Trail Running calendar near Sylva 2026-2027

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

Test your endurance at The Preserve at Lakewood in a unique elimination race. Complete two mile laps on rolling grass trails as the time limit grows shorter with every loop from sunrise to sunset.

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.

Experience a 6 mile out and back trail race along a scenic logging road in Rocky Fork State Park. Run alongside the creek to support park improvements as part of the State of Franklin Track Club Trail Series.

A July 4 running and rucking event in Madisonville, TN offering **17.76 miles** and **7.4 miles**, an on-site ruck division with weight rules, and a virtual option with GPS-supported submissions between July 2 and July 8.

A free July 4th 5K and 3K run/walk at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. Entry requires Upstate Running Club membership or a $10 donation; camping is available for $25 and the event includes a potluck social and fireworks.

Merrill's Mile in Dahlonega, GA runs July 10 to 12, 2026 and offers 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed events. The paved one mile loop is USATF certified and served by a single stocked aid station.

Experience the scenic trails of Oak Ridge at the Haw Ridge Trail Race. Balance a significant early ridge climb with several miles of smooth running along the lake in this 8 mile or kids 1 mile event.

The Cherokee in Tellico Plains TN on July 18, 2026 offers 130K, 70K and a new 24-mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge across trails and historic routes. The event features on-course aid stations, YouTube live coverage, and required safety gear.

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

Asheville Spartan Event Weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center on August 1 and 2, 2026 features Sprint and Super obstacle races plus kids events and an obstacle workshop on July 31. Courses use horse trails, red clay hills and cre..

A 7K trail race at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC with a moderate course that follows Lake Placid Trail, Mountain Creek Trail and park roads, finishing at Shelter 3. Registration opens December 21 2025.

Experience trail running near the Blue Ridge Mountains with 15K and 5K races at Table Rock State Park. Navigate creek crossings and climbs toward Pinnacle Mountain to earn finisher awards and enjoy mountain views.

An evening single-loop 5K at Kanuga in Hendersonville NC on August 8 2026, the course mixes single-track, forest road and short paved sections. The event includes chip timing, a finisher medal, a commemorative shirt deadline and a virtual o..

Community 5K at Easley High School with a kids mile for sixth grade and below, t-shirt guarantee for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the school cross country and track program.

Old Fort Fifty takes place Saturday, 8 August 2026. The event materials include an event schedule, course maps, registration status checks, and automatic race-day result posting for connected Twitter accounts.

An endurance festival on a 3.65 mile loop around Tellico Lake offering 24, 12, 6, 3 hour races and a 6 hour ruck division. Finisher awards are given and a $500 prize is offered for breaking the 24 hour course record.

Trail races at Vogel State Park with 100-mile, 40-mile, and 40 km options on the Duncan Ridge. The course uses multiple support points, has notable elevation gain, and the shortest distance avoids nighttime running.

A trail race day at Tryon International Equestrian Center offering marathon, half and 10K distances on a 6.5-mile loop through packed paths, single-track and meadows, with one cup-less aid station and on-site camping.

A club-run trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA, offering a marathon and a 50-mile race along the Duncan Ridge. Participation requires H9 trail club membership; registration closes on July 4.