Firestone
Trail Running Calendar near Firestone 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Firestone for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 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.
First annual Patriot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Morganton, NC features a 5K on the Freedom Cross Country trail and a 1 mile Fun Run on the Freedom Park track.
October 2026
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.
Timed 3, 6 and 12 hour trail events on a roughly 3 mile loop at Lake Rhodhiss in Valdese NC, with food, tent space, and occasional live music.
Trail races in Nebo NC including a 50K with 2 and 3 person relays plus a half marathon along Lake James trails; proceeds support local trail development.
A 25 hour timed trail event at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC on a 3.6 mile loop with aid stations, free tent camping, and awards for top and milestone distances.
November 2026
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
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
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.
Trail half marathon on January 9 2027 in South Mountains State Park near Connelly Springs NC, 12.9 miles with about 2,600 feet of climb and two creek crossings.
February 2027
A 15k trail race in Old Fort, NC on Feb 27, 2027 featuring a riverside opening, a 3.5 mile loop to Catawba Falls, and support for local trail conservation.
March 2027
April 2027
Trail trail event in Black Mountain, NC offering a 36 mile Mount Mitchell Challenge and a marathon that reach high elevations and require mandatory safety gear.
A 25K mountain trail race in Montreat, NC, with about 4,000 ft of climbing, mostly singletrack, mandatory safety gear, and a five hour limit.
May 2027
A 100 mile mountain trail race in Old Fort NC with about 48,000 feet of elevation change, a 39 hour cutoff, and mandatory safety gear for runners and pacers.
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..
Trail races near Burnsville, NC with 50K, 25K, and 11K point to point courses featuring major climbs and detailed course maps and aid station info.
June 2027
Trail races in Old Fort, NC offering a 50k loop, a net downhill half marathon, and a 10k on the Old Fort Gateway trails.