Trail Running calendar near Slater-Marietta 2025-2026

The Tsali Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Almond, North Carolina, within the scenic Nantahala National Forest. It features multiple race distances: 8K, 30K, and 50K, showcasing the world-class Tsali Trail System alongside Fontana Lake. The course offers rolling, well-groomed trails wi..

The Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Marietta, South Carolina. This unique race challenges participants to run 4.167-mile laps every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains able to complete a full lap. Th..

Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge is a multi-distance trail ascent at the Yonah Mountain Trailhead in Cleveland, GA. Registration offers four options: 5,000 ft of climbing over 3 summits (about 25 km), 10,000 ft over 6 summits (about 50 km), a Double Up weekend (15,000 ft, 75 km), and a 10,000 ft 50..

Run for the River is a unique 5K trail run held in Danielsville, Georgia, featuring a scenic course through bottomland and upland forests along the Broad River and Blue Stone Creek. The route offers stunning vistas of the river and forested valley from its highest elevation. Walkers are welcome, wit..

Land and Lakes Relay is a team relay race starting at Warren Wilson College in East Asheville, NC, finishing at Fonta Flora Brewery-Whippoorwhill Farm near Lake James in Nebo. The course passes Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Lake Tomahawk, Old Fort, Marion, and the Lake James area. Four- or six-person t..

The Catawba Falls 15K, held in Old Fort, North Carolina, offers runners a unique blend of speed and rugged mountain terrain. The race starts at the Foothills Watershed property with a smooth 2-mile stretch along the scenic Catawba River before tackling a challenging 3.5-mile trail loop featuring ste..

The Tough Frog - Last Man Standing Run or Ruck will take place in Williamston on Saturday 7 March 2026.

Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k is a trail running event held at Table Rock State Park, Pickens, South Carolina, organized by the Upstate Race Series. The Bear Crawl 25k (one brutal loop) and Foothills 50k (two loops) total about 16,000 feet of elevation, with summits on Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock...

Set in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, the Llama Experience Ultra offers three race options — 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour loops on private Earthshine Lodge lands. The atmosphere blends endurance running with llama interaction: runners traverse scenic forest trails while llamas roam and can be petted,..

Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker is an ultramarathon held in Old Fort, North Carolina, starting at Camp Grier. The event offers 50-mile and 55-kilometer options through the western NC mountains known as “the other Pisgah.” Highlights include Snooks Nose, Green Knob, Black Mountain Crest, and Heartbreak R..

Camp Croft 50K, 50 Miler, and 100 Miler is a Mountaineer Rumble event held at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, SC. Runners complete a 10.05-mile loop that features the Fainforest Creek Connector and the Southside Trail Loop, with about 700 feet of elevation gain per lap. The format repeats for 3 lap..

Lake James Races at Fonta Flora’s Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC, offer a Half Marathon, 7 Miler, and 5k, starting and finishing at Fonta Flora. Runners explore the trails of Lake James State Park, enjoying scenic views and rolling terrain suited to trail enthusiasts. The Half Marathon is mostly sing..

Seven Sisters 25k is a mountainous trail race near Montreat, North Carolina. The course covers about 15 miles (25 kilometers) with roughly 4,000 feet of elevation gain and is about 95% trail. Runners traverse the East and West ridges of the Montreat Wilderness, with highlights including Lookout Rock..

The Knock On Woodstock Trail 13.1 & 10k is a trail running event held at Camp Spearhead within Pleasant Ridge County Park in Marietta, South Carolina. Participants can choose between a half marathon or a 10K loop course featuring approximately 650 feet of rolling elevation per lap and over 90% shade..

The Helenback Race Series is a trail-running event in Helen, Georgia, surrounding Unicoi State Park and the Chattahoochee River area. The event offers three distances: marathon, half marathon, and a 4-mile race. Runners begin and finish on the start/finish field by the river, tackling climbs through..

The Smoky Mountain Relay is a challenging team running event held in the scenic Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. Covering over 200 miles across 36 legs, teams of 6, 9, or 12 runners navigate a marked course featuring rugged mountain terrain and beautiful Western North Carolina sc..

The Firefly Trail Run, held in Hendersonville, North Carolina, offers a unique trail running experience on a scenic ~3-mile loop featuring over 400 feet of elevation gain. Runners pass by a stunning waterfall, mountain creeks, and a vintage event barn each lap. The event includes 5K, 6-hour, and 12-..

Hellbender 100 is a premier ultramarathon held in Old Fort, North Carolina. This 100‑mile race traverses Western North Carolina’s mountains, including the Black Mountains and reaching Mt. Mitchell, with about 48,000+ feet of elevation change.The 2026 course will be an alternative blend of the 2025 a..

Quest for the Crest is a rugged mountain ultramarathon in Burnsville, NC, with three point-to-point races: 50K, 25K, and the new 11K. The routes feature brutal vertical climbs, including a 2.5-mile opening ascent with about 3,300 ft of gain, and total elevation around 12,000 ft for the 50K, 4,500 ft..

Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay is an 8-mile trail race at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. The 4 laps consist of 2-mile grassy loops with rolling hills and wildlife, centered around a rustic race HQ barn. Runners can go solo or compete in relay teams of 2–4.Before each lap, participants dri..