Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run

The Big Elkin Trail Relay, held in Elkin, North Carolina, is a team-based trail running event featuring 5K loops on a scenic course combining single-track trails and granite dust paths along the old E&A Railroad grade. The mostly shaded route offers views of waterfalls, Big Elkin Creek, and Elkin Re..

The Vertical Mile Challenge, held at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Hiddenite, North Carolina, is an annual endurance race featuring two distances: a full Vertical Mile (8 laps) and a Half Vertical Mile (4 laps). The course consists of a nearly 2-mile loop that includes a steep half-mile c..

The High Country Turkey Trot 10k is part of a festive running event held annually in Boone, North Carolina, featuring both a 10k and a 5k timed trail race, along with a fun run/walk. Participants can enjoy scenic routes through the Boone Greenway and Kennedy Trails, with awards for top finishers and..

The Stone Mountain Massacre is a challenging trail running event held in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, featuring distances of 50K, 25K, and 8 miles. The 50K race follows a point-to-point loop through Stone Mountain State Park trails and the Mountain to Sea Trail, with an elevation gain of 1,530 feet..

The Leatherwood Marathon, held at Leatherwood Resort in Ferguson, North Carolina, offers multiple race distances including 10 miles, 25K, 50K, 50 miles, and a challenging 100-mile ultra. The course features private horse land trails with scenic, shaded tree lines and beautiful overlooks. Each loop i..