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Chestnut Chase

Name: Chestnut Chase
Start: 2025-11-09
End: 2025-11-09
Location: Canton

Canton, United States • 9 Nov 2025

The Chestnut Chase is a scenic 10K trail race held at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton, North Carolina. The challenging course features a steep 600-foot climb in the first two miles along Papertown Express, followed by rolling hills on the newly developed Old Timer trail. Runners are rewarded with stunning fall views before a thrilling downhill finish. The event supports the North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners (NCMTR) and the Chestnut Mountain Foundation, both dedicated to trail advocacy and maintenance. Participants enjoy on-site parking, manual timing, an aid station with water and snacks, and backcountry medical support, making it a well-organized and community-focused trail running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Canton

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10 km

600 m+

Trail 10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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