Trail Running calendar near Canton 2026-2027

Run a beautiful 3-mile loop in Hendersonville, NC. Choose from a 5K or timed 6-hour and 12-hour events on this scenic, challenging course. The event includes awards, camping options, and frequent aid station access.

Support the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park by participating in a hilly trail run or 10K ruck race in Knoxville. Choose from timed 5K runs or 10K rucks where food weights are donated to a local food bank.

Tackle Georgia's highest peak at the Brasstown Bald Buster. This 5k road race climbs 1,700 feet, with a separate rucking division for those who want to carry extra weight. Join the challenge for a scenic, no-frills ascent in North Georgia.

Course Details The event takes place at Wag Valley Farm. The course is a loop of approximately 3.1 miles. It begins on a flat section through a field with views of mountains before entering woods on a single-track trail. The trail features..

Experience a scenic 5 mile loop through the natural trails of Lakeside Park in Piedmont. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and a post race pancake celebration in a beautiful lakeside setting.

Hellbender 100 The Hellbender 100 is a 100-mile trail race. The 2026 edition will use an alternative course, combining elements of the 2025 route with the original course, due to trail conditions. The route passes through the Black Mountain..

Events The event features three main activities. 5K (Ages 13 and up) 5K (Ages 8-12 years) Fun Run (Ages 4 and up) The 5K course takes place on trails at Montvale and includes 20 obstacles, such as Adversity Hill, Tire Traverse, and the A-..

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a nighttime trail run in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners must bring their own light for the 6+ mile course through unlit wooded trails. The event also features a kids' trail mile and is part of a larger trai..

Experience a point to point mountain race in Burnsville North Carolina featuring a summit of Mount Mitchell. Choose between 50k and 25k distances with up to 12000 feet of elevation gain across technical terrain.

Experience a community focused obstacle course race at a motocross training facility in North Carolina. Navigate a dirt bike track, creek runs, and pond crossings across distances ranging from 1 to 6 miles.

Join this community trail race in Black Mountain to support cancer patients. Choose between an in person 5k through mountain trails or a virtual option to participate from anywhere.

Experience an adventurous trail race in the heart of Paris Mountain State Park. Run the 12K course and take on the long climb to the top of the mountain for a unique running experience in Greenville.

Honor fallen service members and first responders at this flat out and back one mile race in Greenville SC. Runners of all speeds are welcome to participate in this chip timed competitive event.

Choose your timed challenge at the High Noon Showdown, from 3 to 24 hours on a flat, looped trail course. The event also features a 6-hour ruck and supports Project Hope Foundation, with race proceeds funding autism community services.

Experience a minimalist trail race through the scenic terrain of Sky Valley, Georgia. Runners tackle a half marathon distance featuring the Bartram Trail and Rabun Bald without traditional race swag or awards.

Experience an adventure through Knoxville Urban Wilderness with SwimRun team and individual events or 5k and Half Marathon trail runs at Mead Quarry.

Experience a unique 8 mile trail race at the Lakewood Nature Preserve featuring a 2 mile loop and a community beverage challenge. Run solo or as a relay team before enjoying a post race celebration with yard games and food.

Event Overview The Ridge to Rails event takes place in Old Fort, North Carolina. It features three trail race distances: a 50k, a half marathon, and a 10k. The races use a combination of classic and new trails in the area, including the Old..

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

Test your endurance at The Preserve at Lakewood in a unique elimination race. Complete two mile laps on rolling grass trails as the time limit grows shorter with every loop from sunrise to sunset.