Concord
Trail Running Calendar near Concord 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Concord for 2026-2027! We've gathered 30 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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.
Trail races in Charlotte offering a half marathon and 5K on singletrack with over 1000 ft of elevation gain and on course aid stations.
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.
November 2026
Night trail running at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC with 5K, 10K and half marathon options; headlamps required and hydration stations on course.
The Unforeseen in Charlotte on November 14, 2026 is a trail event with a random-distance race and a six hour option run on 2.25 mile laps at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.
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 community 1-mile and 5K run at Park Road Park on December 5, 2026, raising funds for Grandma’s House with a cupless course and on-site medals.
A mixed terrain foot race at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering a 5K, a 1 Mile and a Kids Run with a post race hot chocolate bar.
January 2027
A road to trail event at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with aid 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 on private Concord, NC trails using a 6.2 mile singletrack loop with heavy elevation, stocked aid station, and finisher awards.
Trail races in Charlotte with 5K and 10K options followed by a plunge into the Deep Water Solo pool; pre-registration and race day packet pick-up are available.
February 2027
Trail event in Charlotte offering a 5K and a 1 Mile walk for participants and their dogs, with adoption events, vendors, clinics, and race day amenities.
March 2027
April 2027
Obstacle course weekend at Porter Farms near Charlotte with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, a 12 hour Hurricane Heat, and spectator access.
May 2027
A 24 hour trail running relay in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 run laps for points, camp on site, and receive meals, a medal and a race shirt.