Trail Running calendar near Graham County 2026-2027

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K run in the Chattahoochee National Forest on the Benton MacKaye Trail and forest roads, featuring technical singletrack, creek crossings and six aid stations.

Second annual trail running event at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10, 2026, offering a 6.2 mile course and an about 9 mile course, chip timing, one aid station, and awards for the top 10 men and top 10 women.

Timed endurance events on a 1.4 mile loop in Whittier, North Carolina offer 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour options with on-course aid, lap timing and onsite lodging. The loop mixes gravel and asphalt with modest elevation change each lap.

FSR 100 on October 17, 2026 is a 100-mile mountain road loop based in Copperhill, Tennessee with nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain and a 32-hour time limit; registration closes October 14, 2026.

A community-focused trail event in Sevierville where runners use a three mile loop to cover as much distance as possible. Options include a 24 hour challenge and a 9 to 5 eight-hour challenge with aid stations and an 80-mile Dolly themed bu..

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.

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 community 5K and 1 mile event in downtown Hendersonville with an event shirt and finisher medal for all. Costume contest, chip timing, a Fall Festival finish, vendors, and a virtual option round out the experience.

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..

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.

Experience a trail event at Norris Dam State Park featuring 25 km and 50 km loops on single track trails and jeep roads. Enjoy a well supported course with finisher medals and on site park accommodations.

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.

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.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville, GA, on mostly singletrack with two aid stations, course markings, free race photos, and a full marathon made of two 13.1 mile loops that include the Appalachian Ap..

Experience the technical singletrack and scenic quarry trails of South Knoxville at the Dirty South Trail Races. Choose between a Half Marathon, 10K, or a dedicated Kids Trail Mile in a beautiful wilderness setting.

A trail half marathon and 10K in Helen, Georgia featuring steep climbs, technical singletrack and scenic views. Finishers receive a beanie, a pint glass and a medal and the half has a 4.5 hour cutoff.

A community race in Clarkesville, Georgia featuring the Hogpen Hill Climb 18K and shorter 5K events. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia's operating costs and housebuilding efforts.

Test your endurance at this backyard ultra in South Carolina. Run 4.167 mile laps every hour on the hour until only one participant remains at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center.

Gone Loco runs along the Eureka Trail in Athens, a gravel rails to trails route that winds through woodlands and Mashburn. The course is very flat and is listed as a certified marathon course.