Trail Running calendar near Graham County 2026-2027

Experience trail running near the Blue Ridge Mountains with 15K and 5K races at Table Rock State Park. Navigate creek crossings and climbs toward Pinnacle Mountain to earn finisher awards and enjoy mountain views.

An evening trail 5K at Kanuga Conference Center with in-person and virtual options, family pricing for kids 12 and under, and a weekend challenge with the Kanuga Triathlon.

Community 5K at Easley High School with a kids mile for sixth grade and below, t-shirt guarantee for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the school cross country and track program.

A mid-August trail running weekend in Grandview, Tennessee with looped races from one hour to 24 hours, free tent camping and a glamping auction; proceeds support Flying Pigs Sanctuary.

Loop-based endurance event at Fort Loudon State Historic Park with 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour races plus a 6 hour ruck division.

Trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA with 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km options on a hilly multiple lap course and staffed aid stations.

August 22 2026 trail event in Blairsville GA with a 50 Miler and a Marathon along the Duncan Ridge; H9 trail club membership is required.

A community cross country event at Cherokee Farm in Knoxville featuring a fully grass 2 mile course open to all ages. Weekend divisions include elementary through college and proceeds support Tennessee Endurance and the UT Running Club.

Experience an off road adventure at Panther Creek State Park featuring half marathon and 10K trail distances. Run through wooded loops and scenic lakeside paths in this established Tennessee trail series event.

A timed trail event at Lake Zwerner in Dahlonega featuring a 4.63 mile loop and 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour race options. The course has rocky and rooty sections, steep climbs, runnable ridge lines, and a single staffed aid station.

The Frozen Head Ultra Marathon will take place in Wartburg on Sunday 6 September 2026. You can run between 13 and 50 kilometers.

Trail races on Bauxite Ridge in Collegedale, TN on September 7, 2026, featuring a 15K, 8K and 1K kids run with marked single track, stocked aid stations, cupless hydration policy, and awards for podium finishers.

A 13.1 miles trail race near Jones Gap State Park in Marietta SC, featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain, single track trails, and views of Rainbow Falls. Two aid stations supply water and snacks and the event is cupless.

An off road 3 mile obstacle course with mud pits, hills, water and multiple waves at Harmony Family Center in Maryville on September 12, 2026. A separate 1K youth run allows an adult to accompany young children.

A 5k all-terrain run through North Georgia Wildlife Park with animal encounters and a meet and greet with Scottish Highland cows. Options include a 1 mile fun run and a virtual run, and proceeds benefit Creation Encounters.

An inaugural community race on the Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville, North Carolina on September 12, 2026. Features a timed 5K, a one mile fun run, finisher medals, awards and a virtual participation option.

Experience a scenic 10 mile run or hike around the shores of Lake Summit on packed gravel roads. Enjoy mountain views and a pancake breakfast at the finish line in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

A trail running weekend in Dalton, Georgia featuring 100, 50, 35, and 18 mile races on the Pinhoti Trail with crew-accessible loop sections.

A 50K trail race in Frozen Head State Park with a secret course, significant climbs, strict rules (no GPS or pacers), and a decisive split between marathon and 50K finishes.

A multi-duration loop trail event at Panther Creek State Park with 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour options, a 6 hour ruck division, on-site aid and Base Camp camping.