Trail Running calendar near Graham County 2025-2026

Conquer the Rock 50k is a challenging trail race held at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina. The event features two distances: a grueling 50k Foothills race consisting of two demanding laps, and a 25k Bear Crawl single loop. Runners tackle steep, rocky trails with a total elevation cha..

The Coyote Ugly 30K & 50K is a challenging trail race held in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay, Georgia, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp. Both distances begin with a gravel road section followed by climbs on the Pinhoti trails and Bear Creek, featuring creek cross..

The Llama Experience Ultra is a unique trail running event held at Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. Participants can choose from 3-hour, 6-hour, or 12-hour race options, running loops on private, scenic land inhabited by llamas, which runners can see and pet during the race. The cou..

The Georgia Death Race is a challenging 74-mile trail ultramarathon held in Blairsville, Georgia, starting at the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center and finishing at Amicalola Falls State Park. The course features approximately 16,000 feet of both ascent and descent, making it a grueling test of en..

The DT Stone Anvil is a challenging trail running event held at Fort Mountain State Park in Chatsworth, Georgia, featuring multiple race distances including 200 miles, 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and timed events up to 72 hours. The course consists of a demanding loop of about 20 miles with 5,000 feet of..

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 Bad Beard Events Stillhouse 100K is a challenging trail ultramarathon held in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, featuring a demanding out-and-back course along the Cumberland Trail. This 100K race doubles the popular Upchuck 50K route, known for its technical single-track terrain and significant elevation..

The World's Fair Ultras, held in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is a unique ultrarunning event celebrating human potential and community spirit. Set on a USATF-certified 0.55-mile flat loop at World's Fair Park, the race offers multiple distances including 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour (day and night), 24..

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 across 36 legs, teams of 6, 9, or 12 runners navigate a marked course featuring rugged mountain terrain and beautiful Western North Carolina sc..

The Feral Mtn 100M/50M is a new ultramarathon event held near Ellijay, Georgia, featuring challenging courses through three sections of national forest. The 100-mile race covers 104 miles with 21,000 feet of elevation gain, while the 50-mile race includes 10,000 feet of vertical climb. Runners face..

The Veterans Heritage Ridge Run is an annual fundraising event supporting the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. Starting at the Lincoln Park Technology Trade School, the event features three course options on the scenic, wooded, and hilly Sharps Ridge hiking trails: a 5K t..

The Firefly Trail Run, held in Hendersonville, North Carolina, offers a unique trail running experience on a scenic ~3-mile loop featuring over 400 feet of elevation gain. Runners pass by a stunning waterfall, mountain creeks, and a vintage event barn each lap. The event includes 5K, 6-hour, and 12-..

The Cruel Jewel 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultramarathon held in the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest in the North Georgia Mountains. The course features 92 miles of trails and 12 miles of mountain roads, with 20 aid stations along the route. Runners experience technical single-track trails,..

The Cruel Jewel 50 is a challenging 57.5-mile point-to-point trail race held in the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest in the North Georgia Mountains. Starting in Blairsville and finishing in Blue Ridge, the course features 50 miles of trails and 7.5 miles of mountain roads, with 10 aid stations a..