Mill Spring
Trail Running Calendar near Mill Spring 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Mill Spring for 2026-2027! We've gathered 34 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.
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 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Croft Passage with technical hilly terrain, a four hour cutoff and a 200 runner cap; the 2026 race is sold out with a wait list.
Community 5K at Asheville Christian Academy on October 3, 2026 with professional timing and proceeds supporting the ACA Cross Country Teams.
A charitable 5K at Milliken Arboretum on October 10, 2026 benefiting Trail Life USA Troop SC 0404 with an unpaved cross country course and a vendor market.
Fourth annual 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Forest with nearly 1,000 feet of climb, capped at 300 runners and supported by a free forest festival and a virtual option.
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.
Halloween themed 5k and 1 mile in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 with a costume contest, awards, virtual option, and a winter item drive for the Boys and Girls Club.
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
A roughly 62 mile trail ultramarathon in Pisgah National Forest with high elevation balds, waterfalls, 10 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
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.
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
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 loops of 12, 6, and 3 hours at Ellaberry Llama Farm near Hendersonville, NC, on marked mountain trails with on-site aid stations and a finisher medal.