Trail Running calendar near Pickens 2026-2027

Hellbender 100 The Hellbender 100 is a 100-mile trail race. The 2026 edition will use an alternative course, combining elements of the 2025 route with the original course, due to trail conditions. The route passes through the Black Mountain..

Quest for the Crest is a demanding mountain ultra in Burnsville, NC, featuring a 50k and 25k point-to-point course. The races tackle steep, technical trails with massive elevation gain, including a climb to Mount Mitchell. Participation req..

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.

This 12 km trail race on Paris Mountain features a long climb to the summit. The 2026 event will follow a new course due to park traffic. An early registration price of $25 is available until May 6.

Experience a minimalist trail race through the scenic terrain of Sky Valley, Georgia. Runners tackle a half marathon distance featuring the Bartram Trail and Rabun Bald without traditional race swag or awards.

The Cottonmouth Beerlay mixes trail running with a unique beer challenge at Lakewood Nature Preserve. Run the 8-mile course solo or with a relay team, completing four 2-mile laps after each mystery drink. The finish line features a hot dog..

Event Overview The Ridge to Rails event takes place in Old Fort, North Carolina. It features three trail race distances: a 50k, a half marathon, and a 10k. The races use a combination of classic and new trails in the area, including the Old..

A clothing optional trail run through the woods and meadows of Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5K or the honorary 7.3K Mike Ward Challenge, with professional chip timing and awards. Registration includes a T-shirt, lunch, and re..

Race the sun from dawn to dusk in this unique backyard elimination run at Lakewood Nature Preserve. Complete 2-mile laps with a decreasing time limit per lap, aiming for distances from a half marathon to a 100k. The event features a foreste..

Run loops around Hollis Hills Farm in Ellenboro, NC, on courses ranging from 5K to 50K. Finishers receive a unique handmade pottery medal. Camping is available, and all registration fees support farm development.

Run through the scenic Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve on a choice of 7-mile or 3-mile trail courses. The route features a suspension bridge, creek crossings, and pine-needle covered paths. A kids fun run is also available.

Test your endurance at the Riverwest Nature Preserve with a looped course challenge featuring a 45 minute lap limit and distances ranging from 5 miles to a 50k ultra.

Escape for a long weekend of camping and trail running in the Nantahala National Forest. This adult camp focuses on community and relaxed fun, with group runs for all paces. Participants bring their own gear and camp at Rattler Ford Group C..

Trail races at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina offering 5k and 15k distances. Courses use single track trails with stream crossings and rugged, rocky sections reaching Pinnacle Mountain and Bald Rock overlooks.

The Bryre Dragon offers a demanding weekend of trail running on the Duncan Ridge in Georgia. Choose from a 100-mile, 40-mile, or daylight 40K race, all starting from Vogel State Park. The courses feature significant elevation gain and suppo..

Run through the scenic trails of the Tryon Equestrian Center in this trail series offering three distances. The looped course mixes wide dirt paths, single-track, and meadows with equestrian scenery. Registration includes race swag, timing,..

The H9 Dragon is a club trail run along the Duncan Ridge at Vogel State Park in Georgia. Choose between the 50 mile or marathon distance. Participation requires H9 trail club membership, with the entry fee covering food, support, a t-shirt,..

Experience a mountain adventure through Jones Gap State Park featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain, scenic waterfalls, and rugged single track trails ending with a post race pancake celebration.

Nogawild Safari Run & Challenge Course The event takes place at 2754 Paradise Valley Road in Cleveland, Georgia. It features two main runs and a virtual option: NOGAWILD Safari Run 5K: A 2.8-mile course (approximately 4.5 km) consistin..

The XC Experience is a 5k cross-country run on the R-S Central High School course. The two-lap route features dirt trails, grass, and paved sections, finishing on the track. It offers awards for all ages and is part of a local race series.