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Carolinas Trail Running Festival

calendar_today 11 Dec, 2026

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Carolinas Trail Running Festival

About the Event

EXPO!!!!

Date: December 12 Time: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Crowders Camps, Kings Mountain, NC Join us the day before the Beast of the East 100 for the Trail Zero Expo! This event is designed to connect runners, race directors, vendors, and creators in the North Carolina trail community. Purpose Our goal is to: Connect with fellow trail enthusiasts Explore new races and gear Share inspiring stories Give back to the North Carolina trail community All profits will support camp scholarships for local youth and community restoration projects in Western NC. Registration Runners/General Admission: FREE!!!!! Includes full expo access, opportunities to meet race directors, explore races and trail gear, and enjoy vendors, food, and community. Vendors/Race Directors/Media: FREE!!!! Includes reserved table space and opportunities to connect and promote your brand or event. Open to running stores, event organizers, outdoor brands, nonprofits, media, and more. Features Explore the best of the Southeast trail scene, including: Regional Races Latest Gear Trail Culture Community Programming Who You'll Find Connect with leading figures in the trail running community: Running Stores: Mountain Running Company Photographers: Jennifer Thornsen, Ruben Cosme Race Directors: New River Racing, OMR Ultras, Palmetto Ultras, Fisher king Ultras, Dirty Wolf Racing About Crowders Camps Crowders Camps exists to ignite sparks in young people through transformative outdoor experiences rooted in faith, growth, and connection. We're proud to host the Trail Zero Expo and support the North Carolina trail community. Summary The Trail Zero Expo, presented by Crowders Camps, offers a unique opportunity to connect with runners, race directors, and vendors in the North Carolina trail community. With a focus on connection, exploration, and giving back, this event promises a day of inspiration and community support.

Races Offered

General Admission

Dec 11, 2026

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Distance — General Admission

terrain

Type — Running

timer

14:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Kings Mountain.

thermostat Temperature
2.0° / 11.9°
wb_sunny Feels like
-2.1° / 8.5°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
6h 43m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.2 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
10.8 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (2.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
70.0%
wb_twilight Sunrise
08:25
nightlight Sunset
18:15

About Kings Mountain

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Kings Mountain is a small suburban city within the Charlotte metropolitan area in Cleveland and Gaston counties, North Carolina, United States. Most of the city is in Cleveland County, with a small eastern portion in Gaston County. As of the 2020 census, Kings Mountain had a population of 11,142.

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