K courses that include the summit of Table Rock Mountain, creek crossings, technical single-track, multiple aid stations, and camping at Steele Creek Park.

An elimination-style running event on a 1.25-1.5 mile farm loop near Huntersville, NC, scheduled for September 2026. Runners complete timed laps until one remains while the event supports pollinator habitat and clothing and shoe recycling.

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 trail ultramarathon at Hinson Lake in Rockingham NC on a USATF certified 1.5032 mile loop featuring electronic timing, night chem light markings, a 500 runner cap and awards for 24 hour and 100 K finishers.

A memorial trail event in Wilkesboro, North Carolina on September 26, 2026 offering timed 5K and 10K runs, an untimed 5K walk, and a virtual option. Chip timing and RFID-tagged bibs are used and proceeds support the American Cancer Society.

Flint's Fabulous 5K in Kannapolis on September 26, 2026 is a 5K run/walk supporting Leashes of Valor, which provides no-cost service dogs to post-9/11 veterans. Registration options include a shirt choice and optional donations for specific..

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 running event at Rocky Branch Park with on-site and virtual 5K and 10K options; timing uses bib chips, participants receive a branded T-shirt and sticker, and proceeds support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain NC is a Last Man Standing race of repeated 3.1 mile loops with cycling time limits from 40 to 60 minutes then reset. Runners are eliminated for missed cutoffs and the final solo loop decides victory.

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.

A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.

A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.

Timed 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour events on a roughly 3 mile loop with two miles of trail and one mile of crushed cinder greenway in Valdese, NC. The event is the kickoff for Great State Trail Day and includes vendor space and food.

A 6 kilometer cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville SC featuring mixed surfaces and a closed course. Participants receive socks and age group awards; corporate shield team selection is required at registration.