Marion
Trail Running Calendar near Marion 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Marion for 2026-2027! We've gathered 26 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
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 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.
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.
Test your limits at Camp Grier during a 25 hour endurance race on a scenic 3.6 mile trail loop with lakeside camping and milestone awards.
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.
January 2027
Experience the natural beauty of Lake Lure North Carolina with a range of trail races including 5K 10K 25K and 50K distances organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras.
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.
February 2027
About 10 miles from Lookout Brewing Company combining roads, greenways and a technical trail loop over Lookout Mountain with aid stations and finish food and beer.
A mixed road and trail 15k at Foothills Watershed that reaches Lower and Upper Catawba Falls, featuring paved river sections, steep stair climbs, and two on-course aid stations.
March 2027
Timed trail event at Ellaberry Llama Farm in Hendersonville NC with 12 Hour, 6 Hour and 3 Hour options, on-course llamas, aid stations and finisher medals.
April 2027
A trail marathon and a 36 mile Mount Mitchell Challenge in Black Mountain NC on April 3, 2027 featuring summit access, stocked aid stations, and limited 250-runner fields.
A technical trail race in Montreat, NC covering about 14.5 miles and 4,000 feet of ascent over steep, rocky singletrack with two aid stations.
May 2027
A 100 mile mountain trail race in Old Fort NC that reaches Mt Mitchell, with strict mandatory gear, a 39 hour cutoff, and qualification for Hardrock and Western States.
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..