Trail Running calendar near Clayton 2025-2026

Event overview Payson's Run 10k was scheduled for Sat, October 11, 2025 at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, North Carolina. The event has been cancelled. The race was limited to 200 participants. Registration included a finisher..

The Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run, organized by Dirty Spokes Productions, features two race options: a 6.2-mile and a 3.1-mile trail run, set in the scenic Chattahoochee Pointe Park in Suwanee, Georgia. This annual event, now in its sevent..

Blue Ridge Ultra in Blue Ridge GA features 50K to 15K mountain trail races through the North Georgia mountains with technical single track and creek crossings. Finish at the historic Ironbridge with a hot post race meal and finisher medal.

River Ridge Trail 5k is a trail run/walk held each October on the Camp Tipton trail system in Maryville, Tennessee. The race takes place at 933 Walker School Road, Maryville, and centers on honoring River Scantland, with proceeds supporting..

The Paris Mountain Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville, South Carolina. Featuring a challenging course with 2,300 feet of elevation gain, runners navigate single-track trails, wide..

Event overview Flatrock in Dacula, Georgia takes place on October 11, 2025 at Harbins Park / 2995 Luke Edwards Rd, Dacula, GA 30019. The event offers multiple trail distances and a combined challenge. Registration closes on October 5, 2025..

Join the Fausett Farms Sunflower 5K or 1 mile fun run through sunflower fields in Dawsonville on October 11. Expect uneven trails, a midcourse climb, breakfast, a finisher gift and a Chick Fil A biscuit amid millions of sunflowers.

Tackle rugged trails at Fort Mountain State Park in the Mystery Mountain Marathon and 12 Miler, where technical single track and panoramic fall foliage reward grit and curiosity. Celebrate lakeside with friends old and new after the race.

Tackle the FSR 100, a scenic 100 mile loop through Tennessee and North Georgia with roughly 15,000 feet of climbing. Start at Thunder Rock Campground and chase river views, fall colors, and a rewarding mountain road challenge.

Event overview TreeTops 8.5 Mile is a trail race held in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina, with the event location listed as 3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville, NC. The race benefits the Friends of DuPont State..

Held near Whittier, North Carolina (28789), the Viewpoint Endurance Challenge offers 24-, 12-, 6-, and 3-hour timed options on October 18–19, 2025. The 1.4-mile loop course combines a 1-mile hard-pack gravel section with a 0.4-mile asphalt..

Take in Tellico Reservoir views on runnable East Lakeshore Trail at Firewater Ultra, with 100K, 50K sunrise or sunset, relay, and a new 25K ruck. Enjoy lakeside singletrack and a sunset finish option for the 50K.

Event overview Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile is a Halloween-themed running and walking event presented by Hunter Subaru in Hendersonville, North Carolina, on October 25, 2025. The event starts and finishes in the Historic 7th Avenue Distri..

The Sadlers Creek Stumble is a fall trail running and camping event held at Sadlers Creek State Park in Anderson, South Carolina. It offers multiple race distances including a 32-hour 100-mile challenge, marathon, half marathon, and 10k, al..

Experience fall trail running at its finest at Sky to Summit in Sky Valley Georgia, with climbs to Rabun Bald, waterfalls and sweeping three state views. Choose the challenging 50K or the shorter 25K for an unforgettable mountain adventure.

Thriller Lake Endurance Run takes place at Little Mulberry Park in Hoschton, GA, on a 2.2-mile paved loop around Miller Lake. It features multiple timed options—12, 6, and 3 hours—plus a Trick or Treat Fun Run for all ages. The atmosphere i..

Fire Tower Frenzy : Ellijay, GA, Nov 1, 2025 Fire Tower Frenzy is a trail running event near Ellijay, Georgia. The event offers two distances: 40 Miler 100K Registration closes Oct 26 (check the event website for details). Course and logi..

Tackle the Chestnut Chase 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park, a scenic trail with a steep opening climb and a rewarding downhill finish. All proceeds support NCMTR and the Chestnut Mountain Foundation.

Event overview Cohutta Madness takes place on November 15, 2025 in Chatsworth, GA, at Conausaga Lake Road near Lake Conausaga. The event is a timed loop race with three time options: 12-hour, 8-hour, and 4-hour. Participants may run as many..

The Chateau Elan Muscadine Run, hosted by Dirty Spokes Productions, is an annual vineyard and trail running event held at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. The race offers two distance options: 5.5 miles (two laps) and 3.0 miles (one lap)..