Lenoir
Trail Running Calendar near Lenoir 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lenoir for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
SDRC Charity 5k in Wilkesboro on September 5, 2026 is a 5K run/walk to raise funds for Ebenezers Christian Children’s home with food and yard games on site.
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.
Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run/Walk at Cub Creek Park offers timed 5K and 10K trail races, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual run or walk option, with proceeds benefiting a Relay for Life team.
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.
A 100-mile ultra in Hickory using a 4-mile mixed-surface loop, open to solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70% trail, over 15,500 feet of elevation, and marked signage for night running.
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.
November 2026
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
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.
March 2027
Trail races in Purlear, NC offering a 4 Miler, 25K and 50K across mountain trails with technical terrain and a waterfall on course.
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
Ohana Mud Run in Morganton on August 7, 2027 features a 1 mile course with 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers, a lazy river and extensive mud.