Trail Running calendar near Townsend 2025-2026

Event overview Payson's Run 10k was scheduled for Sat, October 11, 2025 at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, North Carolina. The event has been cancelled. The race was limited to 200 participants. Registration included a finisher..

Blue Ridge Ultra in Blue Ridge GA features 50K to 15K mountain trail races through the North Georgia mountains with technical single track and creek crossings. Finish at the historic Ironbridge with a hot post race meal and finisher medal.

River Ridge Trail 5k is a trail run/walk held each October on the Camp Tipton trail system in Maryville, Tennessee. The race takes place at 933 Walker School Road, Maryville, and centers on honoring River Scantland, with proceeds supporting..

Tackle the FSR 100, a scenic 100 mile loop through Tennessee and North Georgia with roughly 15,000 feet of climbing. Start at Thunder Rock Campground and chase river views, fall colors, and a rewarding mountain road challenge.

Event overview TreeTops 8.5 Mile is a trail race held in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina, with the event location listed as 3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville, NC. The race benefits the Friends of DuPont State..

Held near Whittier, North Carolina (28789), the Viewpoint Endurance Challenge offers 24-, 12-, 6-, and 3-hour timed options on October 18–19, 2025. The 1.4-mile loop course combines a 1-mile hard-pack gravel section with a 0.4-mile asphalt..

Take in Tellico Reservoir views on runnable East Lakeshore Trail at Firewater Ultra, with 100K, 50K sunrise or sunset, relay, and a new 25K ruck. Enjoy lakeside singletrack and a sunset finish option for the 50K.

Event overview Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile is a Halloween-themed running and walking event presented by Hunter Subaru in Hendersonville, North Carolina, on October 25, 2025. The event starts and finishes in the Historic 7th Avenue Distri..

Sky To Summit is a two day mountain trail race in Sky Valley Georgia on October 25 and 26, with a 50K on Saturday and a 25K on Sunday. Run past waterfalls and Rabun Bald through vivid fall foliage for sweeping three state views.

The Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race is a trail-running event held at Norris Dam State Park in Norris, Tennessee. It offers two distances, 25k and 50k, both run on single-track trails and jeep roads across Norris Dam State Park and the Norr..

Fire Tower Frenzy : Ellijay, GA, Nov 1, 2025 Fire Tower Frenzy is a trail running event near Ellijay, Georgia. The event offers two distances: 40 Miler 100K Registration closes Oct 26 (check the event website for details). Course and logi..

Tackle the Chestnut Chase 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park, a scenic trail with a steep opening climb and a rewarding downhill finish. All proceeds support NCMTR and the Chestnut Mountain Foundation.

Event details The Looking Glass 100k is a single-loop trail ultramarathon held in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, on November 15, 2025. The race starts and finishes near the Pisgah Ranger Station / Davidson River Campground area. The adverti..

Take on the Duncan Ridge Trail 50K or 30K at Vogel State Park on November 22, 2025. Expect over 10,000 feet of climbing on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge trails, stunning mountain views, and proceeds that support park volunteers.

Dirty South Trail Races take place at Mead's Quarry near Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event includes a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), a Trail 10K, and a Kids Trail Mile. The 13.1-mile course winds through Forks of the River..

Helen Holiday Half & 10K : Helen, GA (Dec 13, 2025) The event is a trail running race in Helen, Georgia, held on December 13, 2025. The race uses mountain and forest trails rather than roads. The listed venue address is 1788 Highway 356..

Run the Fierce Dragon, a multi day trail event at Vogel State Park GA, Jan 13 to 18, 2026. Choose distances from 25 km to 200 miles and test your limits on the rugged Duncan Ridge with aid stations and crew access.

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 Fon..

Gone Loco on February 8, 2026 offers scenic rails to trails running on the Eureka Trail in Athens Tennessee with 33 mile and 11 mile options plus an 11 mile ruck division. Flat, runnable gravel passes woodlands and small towns with stocked..

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)..