Trail Running calendar near Sylva 2026-2027

Celebrate July 4 in Madisonville with the 1776 Merica Run featuring 17.76 and 7.4 mile options, ruck divisions, patriotic awards and a postrace hot dog cookout. Costumes encouraged and the event will be live streamed.

Join the Haw Ridge Trail Race in Oak Ridge Tennessee on July 11 2026 for an 8 mile trail through rolling climbs and lakeside singletrack plus a kids one mile fun run. Expect scenic views, a midcourse aid table and carry your own water.

Take on the Cherokee in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, a scenic but rugged trail ultramarathon with routes from 24 to 85 miles through ridges, towers and river views. Expect livestream updates, lantern lit aid stations and a festive finish with..

Run the Carolina Reaper Challenge on July 18, 2026 at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville to support the Upstate Running Club youth team. Choose from multiple distances and a team relay, enjoy medals, swag and live chip timing.

Trail Camp for Big Kids is an adult trail running camp in Robinsville, NC where runners and non runners gather for guided group runs, navigation practice, team building, and camp activities in the Nantahala National Forest. Expect flexible..

Tackle scenic single track trails at Table Rock State Park with a fun 5k or a challenging 15k that climbs to Pinnacle Mountain and drops through overlooks and creek crossings. Enjoy postrace food, drinks and finisher awards.

Tackle scenic lakeside loops at Fort Loudon State Historic Park with timed endurance options from 3 Hour to 24 Hour and a dedicated ruck division. The runnable 3.65 mile loop climbs about 500 feet and offers spectator access, awards and a $..

Run the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on Aug 22, 2026. Choose marathon, half or 10K over scenic 6.5 mile loops with rolling climbs and packed dirt trails, then enjoy stables tours, camping, swag and live results.

Tackle rugged trails and lake views at Panther Creek State Park with a half, 10K and kids mile for all ages. Expect steep single track, big climbs, aid stations and a limited edition event shirt for finishers.

Push your limits on the Thermal Belt Rail Trail at Not A Sprint Ultra Races, a multi hour timed event offering 3, 6 and 12 hour races. Well stocked aid and a 50 mile belt buckle for 12 hour finishers make this a sunny late summer challenge.

Tackle a scenic 13.1 mile trail through Jones Gap with waterfalls, river views and 2,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy a finisher medal, post race pancakes and a lively finish while supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Run Quest of the White Wolf in Chimney Rock offering 50K, 25K and 10K on the Four Seasons Trail to a waterfall and back. Expect a fierce climb with 1,000 stairs one way, shifting weather, solid aid, and a handmade pottery medal.

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 the Lake Conestee Nature Park 8k in Greenville for a scenic loop of trails, boardwalks and wetlands. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team and finishers enjoy pancakes and race swag.

Assault on Yonah Mountain in Cleveland GA on Sept 26, 2026 is a point to summit race covering 2.5 miles with about 1650 feet of climb over technical, rocky trails. Ruck division and handmade awards reward top finishers; grippy shoes advised..

Tackle the True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike Half Marathon on the scenic Palmetto Trail Croft Passage in Spartanburg. This technical 13.1 mile trail has rolling hills, a small capped field, and postrace brews and breakfast.

Hit the Paris Mountain Half Marathon at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC. This scenic 13.1 mile trail loop climbs about 2,300 feet past lakes and waterfalls, with proceeds helping the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Take on scenic single track through the Chattahoochee National Forest at the Blue Ridge Ultra in Blue Ridge GA. Pick 15K, 30K or 50K starting and finishing at Shallowford iron bridge, with aid stations, a race shirt and a post race meal.

Tackle a 100 mile road loop through the Tennessee and North Georgia mountains with nearly 15,000 feet of climbing, rivers and fall foliage. FSR 100 takes place October 17, 2026 in Copperhill TN with a 32 hour cutoff.

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..