Trail Running Calendar near Mount Gilead 2026-2027

November 2026

Trail Run 50 km 32 mi

Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.

February 2027

Feb

6

Sa

Uwharrie Mountain Run

Ophir | 18 mi from Mount Gilead

Trail Run 8 mi 20 mi 40 mi

Winter single track trail races of 8, 20, and 40 miles in Uwharrie National Forest on February 6, 2027 with pottery awards and aid stations.

Feb

27

Sa

The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon

Ellerbe | 16 mi from Mount Gilead

Trail Run 13 mi 26 mi

A longstanding small-town road race in Ellerbe, North Carolina offering USATF-certified marathon and half marathon distances on a 13.1 mile loop with chip timing.

March 2027

Mar

6

Sa

Naked Mountain Ultra

Albemarle | 14 mi from Mount Gilead

Trail Run 10 mi 25 mi 50 mi

Trail event at Morrow Mountain State Park offering 10, 25 and 50-mile courses with aid stations, drop-bag service, and parking at the pool lot.

April 2027

Apr

17

Sa

Uforea

Troy | 11 mi from Mount Gilead

Trail Run 50 km 100 km

Trail event in Troy, NC offering daytime and nighttime 50K races plus a combined 100K, organized by Uwharrie Events.

July 2027

Jul

17

Sa

Muddy Dash - Charlotte, NC

Mount Pleasant | 27 mi from Mount Gilead

Obstacle Run 5 km

Muddy Dash at Porter Farms on July 17, 2027 is a family-friendly mud run with obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, a pre-party, and both value and VIP registration options.

September 2027

Sep

25-26

Sa - Su

Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

Rockingham | 23 mi from Mount Gilead

Backyard Ultra 100 km

A 24 hour trail ultramarathon at Hinson Lake near Rockingham NC featuring a USATF certified 1.5012 mile loop, electronic timing, night lighting, and limited entry.