Name: Charlotte Running Company Trail Race
Start: 2026-01-17
End: 2026-01-17
Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina

About the Event

Kickstart your trail running year on a stunning Southern course at the Charlotte Running Company Trail Race, held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the scenic Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, SC. Just 16 miles from Charlotte, this event offers three distances—a challenging 13-miler, a 9-miler, and a 4-miler—with staggered starts from 8:30 AM, allowing runners to immerse themselves in the winter beauty of the Greenway's forests and lakes. Every participant, regardless of distance, receives a premium Recover brand hoodie and a finisher's medal, ensuring a top-tier experience from start to celebration.

After conquering the trails on January 17th, the post-race festival awaits with cold beer, delicious food, and a warm bonfire, creating the perfect atmosphere to share stories and revel in the accomplishment. It's more than a race; it's a complete winter trail day designed for community, challenge, and cozy celebration in one of the region's most beautiful natural settings.

Races Offered

13 Mile

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 13mi

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$103.63

4 Mile

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 4mi

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$60.83

9 Mile

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 9mi

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$92.93

Virtual 13 Mile

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 13mi

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$66.18

Virtual 4 Mile

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 4mi

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$66.18

Virtual 9 Mile

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 9mi

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$66.18

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Fort Mill.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.0° / 11.5°

wb_sunny -2.0° / 8.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.6 /

water_drop 68.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.0° / 11.5°

wb_sunny -2.0° / 8.0°

air 10.6 km/h

water_drop 68.4%

About Fort Mill

Fort Mill is a suburban town with about 35,000 residents located along the I-77 corridor in the northernmost part of South Carolina between Rock Hill and the city of Charlotte in North Carolina.