Trail Running calendar near Sylva 2026-2027

A mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, Tennessee on July 18, 2026 offering 130K, 70K and a 24-mile Waucheesi Challenge with live YouTube coverage and aid stations both day and night.

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.

At Tryon International Equestrian Center, the Asheville Spartan Event Weekend stages trail obstacle races across red clay hills, creek beds, and horse trails. Races include Sprint, Super, a kids race, plus an obstacle workshop and spectator..

A 7K trail race at Paris Mountain held alongside the USATF South Carolina Open and Masters Cross-Country Championships, with a commemorative patch for finishers, age group and overall prizes, and USATFSC awards for eligible members.

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 trail race at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC, the Twilight Trail 5K features a 5K course on mixed surfaces with gentle climbs and offers onsite and virtual options. A Weekend Challenge links it to the Kanuga Triat..

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 in Old Fort, North Carolina on August 8, 2026, with an event schedule and course maps available. Results may be posted automatically to Twitter when participants connect their accounts.

An endurance festival at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park with timed 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour races around Tellico Lake. It includes a ruck division with specific weight rules and a cash prize for breaking the 24 hour course record.

A weekend trail event near Vogel State Park with three distances on the Duncan Ridge corridor, notable elevation gain, on course support, and volunteer credit for helpers.

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.

H9 Dragon runs a 50 Miler and a marathon at Vogel State Park on August 22, 2026. Event entry requires H9 trail club membership and registration closes August 4.

A community tribute on August 23 featuring a 5K with digital timing, a 1 mile fun walk, a family mud run with obstacles, and a virtual 5K; proceeds support the P.H.I.L. Foundation.

A community cross country event at Cherokee Farm in Knoxville featuring a fully grass 2 mile course open to all ages. Weekend divisions include elementary through college and proceeds support Tennessee Endurance and the UT Running Club.

Experience an off road adventure at Panther Creek State Park featuring half marathon and 10K trail distances. Run through wooded loops and scenic lakeside paths in this established Tennessee trail series event.

A timed trail event at Lake Zwerner in Dahlonega offering 24, 12, and 6 hour formats on a 4.545 mile loop with steep climbs, rocky sections, one aid station, and a community donation to local youth sports.

A 13.1 miles trail race near Jones Gap State Park in Marietta SC, featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain, single track trails, and views of Rainbow Falls. Two aid stations supply water and snacks and the event is cupless.

An off road 3 mile obstacle course with mud pits, hills, water and multiple waves at Harmony Family Center in Maryville on September 12, 2026. A separate 1K youth run allows an adult to accompany young children.

A 5k all-terrain run through North Georgia Wildlife Park with animal encounters and a meet and greet with Scottish Highland cows. Options include a 1 mile fun run and a virtual run, and proceeds benefit Creation Encounters.

An inaugural community race on the Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville, North Carolina on September 12, 2026. Features a timed 5K, a one mile fun run, finisher medals, awards and a virtual participation option.