Concord
Trail Running Calendar near Concord 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Concord for 2026-2027! We've gathered 29 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A community 5K trail run/walk at Rescue Squad Park on October 9, 2026 with timed divisions for grades 4–12 and adults; registration closes Oct 2.
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.
Trail half marathon and 5K at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte on singletrack with over 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
November 2026
Night trail running at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte with 5K, 10K and half marathon options; headlamps required and hydration-only aid stations on course.
Random-distance trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte with a six hour option and 2.25 mile laps.
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.
December 2026
A mixed-terrain run at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte featuring a 5K, a 1 mile and a kids 1 mile through the facility’s man-made channels.
January 2027
Road-to-trail races at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon with on-trail hydration stations and age-group awards.
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.
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.
Trail races of 5K and 10K in Charlotte with a postrace plunge into the Deep Water Solo pool, plus packet pick up, registration tiers, and age group awards.
February 2027
A trail event in Charlotte where runners and their dogs can choose a 5K race or 1 mile walk, with adoption activities, vendors, and race amenities.
March 2027
April 2027
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.