Trail Running calendar near Lake Toxaway 2025-2026

We have found 58 Trailruns within 80 miles of Lake Toxaway. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Night Owl- Vertical Challenge is a six-hour night trail race held at Byron Herbert Reese Farm in Blairsville, Georgia. The event features an out-and-back course of approximately 2.34 miles per lap, with about 654 feet of vertical gain each lap, offering a challenging climb and descent. Participa..

The Hollis Hills Farm Revival is a trail running event held in Ellenboro, North Carolina, featuring race distances of 5 miles, 25K, and 50K, including a 50K relay option. The course consists of loops around the farm, with the 5 Miler being one loop, the 25K three loops, and the 50K six loops, coveri..

The Chicopee Woods WildRUN is a trail running event held in Gainesville, Georgia, within the scenic 1,440-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. The race features 7-mile and 3-mile trail options that wind through rhododendron groves, cross creeks, and include a 140-foot suspension bridge, with rolling..

July 2025

The 1776 Merica event is a fun run organized by East Coast Adventures, taking place on July 4th in Greenback, TN. This event celebrates Independence Day with a choice of two distances: the full Merica at 17.76 miles or the half Merica at 7.11 miles. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere while..

Merrill’s Mile is a unique ultrarunning event held at Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega, Georgia. The race features a USA Track and Field certified 0.9951-mile paved loop course, 12 feet wide with about 10 feet of elevation gain per lap.Participants can choose from 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-..

The Carolina Reaper Challenge is a fiery endurance race held at Riverwest Nature Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina. Participants can choose from a 50k ultra (12 loops), half marathon (5 loops), 5-mile race (2 loops), or a 12-loop relay for teams of 2-4. The course is a paved 2.62-mile loop feat..

The Cherokee is an ultra trail running event held in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, featuring two challenging distances: 70K (46 miles) and 130K (84 miles). Set in the scenic Cherokee National Forest, the course offers rugged mountain terrain with significant elevation gains—over 10,000 feet for the 70K..

Trail Camp for Big Kids is a relaxed, multi-day trail running camp held at Rattler Ford Group Campground in the Nantahala National Forest near Robbinsville, North Carolina. Designed for adults of all running levels, the camp offers a mix of team building, navigation, community, and trail running fro..

August 2025

The Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K is a trail running event held in Pickens, South Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers two race distances: a scenic 5K suitable for novice and experienced trail runners, featuring single-track trails along Carrick Creek and a climb toward Pinnacle Mou..

The Old Fort 50 is a challenging endurance race held in Old Fort, North Carolina, featuring a 30.4-mile course on rugged, legendary mountain bike trails and newer paths by the G5 Trail Collective. Participants face 4,874 feet of elevation gain and descent over fast, technical terrain including the G..

The H9 Dragon is a trail running event held at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia, featuring a 50-mile ultramarathon and a marathon distance. Organized by the H9 Trail Club, the race follows the scenic Duncan Ridge Trail, known as the "Dragon's Spine," offering a challenging yet rewarding cour..

The Koala Bottle Table Rock 15K & 5K is a trail running event held in Pickens, South Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers two distances: a scenic 5K suitable for novice and experienced trail runners, featuring single-track trails along Carrick Creek and a climb toward Pinnacle Mountain..

The Baby Dragon event, held at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia, features multiple trail races including a 100-mile ultra, a 40-mile race, and a 40-kilometer race called the Dragon Egg. The 100-mile race involves traversing the Duncan Ridge Trail multiple times, with a 50-hour cutoff, while..

The Dark Horse Trail Series features a range of running events, including a marathon, half marathon, and 10k, set in the scenic Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, this event invites both seasoned and novice runners to experience the b..

Run with the Bears: Extreme Vertical Pursuit is an annual running event held at Bear Lake Reserve in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, set against the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. The event features a challenging 5K race with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, starting from The Summit—the highest point..

Not-A-Sprint Weekend is an endurance running event held annually in Forest City, North Carolina, featuring 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour individual races, as well as 6-hour and 12-hour three-person relays. The course is an 8.35-mile paved loop along the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, with minimal elevation..

September 2025

The Panther Creek Challenge is a trail running event held at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, Tennessee. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, it features multiple race distances including a 10-mile, 5-mile, and a Kids Trail Mile, with special categories for students 14 and under. The courses star..

Chasing Trails Ultras is a trail running event held in Old Fort, North Carolina, featuring timed races of 3, 6, and 12 hours, plus a 5k option. The course consists of a challenging yet beginner-friendly 3.2-mile loop with about 380 feet of elevation gain, winding through the scenic Gateway Trail sys..

The 24 Hours at Lake Z is a timed trail running event held at Lake Zwerner in Dahlonega, GA. Participants can choose from 24-hour, 12-hour, or 6-hour race options. The course is a 4.63-mile lollipop loop featuring rocky and rooty terrain, steep climbs and descents, runnable ridge lines, and water cr..

Springmaid Splash is a trail running event held at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The race offers 5K and 10K distances that wind through scenic trails on a 400-acre property, including a unique splash crossing of the North Toe River, providing an authentic mountain runnin..