Trail Running calendar near Hendersonville 2025-2026

We have found 63 Trailruns within 80 miles of Hendersonville. See below where and when you can find the races.

Not-A-Sprint Ultra Races in Forest City, North Carolina, comprises 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour endurance events on the flat, paved Thermal Belt Rail Trail. The 8.34-mile loop runs out-and-back from POPS in Forest City with a total elevation gain of 95 feet; shade covers roughly a third of the course..

September 2025

Springmaid Splash is a trail running event held at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, featuring 5K and 10K races through scenic, lush trails on a 400-acre property. The course includes a unique splash crossing of the North Toe River, offering a true mountain running experienc..

Panther Creek Challenge is a Knoxville-area trail race at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, TN. The event offers a 10-mile, a 5-mile, and a Kids Trail Mile (with 14-and-under student options). Races start and finish at the Overlook Pavilion near Panther Creek Lake, with a course that climbs do..

Chasing Trails Ultras is a trail-running event in Old Fort, North Carolina, at the Gateway Trailhead. The 2025 edition on Sept 6 offers 12-, 6-, and 3-hour options plus a 5k loop. Each loop is about 3.2 miles with roughly 380 feet of elevation gain on single-track trails.Participants accumulate laps..

The Mountaineer Rumble 12 Hour is an endurance running event held at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, South Carolina. Participants run a 4.5-mile loop featuring scenic trails such as the National Recreation Trail, CCC Multi-Use Trail, Living History Farm, and Historic Farm Trail. The course offe..

Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held in Jones Gap State Park near Marietta, SC, traversing the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. The route includes Rainbow Falls, a Rim of the Gap Trail section, and a climb toward Little Pinnacle Mountain along rugged single-track trail..

Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run is held on the 120-acre Shining Hope Farms property on Saint Peters Church Road in Conover, NC, just north of Charlotte. Runners can choose the 5k or 10k Trail routes through scenic farm trails. The atmosphere honors Veterans, First Responders, and Law Enforcement..

Table Rock Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in Morganton, North Carolina, featuring 50K and 30K race options. The 50K course includes a summit climb of Table Rock Mountain, with approximately 5,700 feet of vertical ascent and 11,000 feet of total vertical change, traversing single-tr..

XC Experience is a 5k running event held in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, on September 20, 2025. The two-lap course runs on the R-S Central High School Cross Country layout, featuring mostly packed dirt and grass trails with a few paved sections. Runners start at the north end zone of the football..

The Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk is a scenic trail race held at Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville, South Carolina. Covering an 8k (approximately 5 miles) loop, the course features soft natural trails, single-track paths, and wooden boardwalks crossing wetlands and rivers, with 285 feet of elevati..

The JJ5K is an annual trail running event held in Stanley, North Carolina, at Common Ground. This beginner-friendly race features a 5K timed trail run primarily on grass and dirt paths, making it suitable for both adults and children. In addition to the timed 5K run, participants can join a 1-mile w..

October 2025

Dirty Wolf Racing’s The Last Wolf takes place in Kings Mountain, North Carolina (4611 Linwood Rd). It offers a Last Man Standing format with three distances: 50K, 25K, and 5K. The course is described as an easy gravel-trail out-and-back with some climb.Runners will find a fully stocked aid station w..

Papertown 10K/20K Trail Races take place at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park along Asheville Highway in Canton, North Carolina. The event offers two trail distances, 10K and 20K, appealing to both steady runners and longer-distance competitors. Billed as inaugural, the races promise a beautiful yet cha..

The Color Me Mutt 5K & 1 Mile Color Walk/Run is an annual, pet-friendly event held at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, Tennessee. Participants can choose between a timed 5K color run or a 1-mile fun run/walk, both featuring non-toxic color powder stations along the course. Dogs are w..

True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile point-to-point race in Spartanburg, SC, along the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail. The course runs from Cedar Springs Baptist Church to Croft State Park and is described as moderate with some hills and technical sections, best for expe..

The Naturalist Trail Race in Franklin, NC, part of Outdoor 76’s Fall Celebration, offers 25K and 50K trail events along the Bartram Trail from Wallace Branch to Wayah Bald. The 25K features over 5,500 feet of climbing; the 50K more than 8,500 feet, making it a grueling ascent and descent through rug..

Lake Rhodhiss Trailfest, held in Valdese, North Carolina, is a trail running event featuring a 10-mile, 10K, 5K, and a one-mile fun run. Set within Valdese Lakeside Park, the courses primarily traverse technical, single-track trails characterized by rolling hills, roots, and rocks, offering a challe..

Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run takes place at Bit of Hope Ranch in Gastonia, North Carolina. The event features a certified 5K Trail Run on a 50-acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County, plus a 2K Walk and a Half-Pint Race for children 7 and under. The atmosphere is famil..

Payson’s Run 10k is a trail race held at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, North Carolina. The 10-kilometer course is run entirely on NOC property, mainly along the Flint Ridge single-track with a mix of packed gravel and a short pavement section. Runners start and finish on the NOC campu..

The Paris Mountain Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville, South Carolina. Featuring a challenging course with 2,300 feet of elevation gain, runners navigate single-track trails, wide switchbacks, and two major climbs while passing three lakes..