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
A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC on a 4.5 mile loop with lake views, varied trails, an on course aid station, and provided drinks.
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.
Orienteering-based adventure at Broad River Greenway where racers navigate to provided coordinates; individual and team entries available with an optional paddling finish.
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 capped trail half marathon of 13.1 miles at Croft Passage, Croft State Park on October 3, 2026; sold out with a wait list and a four hour cutoff.
A Last Man Standing race in Kings Mountain NC with repeated 3.1 mile loops and cycling time limits that increase then reset, eliminating runners who miss cutoffs.
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.
November 2026
Multi-loop trail event at Kings Mountain State Park offering 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile distances with aid stations and cabin lodging.
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.
Trail race at Crowders Mountain, Kings Mountain NC offering distances from half marathon to 100 miles with multi-lap routes, aid stations, elevation gains and time limits.
January 2027
Quest of the White Wolf is an in-person race in Lake Lure, NC on January 9, 2027 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K distances organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras.
April 2027
Trail ultramarathon weekend at Croft State Park featuring 10.05 mile loops and distances from 10 miles to 100 miles with on-course aid and campsite options.
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 trail ultramarathon from Crowders Mountain State Park to Kings Mountain State Park covering approximately 31 miles (50K) with a 10 hour cutoff.