Rutherfordton
Trail Running Calendar near Rutherfordton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rutherfordton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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 raising awareness and funds for youth mental health, featuring provider booths, costumes, food, and family activities.
A 5K at Lake Lure Classical Academy on October 31, 2026 over grass, paved paths and nature trails to raise funds for LLCA athletics and equipment.
November 2026
A Halloween themed mud run in Morganton, NC on November 7, 2026 featuring costumes, themed obstacles, a candy finish and a best dressed costume contest.
Off road 5K trail run near Vein Mountain in Marion NC on November 14, 2026, with limited T shirts for the first 30 registrants and medals for all finishers.
December 2026
A resurrected 24 hour self timed lap race at Croft State Park on December 5 to 6, 2026, with laps tracked by placing rocks in a cup.
January 2027
Trail races around Lake Lure, NC on January 9, 2027 offering 5K to 50K options across rugged mountain trails.
February 2027
An approximately 10 mile out and back from Lookout Brewing Company in Black Mountain with road and technical trail sections over Lookout Mountain.
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
Trail races with real llamas at Ellaberry Llama Farm in Hendersonville, offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats on marked mountain trails.
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 from downtown Black Mountain to Lake Tomahawk and Mount Mitchell including a 36 miles Challenge and a mountain marathon, both capped at 250 runners.
Trail races at Croft State Park in Spartanburg featuring 10.05 mile loops for 50K, 50 Mile, 100 Mile and a 10 Mile option, with aid stations and camping choices.
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 mountain trail race in the Montreat Wilderness covering about 14.5 miles and 4,000 feet of ascent with steep, rocky singletrack.