Monroe
Trail Running Calendar near Monroe 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Monroe 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.
October 2026
A Last Person Standing race on a 4.167 mile loop at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, with hourly loops, a pavilion aid station, crew spots, and handmade awards.
A 24 hour individual and team relay at Mint Hill Park featuring a 1.35 mile loop, on-course aid, and awards for 100K and 100+ mile finishers.
Trail half marathon and 5K at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte on singletrack with over 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
November 2026
Trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026, with a half marathon, 10K, 5K (including a dog jog) and a hike challenge.
Night trail running at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte with 5K, 10K and half marathon options; headlamps required and hydration-only aid stations on course.
Random-distance trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte with a six hour option and 2.25 mile laps.
A 5K trail run with a virtual 5K option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC, featuring an expo, vendor food trucks, participant giveaways, and proceeds benefiting the UCSO Foundation.
A 12 hour loop race at ASC Greenway around Lake Haigler in Fort Mill, SC with a 5K lap, limited field, and an aid station at the loop start and finish.
December 2026
A mixed-terrain run at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte featuring a 5K, a 1 mile and a kids 1 mile through the facility’s man-made channels.
January 2027
Road-to-trail races at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon with on-trail hydration stations and age-group awards.
Mount Afton Challenge in Concord, NC on January 16, 2027 invites runners, ruckers, and walkers to log the most 1 mile laps in a fundraiser for NAMI Cabarrus Rowan Stanly.
A six hour trail race in Concord NC on a 6.2 mile singletrack loop with stocked aid and finisher awards; five laps equal about 31 miles.
February 2027
A trail event in Charlotte where runners and their dogs can choose a 5K race or 1 mile walk, with adoption activities, vendors, and race amenities.
April 2027
An outdoor Spartan obstacle weekend at Porter Farms near Concord NC featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races and a 12 hour Hurricane Heat.
May 2027
Time based 8 hour and 4 hour races at Westminster Park on a 1.75 mile loop with about 155 ft elevation per lap and an organic aid station.