Black Mountain
Trail Running Calendar near Black Mountain 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Black Mountain for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
The inaugural Railway Races in Hendersonville feature a timed 5k and a 1 mile fun run on the Ecusta Trail, with in-person and virtual 5k options and family-friendly amenities.
Experience a scenic 10 mile run or hike around the shores of Lake Summit on packed gravel roads. Enjoy mountain views and a pancake breakfast at the finish line in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
XC Experience is a two lap 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton NC. The route uses packed dirt, grass and some pavement and finishes on the stadium track with multiple spectator viewing points.
October 2026
A mostly grass 5K trail run in Canton with a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run on the day; proceeds support Pisgah High School Cross Country.
A Halloween-themed running event in Hendersonville offering a 5k and 1 Mile, a costume contest, finisher medal, free shirt deadline, and a virtual participation option.
Trail races in Nebo NC including a 50K with 2 and 3 person relays plus a half marathon along Lake James trails; proceeds support local trail development.
A 25 hour timed trail event at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC on a 3.6 mile loop with aid stations, free tent camping, and awards for top and milestone distances.
November 2026
Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.
January 2027
Quest of the White Wolf is an in-person race in Lake Lure, NC on January 9, 2027 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K distances organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras.
February 2027
A 15k trail race in Old Fort, NC on Feb 27, 2027 featuring a riverside opening, a 3.5 mile loop to Catawba Falls, and support for local trail conservation.
March 2027
Trail time races on March 13, 2027 at Ellaberry Llama Farm near Hendersonville NC with 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour options on marked trails and staffed aid stations.
April 2027
Trail trail event in Black Mountain, NC offering a 36 mile Mount Mitchell Challenge and a marathon that reach high elevations and require mandatory safety gear.
Timed trail event at Wag Valley Farm featuring a scenic 3.2 mile loop with 5K, 6-hour and 12-hour formats passing a waterfall and a vintage barn.
A 25K mountain trail race in Montreat, NC, with about 4,000 ft of climbing, mostly singletrack, mandatory safety gear, and a five hour limit.
May 2027
A 100 mile mountain trail race in Old Fort NC with about 48,000 feet of elevation change, a 39 hour cutoff, and mandatory safety gear for runners and pacers.
Trail races near Burnsville, NC with 50K, 25K, and 11K point to point courses featuring major climbs and detailed course maps and aid station info.