Mill Spring
Trail Running Calendar near Mill Spring 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Mill Spring for 2026-2027! We've gathered 35 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A 13.1 miles trail race near Jones Gap State Park in Marietta SC, featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain, single track trails, and views of Rainbow Falls. Two aid stations supply water and snacks and the event is cupless.
The inaugural Railway Races in Hendersonville feature a timed 5k and a 1 mile fun run on the Ecusta Trail, with in-person and virtual 5k options and family-friendly amenities.
Experience a scenic 10 mile run or hike around the shores of Lake Summit on packed gravel roads. Enjoy mountain views and a pancake breakfast at the finish line in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
A timed endurance challenge in Greer, SC offering 9 hours and 11 minutes to run, walk, or ruck while honoring the heroes of 9/11.
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.
Night trail 5K at Paris Mountain State Park on Sept 25 hosted by Half Moon Outfitters; proceeds support park trail work, headlamp required, $40 entry.
Community 5K and 1 Mile fun run in Spartanburg supporting Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, with teams, awards, and race shirts.
October 2026
A capped trail half marathon of 13.1 miles at Croft Passage, Croft State Park on October 3, 2026; sold out with a wait list and a four hour cutoff.
A charity 5K trail run through Milliken Arboretum on October 10, 2026, with a vendor market, participant T-shirt, water stations, and awards for top age-group finishers.
An 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Forest on October 17, 2026, with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, limited to 300 runners and benefitting Friends of DuPont State Forest.
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.
A Halloween-themed running event in Hendersonville offering a 5k and 1 Mile, a costume contest, finisher medal, free shirt deadline, and a virtual participation option.
A 25 hour timed trail event at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC on a 3.6 mile loop with aid stations, free tent camping, and awards for top and milestone distances.
November 2026
A single-loop 100K trail race in Pisgah Forest, NC, featuring ~10,600 ft of climbing, nine aid stations, mandatory safety gear, and a 20 hour limit.
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.
December 2026
Experience a self timed ultra marathon through the wooded trails of a former military training base. Participants complete 5 km loops over 24 hours while contributing to a community style aid station in Spartanburg.
January 2027
Quest of the White Wolf is an in-person race in Lake Lure, NC on January 9, 2027 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K distances organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras.
An open-ended backyard ultra at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center where runners complete roughly 4.1 mile laps each hour until one runner remains.
February 2027
A 15k trail race in Old Fort, NC on Feb 27, 2027 featuring a riverside opening, a 3.5 mile loop to Catawba Falls, and support for local trail conservation.
March 2027