Trail Running calendar near Sylva 2026-2027

Uphill race to Yonah Mountain summit in Cleveland, Georgia covering about 2.5 miles and 1,650 feet of ascent. A ruck division requires 15 lb for women and 20 lb for men.

Test your endurance on the technical hills of the Palmetto Trail during this 13.1 mile run or hike. Enjoy a custom medal and a full breakfast after finishing this scenic course through the Croft Passage.

Trail race in Franklin, NC on the historic Bartram Trail with 25K and 50K options, significant elevation gain, multiple aid stations, a 150-runner field limit, and post-race music, food trucks, and awards.

Trail race near Dahlonega, GA offering a 50K of three approximately 10-mile loops with 5000 feet of elevation and a half marathon single loop. Mostly runnable single track with waterfalls, stream crossings and three aid stations.

Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K run in the Chattahoochee National Forest on the Benton MacKaye Trail and forest roads, featuring technical singletrack, creek crossings and six aid stations.

Trail races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10 with 20K and 10K options, chip timing, one water station on course, post-race snacks, and awards for the top ten men and women in each race.

Urban Wilderness 50k in Knoxville, TN on October 10, 2026 offers 50K and 10K distances with a listed location at 1515 Tilson St, and registration closes October 7 at 11:59 PM ET.

Timed endurance events on a 1.4 mile loop in Whittier, North Carolina offer 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour options with on-course aid, lap timing and onsite lodging. The loop mixes gravel and asphalt with modest elevation change each lap.

Experience a trail running retreat at Sadlers Creek State Park featuring distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic looped course along Lake Hartwell with lakeside camping and a community campfire atmosphere.

FSR 100 on October 17, 2026 is a 100-mile mountain road loop based in Copperhill, Tennessee with nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain and a 32-hour time limit; registration closes October 14, 2026.

A community-focused trail event in Sevierville where runners use a three mile loop to cover as much distance as possible. Options include a 24 hour challenge and a 9 to 5 eight-hour challenge with aid stations and an 80-mile Dolly themed bu..

An 8.5 miles trail race in DuPont State Forest on October 17, 2026 benefiting Friends of DuPont Forest. The well marked singletrack route features nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, two water stations and a post race forest festival.

A community 5K and 1 mile event in downtown Hendersonville with an event shirt and finisher medal for all. Costume contest, chip timing, a Fall Festival finish, vendors, and a virtual option round out the experience.

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 in Nebo North Carolina on October 24 and 25 2026 featuring a 50K, relays, and a half marathon that support local trail development.

Trail ultramarathon on the East Lakeshore Trail at Tellico Reservoir near Greenback Tennessee offering 100K, 50K, a two-person 50K relay and a 25K ruck. Courses finish at Wildcat Pointe with aid stations and optional live tracking.

A 25-hour timed trail event at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC, run on a scenic 3.6-mile loop with about 600' of gain per lap. Free tent camping, staffed aid stations, electronic timing, and milestone awards for 25/50/75 miles.

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.

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.