Trail Running calendar near Pisgah Forest 2025-2026

Join the XC Experience 5K in Rutherfordton NC for a two lap cross country course through woods, fields and a stadium finish. Part of the ROC Race Series, this spectator friendly event offers awards and a lively course for runners.

Run or walk the Lake Conestee 8k on Sept 20, a scenic 5 mile loop through natural trails and boardwalks at Lake Conestee Nature Park. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team and finishers get medals, pancakes and pro photos.

Assault on Yonah Mountain is a timed uphill run to the summit in Cleveland, Georgia, covering about 2.5 miles with 1650 feet of gain. Expect rocky, technical climbs and a demanding but rewarding summit finish.

Run the True to the Brew 13.1 in Spartanburg SC on October 3, 2026, a point to point on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail. Expect a technical, moderately hilly course best for experienced trail runners and hikers.

Take on The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain on Oct 10, a Last Man Standing loop race with 50K, 25K and 5K options. Run 3.1 mile gravel loops with expanding cutoffs and fight to be the final finisher.

Run the scenic Paris Mountain Half Marathon at Paris Mountain Park, a 13.1 mile single loop through trails, switchbacks and lakes with waterfalls and 2,300 feet of climbing. Enjoy a finisher medal, post race pancakes and photos.

Trick or Trail in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 offers a family friendly 5K and 1 Mile Spooky Sprint through the Historic 7th Avenue District and Oklawaha Greenway. Post race fun includes cider, vendors, a costume contest and fall fest..

Sky to Summit returns to Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24 and 25, 2026 with 50K and 25K trail races starting and finishing in town. Run past waterfalls, climb to Rabun Bald and savor fall foliage plus sweeping three state views.

Run Croft State Park on October 24, 2026 with 50K, 25K or 8 mile options on a scenic figure eight loop of roots, rocks and climbs. Proceeds support local youth running and every finisher gets a medal.

Run through the night on a 1 mile off road loop in Enoree SC, starting at dusk and finishing at dawn, with the most laps by sunrise taking the win. Bring a light, enjoy aid stations, a hot breakfast and post race awards.

The The Longest Night 50mi will take place in Greenville from Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 20 December 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 miles.