Conover
Trail Running Calendar near Conover 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Conover 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
A 100 Mile ultra trail in Hickory with solo and team entries, a 4 mile loop course that is about 70% trails, 17,230+ feet of elevation and a stadium start/finish.
Apple Festival 5K in Lincolnton on Oct 17 features a timed 5K on the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail Trail with proceeds benefiting United Way of Lincoln County.
December 2026
A roughly 5-mile trail race in Lenoir on 12/12/2026 featuring single-track, gravel and short hardtop sections, part of the Foothills Run Series, with early packet pickup, post-race s'mores and awards including Dirty Santa gift selection.
January 2027
Trail half marathon in Connelly Springs NC with about 12.9 miles and 2,600 ft of climbing on South Mountains State Park trails, organized by Tanawha Adventures.
April 2027
Elimination style one mile races at Statesville Soccer Complex where finish-time limits drop by 30 seconds each round until a final runner remains.
A 31 mile point to point trail traverse from Crowders Mountain State Park to Kings Mountain State Park with marked trails, aid stations, an 11 hour cutoff, and shuttle service.
Community 5K and 1 mile fun run at Jennings Park on April 24, 2027 with food trucks, vendor booths, and family-friendly activities.
May 2027
The Bear Crawl OCR is a locally operated obstacle course event in Morganton, North Carolina, held at a motocross training facility. It offers one- to six-mile courses with rolling terrain, a dirt bike track, creek and pond crossings, and several obst..
August 2027
A one mile family mud run in Morganton with 16 obstacles, a lazy river rinse, free on-site photos, concessions, and team-friendly registration.
September 2027
A lap-based last runner standing race at Historic Rural Hill on a compact 1.75 mile loop of trails, gravel, and fields with escalating prizes and eco-friendly practices.