Trail Running calendar near Canton 2026-2027

Trail races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10 with 20K and 10K options, chip timing, one water station on course, post-race snacks, and awards for the top ten men and women in each race.

A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.

Urban Wilderness 50k in Knoxville, TN on October 10, 2026 offers 50K and 10K distances with a listed location at 1515 Tilson St, and registration closes October 7 at 11:59 PM ET.

A timed endurance event in Whittier, NC with 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats on a 1.4 mile gravel and asphalt loop, with aid station, restrooms, shower facilities, permitted canopy areas and on-site lodging options.

Experience a trail running retreat at Sadlers Creek State Park featuring distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic looped course along Lake Hartwell with lakeside camping and a community campfire atmosphere.

A community-focused trail event in Sevierville with a 3-mile loop, offering a 24-hour challenge and an 8-hour 9 to 5 option; finishers who reach 80 miles earn a Dolly-themed belt buckle.

An 8.5 miles trail race in DuPont State Forest on October 17, 2026 benefiting Friends of DuPont Forest. The well marked singletrack route features nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, two water stations and a post race forest festival.

A Halloween-themed 5k and 1 Mile in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026, presented by Aetna, with costumes encouraged, finisher medals, a Fall Festival at the Farmers’ Market, a virtual 5k option, and a costume contest with prizes.

Sky To Summit is a two-day trail race in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24-25, 2026, featuring a 50K with 7,500 ft gain and 11 hour cutoff and a 25K with 3,500 ft gain and 5.5 hour cutoff. Event materials include maps, aid charts, and a run..

Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.

Trail races at Lake James State Park in Nebo North Carolina on October 24 and 25 2026 featuring a 50K, relays, and a half marathon that support local trail development.

Trail ultramarathon on the East Lakeshore Trail at Tellico Reservoir near Greenback Tennessee offering 100K, 50K, a two-person 50K relay and a 25K ruck. Courses finish at Wildcat Pointe with aid stations and optional live tracking.

A 25-hour timed trail event at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC, run on a scenic 3.6-mile loop with about 600' of gain per lap. Free tent camping, staffed aid stations, electronic timing, and milestone awards for 25/50/75 miles.

A tailgate-style backyard ultra in Greenville featuring repeated 5 km laps on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, hourly raffle prizes, vendors, games and football on a big screen, with proceeds benefiting OVC Kenya.

A timed loop event at Vogel State Park on November 14, 2026, offering 8 hour and 4 hour options on a one mile trail around Lake Trahlyta. Entry includes a jacket and finisher medal, and proceeds benefit Vogel State Park.

Single loop 100K in Pisgah Forest around Looking Glass Rock with multiple summits above 6,000 ft and varied trail surfaces. Nine aid stations, mandatory mountain safety gear, drop bag locations and a 20 hour cutoff.

Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.

Experience an overnight trail event on a one mile loop in the South Carolina countryside. Complete as many laps as you can from sunset until sunrise and enjoy a hot breakfast at the end of the night.

Trail races at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA offering 50K and 30K on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails. The route features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and a set of enforced cut off points.

Experience a self timed ultra marathon through the wooded trails of a former military training base. Participants complete 5 km loops over 24 hours while contributing to a community style aid station in Spartanburg.