Trail Running calendar near Forest City 2025-2026

The Leatherwood Marathon, held at Leatherwood Resort in Ferguson, North Carolina, offers multiple race distances including 10 miles, 25K, 50K, 50 miles, and a challenging 100-mile ultra. The course features private horse land trails with scenic, shaded tree lines and beautiful overlooks. Each loop i..

The Lake James 7 Miler & 5k races are part of the Lake James Races held at Fonta Flora's Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, North Carolina. These trail runs take place in the scenic Lake James State Park, featuring light rolling hills and beautiful views suitable for both beginners and experienced runners...

The Knock On Woodstock Trail 13.1 & 10k is a trail running event held at Camp Spearhead within Pleasant Ridge County Park in Marietta, South Carolina. Participants can choose between a half marathon or a 10K loop course featuring approximately 650 feet of rolling elevation per lap and over 90% shade..

The Smoky Mountain Relay is a challenging team running event held in the scenic Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. Covering over 200 miles split into 36 legs, teams of 6, 9, or 12 runners navigate a marked course featuring rugged mountain terrain and beautiful Western North Carolin..

The Quest for the Crest is a challenging mountain trail race held in Burnsville, North Carolina, featuring 50k, 25k, and a new 11k distance. Known as one of the hardest trail races in North America, the courses are point-to-point with extreme vertical climbs—up to 12,000 feet for the 50k—and technic..