Trail Running calendar near Pickens 2026-2027

A trail run and walk at the Red Horse Inn in Landrum, South Carolina on April 12, 2026, with separate courses of about 4 miles for runners and about 2 miles for walkers. Tickets include one glass of wine or beer and the event is 21 and over..

Trail races in Helen, GA with Marathon, Half Marathon and a 4 miler on trails that start and finish beside the Chattahoochee River. Evening and morning packet pickup, parking for about 150 cars and overflow across the river.

A variable-distance loop race in Hendersonville where a dice roll at the start decides how many ~1.67 mile laps runners complete. The cupless aid station sits at the loop start and the figure-8 route includes singletrack, paved paths, stair..

A team relay across over 200 miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Pisgah National Forest near Brevard to the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City. Teams of 6, 9, or 12 split 36 legs over trails, gravel and paved roads.

Experience a rhythmic trail run through the shaded woods of Pleasant Ridge County Park. Choose between 10K and Half Marathon distances while supporting an inclusive community camp for children and adults with disabilities.

A timed trail event at Wag Valley Farm near Hendersonville NC on April 25, 2026 featuring an about 3 mile loop with roughly 400 feet of climb per lap. Options include a single-loop 5K or continuous 6 hour and 12 hour formats with an aid sta..

A 5K road event to Brasstown Bald with 1700 feet of ascent over 3.1 miles. A ruck division carries set weights with a 2.5 hour limit, and awards, shirts, and medals are provided.

Course Details The event takes place at Wag Valley Farm. The course is a loop of approximately 3.1 miles. It begins on a flat section through a field with views of mountains before entering woods on a single-track trail. The trail features..

A multi-sport Flyathlon at Green River Ranch near Saluda, NC that combines trail running, fly fishing and craft beer to support watershed and fishery recovery. The event features a six mile out and back run, catch and release fishing and po..

Experience a scenic 5 mile loop through the natural trails of Lakeside Park in Piedmont. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and a post race pancake celebration in a beautiful lakeside setting.

A 100-mile trail event in the Black Mountains near Old Fort, NC, reaching Mt. Mitchell with extensive elevation gain. The nonprofit race enforces strict qualifying standards, mandatory safety gear, a 39-hour cutoff, and volunteer requiremen..

Mountain point-to-point trail races in Burnsville, NC offering 50K and 25K with large vertical gain, technical terrain that can require scrambling and ropes, mandatory start shuttles, and event swag including a pint glass and hat.

Join this community trail race in Black Mountain to support cancer patients. Choose between an in person 5k through mountain trails or a virtual option to participate from anywhere.

Experience an adventurous trail race in the heart of Paris Mountain State Park. Run the 12K course and take on the long climb to the top of the mountain for a unique running experience in Greenville.

Honor fallen service members and first responders at this flat out and back one mile race in Greenville SC. Runners of all speeds are welcome to participate in this chip timed competitive event.

Timed trail event in Laurens, SC with 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour formats plus a 6 hour ruck on a roughly 5 mile loop; proceeds support Project Hope Foundation.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, Georgia on May 31, 2026. The event offers only timing results, no swag or awards, allows day of cash registration for a fee, and does not permit refunds or transfers.

An eight mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve combining four two mile loops with a BYOB beer before each lap. Participants may run solo or in relay teams of two to four, with chip timing and post race Beer Olympics.

Trail races at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC featuring a 50k loop, a net downhill half that loses about 2,500 ft, and a 10k loop on new and classic trails with multiple aid stations.

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.