Trail Running calendar near Whittier 2026-2027

A timed endurance event in Whittier, NC with 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats on a 1.4 mile gravel and asphalt loop, with aid station, restrooms, shower facilities, permitted canopy areas and on-site lodging options.

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 with a 3-mile loop, offering a 24-hour challenge and an 8-hour 9 to 5 option; finishers who reach 80 miles earn a Dolly-themed belt buckle.

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 Halloween-themed 5k and 1 Mile in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026, presented by Aetna, with costumes encouraged, finisher medals, a Fall Festival at the Farmers’ Market, a virtual 5k option, and a costume contest with prizes.

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 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.

A timed loop event at Vogel State Park on November 14, 2026, offering 8 hour and 4 hour options on a one mile trail around Lake Trahlyta. Entry includes a jacket and finisher medal, and proceeds benefit Vogel State Park.

Single loop 100K in Pisgah Forest around Looking Glass Rock with multiple summits above 6,000 ft and varied trail surfaces. Nine aid stations, mandatory mountain safety gear, drop bag locations and a 20 hour cutoff.

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 in Blairsville, GA offering 50K and 30K on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails. The route features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and a set of enforced cut off points.

Experience the technical singletrack and scenic quarry trails of South Knoxville at the Dirty South Trail Races. Choose between a Half Marathon, 10K, or a dedicated Kids Trail Mile in a beautiful wilderness setting.

A trail half marathon and 10K in Helen, Georgia featuring steep climbs, technical singletrack and scenic views. Finishers receive a beanie, a pint glass and a medal and the half has a 4.5 hour cutoff.

Test your endurance under the stars at the Lakewood Nature Preserve. Choose your distance from 10k to 50 miles and complete 1.5 mile loops through the night on wide grassy trails.

Celebrate the New Year at Bridgeway Station with a flexible endurance event. Choose to run or walk a scenic two mile loop for three, six, or nine hours and track your progress with a unique lap tradition.

Trail event at Lake Lure, NC on January 9, 2027 offering distances from 5K to 50 miles, flagged course, staffed aid station, a 25 hour cutoff, and unique handmade pottery finisher medals.