Black Mountain
Trail Running Calendar near Black Mountain 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Black Mountain for 2026-2027! We've gathered 24 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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.
Halloween themed 5k and 1 mile in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 with a costume contest, awards, virtual option, and a winter item drive for the Boys and Girls Club.
Experience the rolling lakeside trails of Lake James State Park with 50k, relay, and half marathon races finishing at a local craft brewery in Nebo, North Carolina.
Test your limits at Camp Grier during a 25 hour endurance race on a scenic 3.6 mile trail loop with lakeside camping and milestone awards.
November 2026
Trail 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton NC on November 8, 2026, featuring an early 600 foot climb, rolling singletrack, and a downhill finish.
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.
Blackhawk Bolt 5K & Fun Run on November 14, 2026 at North Buncombe High School offers on campus road to trail races plus a virtual 5K.
January 2027
Experience the natural beauty of Lake Lure North Carolina with a range of trail races including 5K 10K 25K and 50K distances organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras.
February 2027
About 10 miles from Lookout Brewing Company combining roads, greenways and a technical trail loop over Lookout Mountain with aid stations and finish food and beer.
A mixed road and trail 15k at Foothills Watershed that reaches Lower and Upper Catawba Falls, featuring paved river sections, steep stair climbs, and two on-course aid stations.
March 2027
Timed trail event at Ellaberry Llama Farm in Hendersonville NC with 12 Hour, 6 Hour and 3 Hour options, on-course llamas, aid stations and finisher medals.
April 2027
A trail marathon and a 36 mile Mount Mitchell Challenge in Black Mountain NC on April 3, 2027 featuring summit access, stocked aid stations, and limited 250-runner fields.
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 technical trail race in Montreat, NC covering about 14.5 miles and 4,000 feet of ascent over steep, rocky singletrack with two aid stations.
May 2027
A 100 mile mountain trail race in Old Fort NC that reaches Mt Mitchell, with strict mandatory gear, a 39 hour cutoff, and qualification for Hardrock and Western States.