Tryon
Trail Running Calendar near Tryon 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Tryon for 2026-2027! We've gathered 30 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC, on a 4.5 mile loop that passes Lake Crawford, historic farm trails, and an aid station each lap.
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.
Orienteering-based adventure at Broad River Greenway where racers navigate to provided coordinates; individual and team entries available with an optional paddling finish.
A trail 5K and walk at Common Ground in Stanley NC supporting a $2,000 scholarship for an East Gaston High School senior.
October 2026
A community 5K trail run/walk at Rescue Squad Park on October 9, 2026 with timed divisions for grades 4–12 and adults; registration closes Oct 2.
Last Man Standing race in Kings Mountain NC with repeating 3.1-mile loops and time limits that cycle 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 minutes then reset.
A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.
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.
A Last Person Standing race on a 4.167 mile loop at Westminster Park in Rock Hill where runners loop until only one remains.
5K trail run and 1 mile fun run at the Warlick Family YMCA with a family party area featuring games, bounce houses, music, and activities.
November 2026
Multi-distance trail event at Kings Mountain State Park offering 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile races on a looped course with two aid stations per loop.
A community 5k trail run and walk on November 7, 2026 at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, focused on raising awareness about the local foster and adoption system with interactive stations and age and gender race divisions.
Night trail races in Charlotte offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with a required headlamp and hydration only aid stations.
A lap-based trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve offering a dice-determined random distance or a 6-hour lap option on a 2.25-mile loop.
December 2026
Trail event at Crowders Mountain with redesigned routes from half marathon to a new 101 mile 100 Miler, aid stations, gear rules and set time limits for most distances.