Hickory
Trail Running Calendar near Hickory 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Hickory for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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 community 5K trail run/walk at Rescue Squad Park on October 9, 2026 with timed divisions for grades 4–12 and adults; registration closes Oct 2.
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.
Test your endurance at Lake Rhodhiss Trailfest with 3, 6, or 12 hour timed challenges on a scenic three mile loop featuring trails and crushed cinder greenways.
Inaugural Hickory 100 miles ultra on a 4 mile loop with mixed trails, over 17,230 feet of elevation, open to solo runners and teams of 2 to 10.
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
Experience the rugged beauty of South Mountains State Park on a scenic 12.9 mile trail half marathon featuring 2,600 feet of elevation gain and multiple mountain overlooks.
April 2027
May 2027
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..
August 2027
A one mile family mud course in Morganton NC with 16 obstacles, a lazy river and free event photos, held on a private motocross compound.