Trail Running calendar near Sylva 2025-2026

Run the Not a Sprint Ultra in Forest City, NC on a mostly flat 8.34 mile out and back course with shady sections and well stocked aid stations. Choose 3, 6, or 12 hour timed events and chase 50 miles in the 12 hour race.

Run the scenic Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon in Mountain Bridge Wilderness with climbs to Little Pinnacle, Rainbow Falls views and riverside single track. About 2,000 ft of climbing for a challenging, rewarding trail experience.

Enjoy a scenic 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton as part of the ROC Race Series. Two wooded laps finish on the track for a spectator friendly community event for all ages.

Tackle a scenic 8k trail loop at Lake Conestee Nature Park, winding over soft single track and wooden boardwalks with river and wetland views. Finish with a medal, pancakes, music and free pro photos; dogs welcome.

Take on Assault on Yonah Mountain, a 2.5 mile one way ascent in Cleveland GA that climbs about 1,650 feet to a summit field finish. The timed ascent on technical, scenic trails is a bold, climb focused challenge.

Tackle a scenic 13.1 mile loop at Paris Mountain State Park with trails, climbs and waterfalls. Part of the Upstate Race Series, the race ends with a finisher medal and post race pancakes.

Join Trick or Trail in downtown Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 for a festive 5K or 1 mile Spooky Sprint through historic 7th Avenue and the Oklawaha Greenway. Costumes, medals, shirts and a lively costume contest make it a fun day for a..