Trail Running calendar near Sylva 2026-2027

A 21+ trail run and walk at the Red Horse Inn with separate runner and walker courses on marked dirt and gravel trails; tickets include one house wine or beer and advanced registration is required.

A Halloween-themed 5k and 1 Mile in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026, presented by Aetna, featuring a costume contest, finisher medals, in-person and virtual options, and a winter-item collection for the Boys and Girls Club.

Sky To Summit is a two-day trail race in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24-25, 2026, featuring a 50K with 7,500 ft gain and 11 hour cutoff and a 25K with 3,500 ft gain and 5.5 hour cutoff. Event materials include maps, aid charts, and a run..

Trail races at Lake James State Park with a **50K**, relay options, and a half marathon starting and finishing at Fonta Flora Brewery. The weekend includes a costume contest and proceeds supporting local trail development.

Trail races on the East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback TN include a 100K out-and-back, several 50K options, a two-person 50K relay, and a 25K ruck with specific weight rules; courses finish at Wildcat Pointe and optional live tracking is avai..

A 25 hour timed trail run on a scenic 3.6 mile loop at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC on October 31, 2026, with free tent camping, staffed aid stations, milestone awards and handcrafted awards for top finishers.

A tailgate-style backyard ultra in Greenville featuring repeated 5 km laps on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, hourly raffle prizes, vendors, games and football on a big screen, with proceeds benefiting OVC Kenya.

An obstacle 5K at Tallulah Falls Middle School on November 8, 2026, featuring optional on-course obstacles and scenic terrain; proceeds benefit the Caleb Griffis Memorial Foundation for scholarships and ROTC support.

Experience a trail event at Norris Dam State Park featuring 25 km and 50 km loops on single track trails and jeep roads. Enjoy a well supported course with finisher medals and on site park accommodations.

A timed 4 hour and 8 hour loop race at Vogel State Park around Lake Trahlyta on a one mile mixed surface trail. Entry includes a jacket and finisher medal, with awards for the top three men and women by laps.

A single-loop 100k trail race in Pisgah Forest, NC that visits Looking Glass Rock and several summits above 6,000 ft. The course covers varied terrain, uses nine aid stations, requires strict safety gear, and has a 20 hour time limit.

Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.

Trail races at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA featuring 50K and 30K routes on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge trails, over 10,000 feet of ascent and seven aid stations, with proceeds returning to park volunteers.

Trail race in Brevard, NC on November 21, 2026 offering 7.5 miles, 25K and 50K on looped technical fern-lined trails with aid stations every 7.5 miles. Organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras.

A community Thanksgiving running event at The Village Green Commons in Cashiers, NC featuring a 5K Run/Walk and a Junior Warrior Course, t-shirt availability for early registrants, pies and medals for top finishers, and door prize drawings.

Experience a self timed ultra marathon through the wooded trails of a former military training base. Participants complete 5 km loops over 24 hours while contributing to a community style aid station in Spartanburg.

Trail races at Mead's Quarry in Knoxville include a half marathon, a 10K and a kids one mile on mixed technical singletrack and flowing mountain bike trail. The half marathon has a four hour limit and aid stations with small cups.

A December trail running event in Helen, Georgia offering a half marathon and a 10K. Maps, aid charts, race rules, and FAQs are provided and official photos from 2025 are available.

Overnight, lap-based trail races at Lakewood Nature Preserve on a 1.5 mile loop with distances from 10K to 50 miles, a cupless aid station with hot soup and drinks, and space for personal base camps.

The Lula Last Person Standing will take place in Lula on Thursday 31 December 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.