Trail Running calendar near Pisgah Forest 2025-2026

The Dirty Santa Trail Run will take place in Lenoir on Saturday 13 December 2025. You can run 5 miles.

The Beast of the East 100 is an ultramarathon event held in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, featuring multiple race distances including a 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile, marathon, and half marathon. The courses traverse the entire Crowders Mountain trail system, summiting both peaks and offering scenic vie..

The Helen Holiday Half Marathon, held in Helen, Georgia, is a scenic and festive trail running event featuring a half marathon and a 10K distance. Known for its challenging terrain, the course includes significant climbs and technical trails, offering a fun and safe introduction to trail running. Th..

The Longest Night is a unique overnight trail running event held at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. Runners can choose from multiple distances including 50 miles, 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 10K, all run on a 1.5-mile loop through wide grassy trails with rolling hills. The race sta..

The 12 Hour Resolution Run/Walk will take place in Greenville on Saturday 3 January 2026. You can run between 3 and 12 kilometers.

The Fierce Dragon (H9) is a challenging multi-distance ultramarathon event held at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia. It features several races including a 200-mile "Full Fury," 100-mile "Firestarter," 100K "Frozen Toe," 40-mile "Flintstrike," 40K "Frost Talon," and the 25K Coosa Challenge. T..

The Tsali Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Almond, North Carolina, within the scenic Nantahala National Forest. It features multiple race distances: 8K, 30K, and 50K, showcasing the world-class Tsali Trail System alongside Fontana Lake. The course offers rolling, well-groomed trails wi..

The Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra will take place in Slater-Marietta from Saturday 31 January 2026 to Sunday 1 February 2026. You can run 4 miles.

The Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge is a demanding trail race held at Yonah Mountain Trailhead in Georgia, featuring steep, technical terrain with rocky, rooty sections and occasional scrambling. Participants can choose from a 25km race with 5,000 feet of climbing over three summits or a 50km race..

The Land and Lakes Relay will take place in Swannanoa on Saturday 28 February 2026.

The Catawba Falls 15K, held in Old Fort, North Carolina, offers runners a unique blend of speed and rugged mountain terrain. The race starts at the Foothills Watershed property with a smooth 2-mile stretch along the scenic Catawba River before tackling a challenging 3.5-mile trail loop featuring ste..

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 Tough Frog - Last Man Standing Run or Ruck is a challenging endurance event held in Williamston, South Carolina. Participants choose to either run or ruck with a 30-pound pack, completing 1-mile loops within a strict 20-minute cutoff. The race continues until only one competitor remains, testing..

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 Camp Croft 50K, 50 Miler, and 100 Miler is a trail running event held at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Participants run multiple loops of a 10.05-mile course featuring the Fainforest Creek Connector and Southside Trail Loop, which offer a mix of flat sections, rolling hills, a..

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 Lake James 7 Miler & 5k will take place in Nebo on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

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 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 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-..