South Mountains Marathons

The Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run is an annual event held at Shining Hope Farms on Saint Peters Church Road in Conover, North Carolina. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, this 5th annual run offers participants a choice between a 5k or 10k trail run or walk across scenic trails on the farm's 12..

Table Rock Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in Morganton, North Carolina, featuring 50K and 30K race distances. The 50K course includes a summit climb of Table Rock Mountain, with approximately 5,700 feet of vertical ascent and 11,000 feet of total vertical change, covering single-tr..

Lake Rhodhiss Trailfest, held in Valdese, North Carolina, is a trail running event featuring a 10-mile, 10K, 5K, and a one-mile fun run. Set within Valdese Lakeside Park, the courses primarily traverse technical, single-track trails characterized by rolling hills, roots, and rocks, offering a challe..

The Fonta Flora 50K and Half Marathon is a trail running event held at Lake James State Park in Nebo, North Carolina, starting and finishing at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm. The races feature scenic, gentle rolling trails along the lake's banks with mountain views, including the Linville..

The Dirty Santa Trail Run is a 5-mile trail race held annually in Lenoir, North Carolina, serving as the final event in the Foothills Run Series presented by UNC Ortho. The course begins and ends at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex and features nearly 3 miles of single-track trail on Zack's Fork Mou..

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..