Shut-in Ridge Run

The Ridge to Rails event in Old Fort, NC offers three trail running races: a 50k, a half marathon, and a 10k. The 50k is a challenging loop featuring a mix of smooth and technical terrain with about 5,700 feet of elevation gain and loss, running through scenic trails like Star Gap, Bernard Mountain,..

The Black Mountain Monster is an endurance running event held in Black Mountain, North Carolina, featuring 6, 12, and 24-hour race options. Set on a 3.25-mile loop through the wooded trails of Montreat College's White Oak Estate, the course includes grassy paths, single-track trails, fields, a woode..

Chasing Trails Ultras is a trail running event scheduled for September 6, 2025, in Old Fort, North Carolina. The race offers timed options of 3, 6, and 12 hours, along with a 5k race, all on a scenic, beginner-friendly ~3.2-mile loop trail with about 380 feet of elevation gain. Participants can comp..

The Papertown 10K/20K Trail Races take place at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton, North Carolina. This inaugural event offers two challenging trail running distances—10 kilometers and 20 kilometers—set in a scenic natural park environment. The race promises a beautiful yet demanding course fo..

The Quest for the Crest is a challenging trail running event held in Burnsville, North Carolina, on October 18-19, 2025. It features three race distances: 50K, 25K, and an all-new 11K, all of which are point-to-point courses with significant elevation gains. The races include steep climbs, technical..

The TreeTops 8.5 Mile Trail Race is held annually in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. This challenging trail race covers 8.5 miles with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, offering runners a scenic experience through 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees. Li..