Forest City
Trail Running Calendar near Forest City 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Forest City 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.
October 2026
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.
Trail races at Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo NC offering a 50K, half marathon and relay on lakefront singletrack with aid stations and handmade finisher medals.
A 25 hour timed trail event at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC on Oct 31 2026 featuring a scenic 3.6 mile loop, aid stations and free tent camping.
A community 5K at Shelby Middle School raising awareness and funds for youth mental health, featuring provider booths, costumes, food, and family activities.
November 2026
Trail races at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC with 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options on a 10 mile loop, aid stations, awards and cabin accommodations.
A Halloween themed mud run in Morganton, NC on November 7, 2026 featuring costumes, themed obstacles, a candy finish and a best dressed costume contest.
Off road 5K trail run near Vein Mountain in Marion NC on November 14, 2026, with limited T shirts for the first 30 registrants and medals for all finishers.
December 2026
A resurrected 24 hour self timed lap race at Croft State Park on December 5 to 6, 2026, with laps tracked by placing rocks in a cup.
January 2027
Trail races around Lake Lure, NC on January 9, 2027 offering 5K to 50K options across rugged mountain trails.
February 2027
A mixed road and trail 15k at Foothills Watershed near Catawba Falls with 1,333 ft of climb, aid stations, a 150-runner limit, and finisher medals on February 27, 2027.
March 2027
Timed 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour trail events at Ellaberry Llama Farm near Hendersonville NC with marked loops, on-course aid and medals for finishers.
Trail races of 50 miles and 55 kilometers from Camp Grier near Old Fort, NC, featuring steep climbs, technical singletrack, aid stations and live GPS tracking.
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.
May 2027
A 100 mile trail race in Old Fort, NC on May 7, 2027, routed through the Black Mountains to Mount Mitchell with strict gear requirements and a 39 hour cutoff.
June 2027
Timed multi-hour running events at Hollis Hills Farm near Ellenboro NC on a 3 Mile loop with stocked aid stations and unique handmade pottery medals.
July 2027
Obstacle course weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center with a 5 km sprint, a 10 km super, kids races, a 4 hour Hurricane Heat, and spectator access.