Trail Running calendar near Sylva 2026-2027

An annual New Year event at Bridgeway Station offering 3, 6, or 9 hour self-timed running, walking, and rolling on a scenic two mile loop, with a mug and rock lap tradition, race swag, a cup-less aid station, and community vendors.

Multi distance trail event in Lake Lure NC on January 9 2027 offering 50 mile, 50K, 25 mile, 25K, 10K and 5K. Course is marked with orange reflective ribbon and yellow arrows, aid station supplies and unique handmade pottery medals.

Trail race at Gorges State Park with 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on a 16 mile loop; 25K is one loop and 50K is two loops. Aid station support and unique handmade medals, with proceeds funding brain deterioration and learning disabilities research.

A community race in Clarkesville, Georgia featuring the Hogpen Hill Climb 18K and shorter 5K events. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia's operating costs and housebuilding efforts.

Trail races of 4.34, 16.81 and 30.1 miles at Tsali Recreation Area near Bryson City. Winter trail conditions, limited parking, cupless aid stations, and a midrace drop bag for 50K runners.

Test your endurance at this backyard ultra in South Carolina. Run 4.167 mile laps every hour on the hour until only one participant remains at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center.

Gone Loco on February 14, 2027 takes place on the Eureka Trail in Athens, a flat, fully runnable gravel route that follows a former railroad bed through woodlands and the community of Mashburn. The course is certified as a marathon.

Test your endurance with multiple summits of Yonah Mountain in this technical trail event. Choose from distances up to 75k and experience steep climbs and bouldering scrambles in the Georgia mountains.

A timed in-person run on the Clemson University campus plus a virtual eight day challenge, featuring distances from an 800 m kids run to 8 mile options. Proceeds support Clemson's military affiliated student organizations.

Experience a challenging mountain run over the summits of Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock. Choose between a single loop 25k or a double loop 50k featuring significant elevation and rocky trails.

Trail loops at Ellaberry Llama Farm near Hendersonville, NC, featuring real llamas, apple-orchard trails, and formats of 12, 6, and 3 hours. Aid stations offer food and drinks, first aid is on site, and finishers receive a medal.

Georgia Death Race in Blairsville, Georgia on March 27, 2027 features a 74 mile course with published course records and detailed maps, aid station breakdowns, and runner and crew information.

A Marathon in Black Mountain, NC with an optional 40-mile Challenge to the Mount Mitchell summit for up to 250 runners who reach the Parkway turnaround within the cutoff; mixed pavement and trail course with multiple aid stations.

Trail race weekend near Helen, GA with marathon, a 14-mile half, a 4-mile and a kids 0.25-mile race on trails around Unicoi State Park; aid stations, pace-based cutoffs, parking at the Chattahoochee River field, and a post-race party.

Trail races at Camp Spearhead in Pleasant Ridge County Park on May 1, 2027. Distances include a half marathon and a 10k, with chip timing, aid station snacks, finisher medals, and proceeds supporting Camp Spearhead.

An 8K run and walk through wooded trails at Lakeside Park in Piedmont, South Carolina on May 2, 2027. The soft trail course covers about 5 miles and features overall and age group awards plus new apparel and socks for the first 100 entrants..

An obstacle mud run at Montvale featuring a 5K and a Fun Run for children; the course has over twenty obstacles, a lake dip, vendors and music, and proceeds support Montvale's therapeutic programs.

GTC Memorial Day Honor Tower Mile is a competitive one mile race held on Memorial Day in Greenville, South Carolina. The event honors fallen service members and first responders and welcomes runners of all speeds.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, GA, offering clock times only and no shirts or awards. Day-of registration is cash only and volunteers receive a complimentary entry to the next race.