Trail Running Calendar near Troutman 2026-2027

September 2026

Trail Run Walk 5 km 10 km

Chip-timed 5k and 10k trail races on a 120-acre Conover farm on September 12, 2026, honoring veterans and supporting the Saddles and Salutes program.

Sep

19

Sa

Rewild: A Last Runner Standing Event

Huntersville | 20 mi from Troutman

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

A lap based elimination run at Historic Rural Hill near Charlotte where runners repeat a roughly 1.75 mile trail and gravel loop until one runner remains, with on site amenities, prizes, and recycling initiatives.

October 2026

Oct

17-18

Sa - Su

HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race

Hickory | 25 mi from Troutman

Trail Run 100 mi

A 100-mile ultra in Hickory using a 4-mile mixed-surface loop, open to solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70% trail, over 15,500 feet of elevation, and marked signage for night running.

December 2026

Dec

5

Sa

Lake Norman State Park Trail Race

Troutman

Trail Run 30 km 50 km

Trail races of 30K and 50K at Lake Norman State Park with single-track loops, aid stations, finisher medals, and a 9 hour cut-off.

January 2027

Jan

16

Sa

Frosty Cox 6 Hour Trail Race

Concord | 26 mi from Troutman

Trail Run 6 mi 31 mi

A six hour trail event in Concord, NC on private singletrack featuring a 6.2 mile loop, significant elevation gain, aid station provisions, and finisher awards.

April 2027

Apr

3-4

Sa - Su

Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend

Concord | 26 mi from Troutman

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km

An outdoor obstacle-course weekend at Porter Farms, Concord, NC, featuring Sprint and Super races, kids events, and 4- and 12-hour Hurricane Heat formats.

May 2027

May

21-22

Fr - Sa

Time Laps 24-Hour Relay Race

Mount Holly | 29 mi from Troutman

Trail Run

A 24 hour trail running relay in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 score points by completing laps and bonus challenges, with team camping and meals included.