Rutherfordton
Trail Running Calendar near Rutherfordton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rutherfordton 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 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.
A community 5K and 1 mile in Hendersonville with a mostly flat course, costume contest, race shirt and finisher item, chip timing, and post race festival activities.
Trail races at Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo NC offering a 50K, half marathon and relay on lakefront singletrack with aid stations and handmade finisher medals.
A 25 hour timed trail event at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC on Oct 31 2026 featuring a scenic 3.6 mile loop, aid stations and free tent camping.
A community 5K at Shelby Middle School on October 31, 2026 raising funds and awareness for youth mental health with booths, food trucks, costumes, and awards.
November 2026
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
Trail races around Lake Lure, NC on January 9, 2027 offering 5K to 50K options across rugged mountain trails.
February 2027
A roughly 10 mile out and back from Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain to the Lookout trailhead mixing road and technical trail with aid stations and a 4 hour cutoff.
A mixed road and trail 15k at Foothills Watershed near Catawba Falls with 1,333 ft of climb, aid stations, a 150-runner limit, and finisher medals on February 27, 2027.
March 2027
A 61 mile team relay from Warren Wilson College in East Asheville to Fonta Flora Brewery near Lake James, for teams of four to six runners.
Timed 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour trail events at Ellaberry Llama Farm near Hendersonville NC with marked loops, on-course aid and medals for finishers.
Trail races of 50 miles and 55 kilometers from Camp Grier near Old Fort, NC, featuring steep climbs, technical singletrack, aid stations and live GPS tracking.
April 2027
Trail races in Black Mountain NC featuring a 36 mile Mount Mitchell Challenge and a marathon, each limited to 250 runners, with stocked aid stations and required safety gear.
Trail ultramarathon at Croft State Park with 100 Mile, 50 Mile, 50K and 10 Mile options on a 10.05 mile loop, stocked aid stations, and set time limits.
Timed trail event at Wag Valley Farm with scenic 3.2 mile loops, about 400 feet gain, 3/6/12 hour options and a one-loop 5K on private property.
A technical trail race in Montreat, NC covering about 14.5 miles and 4,000 feet of ascent over steep, rocky singletrack with two aid stations.
May 2027
A 100 mile trail race in Old Fort, NC on May 7, 2027, routed through the Black Mountains to Mount Mitchell with strict gear requirements and a 39 hour cutoff.