Franklin
Trail Running Calendar near Franklin 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Franklin for 2026-2027! We've gathered 15 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 5K trail run across a 100 acre school campus featuring gardens, athletic facilities, and a greenhouse, plus a 520 yard fun run of two laps around the soccer field.
December 2026
An unstructured day of running in downtown Winston Salem where participants set their own distance and use a central aid station from sunrise to sunset.
January 2027
Trail races at Salem Lake on January 8 and 9, 2027 offering a night 5K, looped 12.5K to 50K distances, and a four person 50K relay.
Mount Afton Challenge in Concord, NC on January 16, 2027 invites runners, ruckers, and walkers to log the most 1 mile laps in a fundraiser for NAMI Cabarrus Rowan Stanly.
A six hour trail race on private Concord, NC trails using a 6.2 mile singletrack loop with heavy elevation, stocked aid station, and finisher awards.
A charity running event at Kimberley Park with multiple distances including a 49 mile individual option and a team relay, supporting HOPE of Winston Salem.
February 2027
An out-and-back 5K at Jamison Park in Winston Salem on February 14, with finisher medals for all and a virtual 5K option.
April 2027
Obstacle course weekend at Porter Farms near Charlotte with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, a 12 hour Hurricane Heat, and spectator access.
Elimination style one mile races at Statesville Soccer Complex where finish-time limits drop by 30 seconds each round until a final runner remains.
Community 5K and 1 mile fun run at Jennings Park on April 24, 2027 with food trucks, vendor booths, and family-friendly activities.
June 2027
A community trail event on June 5, 2027 at Restoration in Woodleaf NC offering a timed 5K, a kids one mile run and an untimed 5K walk.
A single-evening event combining four track races and a 5K cross-country race, with finishers receiving a t-shirt and car decal.
September 2027
A lap-based last runner standing race at Historic Rural Hill on a compact 1.75 mile loop of trails, gravel, and fields with escalating prizes and eco-friendly practices.