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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 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 race offers participants a choice between a 5k or 10k trail run or walk across scenic trails on the farm's 1..

The Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run is a commemorative running event held in Wilkesboro, NC, honoring the life of Chad Lovette, who passed away from brain cancer. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the event features a 5K timed trail run, a 10K timed trail run, a 5K untimed trail walk, and a virtual..

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 Lake Norman State Park Trail Race is an annual event featuring 30K and 50K trail running races held in Troutman, North Carolina. The course includes smooth, rolling single-track trails with no repeat loops, offering a scenic and challenging experience for runners of all levels. The race provides..

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..