Salisbury

Trail Running Calendar near Salisbury 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Salisbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

August 2026

Back in the Day 5K

Thomasville | 26 mi from Salisbury

Trail Run 5 km

A themed 5K and a 500 m kids run on August 22, 2026 at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. The event uses a campus cross country course, encourages decade attire, and includes an award for best dressed.

A themed 5K and a 500 m kids run on August 22, 2026 at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. The event uses a campus cross country course, encourages decade attire, and includes an award for best dressed.

Run at the Farm

Denton | 20 mi from Salisbury

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.

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.

Muddy Princess Charlotte

Mount Pleasant | 18 mi from Salisbury

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.

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.

September 2026

Dirty Dozen Obstacle Mud Run

Clemmons | 25 mi from Salisbury

Obstacle Run 3 mi

An obstacle mud run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA with a 3.1-mile 5K for ages 7+ and a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages, supporting YMCA health programs and offering new medals for 2026.

An obstacle mud run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA with a 3.1-mile 5K for ages 7+ and a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages, supporting YMCA health programs and offering new medals for 2026.

Rewild: A Last Runner Standing Event

Huntersville | 27 mi from Salisbury

Backyard Ultra 2 mi 13 mi ... 35 mi 50 mi

Lap based Last Runner Standing event on Sept 19, 2026 at Historic Rural Hill near Charlotte, with 1.75 mile mixed surface loops and eco focused practices.

Lap based Last Runner Standing event on Sept 19, 2026 at Historic Rural Hill near Charlotte, with 1.75 mile mixed surface loops and eco focused practices.

Sisters in the Fight 5K

Trail Run 5 km

December 2026

Lake Norman State Park Trail Race

Troutman | 23 mi from Salisbury

Trail Run 30 km 50 km

Trail race at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman NC offering 30K and 50K single-track courses with aid stations, finishers medals, and a no-refund policy.

Trail race at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman NC offering 30K and 50K single-track courses with aid stations, finishers medals, and a no-refund policy.

January 2027

Frosty Cox 6 Hour Trail Race

Concord | 19 mi from Salisbury

Trail Run 6 mi 31 mi

A six hour trail race in Concord NC on a 6.2 mile singletrack loop with 1,350 ft gain per loop and finisher awards for full laps.

A six hour trail race in Concord NC on a 6.2 mile singletrack loop with 1,350 ft gain per loop and finisher awards for full laps.

March 2027

Naked Mountain Ultra

Albemarle | 26 mi from Salisbury

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.

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.

April 2027

Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend

Concord | 19 mi from Salisbury

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km

An obstacle course weekend at Porter Farms near Charlotte with Sprint and Super races, kids events, and a 12-hour Hurricane Heat team challenge.

An obstacle course weekend at Porter Farms near Charlotte with Sprint and Super races, kids events, and a 12-hour Hurricane Heat team challenge.