Albemarle

Trail Running Calendar near Albemarle 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Albemarle for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026

Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run

Troy | 17 mi from Albemarle

Trail Run 100 km 100 mi

A 100 mile and 100K trail race in Uwharrie National Forest on a technical 20.5 mile figure 8 loop with a 36 hour cutoff and a 150 runner limit.

A 100 mile and 100K trail race in Uwharrie National Forest on a technical 20.5 mile figure 8 loop with a 36 hour cutoff and a 150 runner limit.

OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge

Mint Hill | 28 mi from Albemarle

Trail Run

A 24 hour loop event at Mint Hill Park with a 1.35 mile trail loop, solo and team relay options, on-site aid, parking and awards for 100K and 100 mile finishers.

A 24 hour loop event at Mint Hill Park with a 1.35 mile trail loop, solo and team relay options, on-site aid, parking and awards for 100K and 100 mile finishers.

Dolphin Dash Trail 5K and Fun Run

Salisbury | 26 mi from Albemarle

Trail Run 5 km

A 5K trail run across a 100 acre school campus featuring gardens, athletic facilities, and a greenhouse, plus a 520 yard fun run of two laps around the soccer field.

A 5K trail run across a 100 acre school campus featuring gardens, athletic facilities, and a greenhouse, plus a 520 yard fun run of two laps around the soccer field.

January 2027

Mount Afton Challenge

Concord | 21 mi from Albemarle

Road Race Backyard Ultra

Mount Afton Challenge in Concord, NC on January 16, 2027 invites runners, ruckers, and walkers to log the most 1 mile laps in a fundraiser for NAMI Cabarrus Rowan Stanly.

Mount Afton Challenge in Concord, NC on January 16, 2027 invites runners, ruckers, and walkers to log the most 1 mile laps in a fundraiser for NAMI Cabarrus Rowan Stanly.

Frosty Cox 6 Hour Trail Race

Concord | 21 mi from Albemarle

Trail Run

A six hour trail race on private Concord, NC trails using a 6.2 mile singletrack loop with heavy elevation, stocked aid station, and finisher awards.

A six hour trail race on private Concord, NC trails using a 6.2 mile singletrack loop with heavy elevation, stocked aid station, and finisher awards.

February 2027

Uwharrie Mountain Run

Ophir | 15 mi from Albemarle

Trail Run 8 mi 20 mi 40 mi

Winter single track trail races of 8, 20 and 40 miles in Uwharrie National Forest on February 6, 2027. Aid stations, finish food, pottery awards, shirts, parking and shuttles are provided.

Winter single track trail races of 8, 20 and 40 miles in Uwharrie National Forest on February 6, 2027. Aid stations, finish food, pottery awards, shirts, parking and shuttles are provided.

March 2027

Naked Mountain Ultra

Trail Run 10 mi 25 mi 50 mi

Trail ultramarathon at Morrow Mountain State Park offering 50 Mile, 25 Mile, and 10 Mile courses with multiple aid stations and drop bag service.

Trail ultramarathon at Morrow Mountain State Park offering 50 Mile, 25 Mile, and 10 Mile courses with multiple aid stations and drop bag service.

April 2027

Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend

Concord | 21 mi from Albemarle

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km

An outdoor Spartan obstacle weekend at Porter Farms near Concord NC featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races and a 12 hour Hurricane Heat.

An outdoor Spartan obstacle weekend at Porter Farms near Concord NC featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races and a 12 hour Hurricane Heat.

June 2027

Outlast Charlotte

Concord | 21 mi from Albemarle

Trail Run 5 km 18 mi

A six hour trail challenge of hourly 5K laps on natural terrain where runners must finish each lap within the hour to continue.

A six hour trail challenge of hourly 5K laps on natural terrain where runners must finish each lap within the hour to continue.