Trail Running Calendar near Ophir 2026-2027

August 2026

Trail Run 3 km 5 km

Scenic mixed-surface farm course in Denton NC with steep hills, featuring a community 5K and a preseason 3K and 5K school invitational.

Aug

30

Su

Muddy Princess Charlotte

Mount Pleasant | 26 mi from Ophir

Obstacle Run 5 km

A women only 5K obstacle mud run in Charlotte on August 30, 2026 with 18+ obstacles, entries from age 7 and a partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

October 2026

Oct

17

Sa

Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run

Troy | 9 mi from Ophir

Trail Run 100 km 100 mi

A 100 mile and 100K trail race in Uwharrie National Forest on October 17-18, 2026 run on a 20.5 mile figure 8 loop of technical singletrack.

February 2027

Feb

6

Sa

Uwharrie Mountain Run

Ophir

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.

March 2027

Mar

6

Sa

Naked Mountain Ultra

Albemarle | 15 mi from Ophir

Trail Run 10 mi 25 mi 50 mi

Trail event at Morrow Mountain State Park offering 50, 25, and 10 mile courses with aid stations, drop bags, and pacer options for the 50.

May 2030

May

11

Sa

Mighty Mountain Run

Sophia | 25 mi from Ophir

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

Conquer mountain trails in the scenic Uwharrie Mountains of North Carolina. This chip timed fundraiser offers 5K and 10K distances featuring forest paths, mountain summits, and beautiful lake views to support local youth camp scholarships.