Trail Running calendar near Graham County 2026-2027

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 multi distance trail running event in Dalton, Georgia on September 18 and 19, 2026, featuring routes on the Pinhoti and Dry Creek Trail systems with distances up to 100 miles.

A 50 km trail race in Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee that reveals the course map the night before and prohibits GPS. It combines heavy climb and descent with strict navigation rules and a decision point between a marathon finish or the f..

The Dirt Circuit at Panther Creek State Park on September 19, 2026 features looped 3-, 6-, 12- and 24-hour formats, a ruck division, relay options, Base Camp aid and camping, and a 2.9-mile marked trail with scenic creek views.

A 5K trail run and 1 mile asphalt fun run at Big Ridge State Park on September 19, 2026, with online preregistration and fees supporting the Y's youth health and wellness programs.

A one-way uphill event in Cleveland, GA covering about 2.5 miles and 1,650 feet of gain to the Yonah summit. A ruck division has minimum weights and the route includes steep, technical sections and a strict time cutoff.

A third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Trail races of 25K and 50K on the Bartram Trail near Franklin NC, with significant elevation gain, aid stations, a 150-runner field limit and post-race music, food and beer.

Run the historic Colonel Robert Sink Trail on Currahee Mountain. This event features unpaved uphill courses through the training grounds of WWII paratroopers with options for a 5K walk/run or a 10K mountain run.

A trail race near Dahlonega, GA offering a 50K and a half marathon on three roughly 10 mile loops with about 5000 feet of total climb. Aid stations include veggie friendly food and awards go to the top three men and women in each race.

A mountain trail event near Blue Ridge, Georgia offering 50K, 30K and 15K courses along the Benton MacKaye Trail with technical singletrack, creek crossings and six aid stations; the start and finish are at the historic Shallowford iron bri..

Trail races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10, 2026 offering about 6.2 mile and 9.3 mile courses with chip timing, one water station, and awards for the top ten men and top ten women in each race.

A trail race in south Knoxville on October 10 offering a 50k and a 7 Miler across varied singletrack and technical rock, with nearly 4,000 ft of climbing and aid stations placed along the route.

A timed endurance event in Whittier, NC offering 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour runs plus ruck divisions; a 1.4 mile loop mixes gravel and asphalt, features lap scoring with chip or self-keeping, and on-site lodging options.

FSR 100 is a 100-mile mountain road race in Copperhill, Tennessee on October 17, 2026, featuring a loop course into North Georgia and nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain.

A community oriented trail event in Sevierville offering a 24 hour challenge and an eight hour 9 to 5 option on a 3 mile loop, with central aid, finisher medal, custom T shirt, and a Dolly themed buckle for 80 miles.

An 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Forest near Hendersonville NC benefiting Friends of DuPont State Forest, limited to 300 participants and offering a virtual option, race swag and a wooden finisher medal.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

A Halloween-themed 5k and 1 Mile in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026, presented by Aetna, featuring a costume contest, finisher medals, in-person and virtual options, and a winter-item collection for the Boys and Girls Club.

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..