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Trail Running Calendar near Burnsville 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Burnsville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026
Oct
17
Sa

Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run

Trail Run 100 km 100 mi
Trail races in Uwharrie National Forest featuring a 20.5 mile loop course with 100 Mile and 100K options, technical terrain, and a 36 hour cutoff.
Oct
30
Fr

OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge

Trail Run
A 24 hour individual and team relay at Mint Hill Park featuring a 1.35 mile loop, on-course aid, and awards for 100K and 100+ mile finishers.
November 2026
Nov
14-21
Sa

UCSO Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run

Trail Run 5 km
A 5K trail run with a virtual 5K option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC, featuring an expo, vendor food trucks, participant giveaways, and proceeds benefiting the UCSO Foundation.
Nov
28
Sa

The Derby 50K - Ellerbe, NC

Trail Run 50 km 32 mi
Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.
January 2027
Jan
16
Sa

Mount Afton Challenge

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.
Jan
16
Sa

Frosty Cox 6 Hour Trail Race

Trail Run
A six hour trail race in Concord NC on a 6.2 mile singletrack loop with stocked aid and finisher awards; five laps equal about 31 miles.
February 2027
Feb
6
Sa

Uwharrie Mountain Run

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.
Feb
27
Sa

The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon

Trail Run 13 mi 26 mi
A longstanding small-town road race in Ellerbe, North Carolina offering USATF-certified marathon and half marathon distances on a 13.1 mile loop with chip timing.
March 2027
Mar
6
Sa

Naked Mountain Ultra

Trail Run 10 mi 25 mi 50 mi
Trail ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park offering 50 mile, 25 mile and 10 mile courses with aid stations, drop bag service and pacer options for the 50 mile race.
April 2027
Apr
3-4
Sa - Su

Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend

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.
June 2027
Jun
4
Fr

Momentus Backyard Ultra

Trail Run 4 mi
A Backyard Ultra in Monroe NC where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour on a private farm course, with camping, aid station, crew and spectator areas.
Jun
12
Sa

Outlast Charlotte

Trail Run 18 mi 30 km
Six hour trail challenge in Concord where runners complete a 5K each hour; finish all six to earn the OUTLAST medal and national leaderboard ranking.
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