Trail Running calendar near Slater-Marietta 2026-2027

Trail races around Helen, Georgia, including marathon, half marathon and a 4 miler, all starting and finishing on a field by the Chattahoochee River. Courses use Unicoi State Park trails and offer aid stations, parking, and a post-race gath..

The Gamble is a variable-distance loop race in Hendersonville, NC. A dice roll before the start determines how many 1.67 mile laps each competitor runs, with cupless aid at the loop and a course that mixes singletrack, paths, stairs and pos..

Join the Smoky Mountain Relay on April 24, 2026 for a thrilling team relay through over 200 miles of Pisgah National Forest terrain. Teams of 6, 9 or 12 share 36 legs and enjoy pro timing, a finish party, food and live music.

Run or hike the Knock On Wood at Camp Spearhead for scenic shaded loops and a lively post race party. Choose 13.1 miles or 10 km and help support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team and a camp for people with disabilities.

A 3.1 miles road race and ruck to Brasstown Bald with 1700 feet of climbing. The event includes a ruck division with weight requirements, awards for top finishers, and provides shirts and medals.

Originally planned as a point to point 100 mile trail race in Robbinsville, NC with about 22,000 ft of gain, the Appalachian 100 has been cancelled. A 50 mile option had also been listed and the event was organised by Run Bum Races.

Join the Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk on May 3 for a scenic trail run around Piedmont Lake supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, free race photos, post race pancakes and a lively post race hangout..

A 100 mile trail race in Old Fort, North Carolina that traverses the Black Mountains and reaches Mt Mitchell. The race is a Hardrock and Western States qualifier and enforces strict gear and qualification rules.

MammothMarch returns to Kings Mountain State Park on May 9, 2026 for long distance hikes through the Blue Ridge foothills. Pick 20 or 30 mile routes that pass historic Revolutionary War sites and scenic lakes for a memorable outdoor challen..

A series of point-to-point mountain trail races in Burnsville, NC with steep, technical climbs to Mt Mitchell. Distances include 50K, 25K, and a new 11K, featuring large vertical gain, rocky terrain, and summit finishes.

Hit the trails in downtown Black Mountain for the Cancer Active Trail Race 5K or run virtually from anywhere. Enjoy a scenic course, a race shirt for early registrants, and lively local support along the route.

A trail half marathon near Sky Valley, GA on May 31, 2026 with about 11.5 miles of singletrack, steep climbs to Rabun Bald, footbridges and waterfalls; cupless rules, one aid station, and no race swag.

An 8 mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve that combines four 2 mile loops with a BYOB mystery beer before each lap. Solo runners or teams of 2 to 4 compete, followed by post race games, food, music and awards.

Trail races in Old Fort, NC featuring a loop 50k, a net downhill point to point half marathon, and a 10k loop on the Old Fort Gateway Trail system with aid stations, shuttles for the half, and finisher swag.

A community 5K and children's run in Clover, South Carolina on June 6, 2026 supporting local families, underprivileged children, and veterans. The event features a DJ, age group medals, free shirts, a kids scavenger hunt and local vendors.

A clothing optional 5K trail run with an optional 7.3K challenge through woods and meadows at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, SC. The event features chip timing, awards for 5K placings, and a special finisher medal for the 7.3K challe..

A sunrise-to-sunset trail elimination race at Lakewood Nature Preserve on a 2-mile loop, with lap time limits that shrink each circuit. Multiple distances are offered up to 100k, and proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Run the Hollis Hills Farm Revival in Ellenboro NC with 5K, 25K, and 50K looped courses around the farm and hunter's cabin. All fees support farm development and finishers earn unique handmade pottery medals; camping is available.

Run the Carolina Reaper Challenge on July 18, 2026 at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville to support the Upstate Running Club youth team. Choose from multiple distances and a team relay, enjoy medals, swag and live chip timing.

An adults only long weekend camp near Robbinsville NC offering group trail runs, navigation practice, team activities and basic campsite facilities; limited parking means carpooling is recommended.