Ellenboro
Trail Running Calendar near Ellenboro 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ellenboro for 2026-2027! We've gathered 26 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.
Navigate the Broad River Greenway using GPS coordinates in an adventure race featuring land navigation and an optional paddling component for individuals and teams.
Community 5K and 1 Mile fun run in Spartanburg supporting Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, with teams, awards, and race shirts.
October 2026
A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Croft Passage on the Palmetto Trail with a technical, moderately hilly course, a four hour cutoff, and a 200 runner limit.
Test your endurance at Kings Mountain in a unique elimination race where the time limit for each 5K loop shifts from forty to sixty minutes before resetting.
A themed 5K with flag-capture zombies plus a one mile family fun run in downtown Morganton on October 10, 2026, with food trucks and a fall after party.
A charity 5K trail run through Milliken Arboretum on October 10, 2026, with a vendor market, participant T-shirt, water stations, and awards for top age-group finishers.
A 21+ trail run and walk at the Red Horse Inn with separate runner and walker courses on marked dirt and gravel trails; tickets include one house wine or beer and advanced registration is required.
A community 5K at Shelby Middle School focused on mental health awareness, with provider booths, participant shirts and medals, family activities, and fundraising for kids.
November 2026
Experience the Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park with races ranging from 10 miles to a 100 miler on a scenic 10 mile trail loop.
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.
December 2026
Experience a self timed ultra marathon through the wooded trails of a former military training base. Participants complete 5 km loops over 24 hours while contributing to a community style aid station in Spartanburg.
Test your resilience at Crowders Mountain with trail races ranging from a Half Marathon to a 100 Miler featuring significant elevation gain and rugged terrain.
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.
April 2027
Trail races at Croft State Park in Spartanburg featuring 10.05 mile loops for 50K, 50 Mile, 100 Mile and a 10 Mile option, with aid stations and camping choices.
Single-loop hiking event at Kings Mountain offering 20- and 30-mile routes with aid stations, elevation gain details, and finisher medals.
A point-to-point 50K (31 miles) trail race from Crowders Mountain State Park NC to Kings Mountain State Park SC on April 24, 2027, with aid stations and an 11-hour cutoff.