Firestone
Trail Running Calendar near Firestone 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Firestone for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A family mud and obstacle event in Morganton NC with a one mile course, 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers, inflatables and a lazy river. Registration includes a shirt and medal, photos are free and parking is $10 per car.
Old Fort Fifty takes place in Old Fort, North Carolina on August 8, 2026, with an event schedule and course maps available. Results may be posted automatically to Twitter when participants connect their accounts.
A roughly 14-mile mountain race that climbs Grandfather Mountain twice over technical singletrack with about 4,200 ft of gain and a 200-runner field.
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.
October 2026
A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.
Multi-hour trail event in Valdese, NC on October 10, 2026 offering 3, 6 and 12 hour options on a three mile loop.
Trail races at Lake James State Park near Nebo NC featuring a 50K, relay options, and a half marathon with proceeds supporting local trail development.
A 25 hour timed trail run at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC on Oct 31 2026, run on a 3.6 mile loop with aid stations, free tent camping and awards for top finishers.
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
Multi-distance running event in Lake Lure, NC on January 9, 2027, organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras.
A winter trail half marathon in South Mountains State Park near Connelly Springs NC with 12.9 miles and about 2,600 feet of climbing.
February 2027
A 15k trail race in Old Fort, NC with a riverside start, a 3.5 mile loop to Catawba Falls, and partnerships supporting local trail conservation.
March 2027
April 2027
A trail event in Black Mountain NC offering a 36-mile summit challenge and a marathon, with stocked aid stations, required emergency gear, and prize awards.
A mountain 25K trail race in Montreat, NC on April 17, 2027 with about 4,000 ft of climb, mandatory trail experience, and required safety gear.
May 2027
Hellbender 100 in Old Fort NC is a 100 mile mountain trail race through the Black Mountains with roughly 48,000 ft of elevation change and a 39 hour cutoff.
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..