Trail Running calendar near Graham County 2026-2027

Challenge yourself on the last Sunday in September with a 2.5-mile ascent of Yonah Mountain, climbing 1,650 feet to the summit. Choose to run, hike, or join the ruck division carrying a weighted pack. Enjoy the earned views before hiking ba..

The Naturalist Trail Race in Franklin, NC offers 25K and 50K distances on the historic Bartram Trail. Runners face a major climb to Wayah Bald, supported by aid stations along the route. The event concludes with a celebration featuring live..

Event Overview The Blue Ridge Ultra is a 50K loop trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest within the North Georgia Mountains. It offers three distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K. Course Details The course consists of sections on the Benton..

Head to Chestnut Mountain Nature Park for the second annual Papertown Trail Races. Choose between a 10K or a 20K course through scenic Canton trails. The event features chip timing, awards for top finishers, and a no-refund transfer policy.

The FSR 100 is a 100-mile mountain road race through Tennessee and North Georgia. With 15,000 feet of climbing on a scenic loop, runners have 32 hours to finish. It starts from Camp YMCA Ocoee in October 2026.

Traverse the scenic and rugged trails of Fort Mountain State Park. The marathon and 12-miler offer challenging climbs and historic views. Runners gather for a post-race celebration by the lake.

A family-friendly run and walk in downtown Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 with 5K and 1 Mile options, costume prizes, shirts and a 5K finisher medal, plus a post-race festival near the farmers market.

Event Overview The Georgia Sky to Summit trail running event takes place in October in Sky Valley, Georgia. It features two distances held on consecutive days. Distances and Course The event consists of two trail races: 50K (approximately..

The Firewater Ultra returns for its 12th year on the East Lakeshore Trail in Tennessee. Choose from 100K, 50K (with sunrise or sunset start), a relay, or a 25K ruck with weighted packs. Enjoy a scenic course along the Tellico Reservoir.

Trail races at Norris Dam State Park on November 14 2026 offering 25k and 50k loop courses on single track and jeep roads, with aid stations and optional Webscorer live tracking.

Looking Glass 100K Event The Looking Glass 100K is a running event that takes place near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. It covers a distance of approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles). The course is a single large loop that starts and finis..

Tackle the rugged trails of North Georgia in the Duncan Ridge Trail event. Starting at Vogel State Park, runners can choose between a demanding 50K or a 30K course on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge trails. This event supports local..

The Amicalola Falls Marathon and Half Marathon traverse the trails of Amicalola Falls State Park. The challenging marathon course includes two climbs up the famous 605-step Appalachian Approach Trail. Runners can expect fully supported aid..

Experience the Urban Wilderness of Knoxville with trail races ranging from a 10K to a half marathon. Run through rocky single track and scenic quarries at the beautiful Meade's Quarry at Ijams Nature Center.

The Helen Holiday Half & 10K is a trail running party in Helen, Georgia, on December 12, 2026. Choose from the half marathon or 10K distance on scenic courses.

Take part in the 48th annual Hogpen Hill Climb in Helen GA featuring a loop 5K and a legendary 18K mountain ascent. All proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia projects.