Trail Running Calendar near Mount Gilead 2026-2027

August 2026

Trail Run 3 km 5 km

Run at the Farm at Denton Farm Park features a scenic 5K on mixed grass, gravel, and paved surfaces with notable hills. The day also includes a community 5K followed by preseason middle and high school 3K and 5K races.

Aug

30

Su

Muddy Princess Charlotte

Mount Pleasant | 27 mi from Mount Gilead

Obstacle Run Walk 5 km

A women only 5K obstacle mud run in Charlotte with 18 plus obstacles, teamwork focus and support for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

September 2026

Sep

26-27

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 in Rockingham NC on a USATF certified 1.5032 mile loop featuring electronic timing, night chem light markings, a 500 runner cap and awards for 24 hour and 100 K finishers.

October 2026

Oct

17

Sa

Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run

Troy | 11 mi from Mount Gilead

Trail Run 100 km 100 mi

A trail ultramarathon in Uwharrie National Forest using a 20.5-mile figure 8 loop, offering 100M and 100K distances with a 150-runner limit.

November 2026

Nov

28

Sa

The Derby 50K - Ellerbe, NC

Ellerbe | 16 mi from Mount Gilead

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. Aid stations, finish food, pottery awards, shirts, parking and shuttles are provided.