Dark Horse Trail Series 26.2

Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held in Jones Gap State Park near Marietta, SC, traversing the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. The route includes Rainbow Falls, a Rim of the Gap Trail section, and a climb toward Little Pinnacle Mountain along rugged single-track trail..

XC Experience is a 5k running event held in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, on September 20, 2025. The two-lap course runs on the R-S Central High School Cross Country layout, featuring mostly packed dirt and grass trails with a few paved sections. Runners start at the north end zone of the football..

True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile point-to-point race in Spartanburg, SC, along the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail. The course runs from Cedar Springs Baptist Church to Croft State Park and is described as moderate with some hills and technical sections, best for expe..

TreeTops 8.5 Mile is a trail race in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina, benefiting the Friends of DuPont State Forest. The 8.5-mile course features nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain through rolling hills and tall trees, offering a forest-exclusive experience. The event..

Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile, presented by Hunter Subaru, returns to Hendersonville, NC, with start and finish in the Historic 7th Avenue District and festival vibes spilling from the nearby Fall Festival at the Hendersonville Farmers Market. Costumes are highly encouraged, with prizes for top categor..

The South of the Mountain Trail Run is a 5k trail race held in Bostic, North Carolina, on the grounds of South Mountain Christian Camp. The course runs on dirt trails in a single continuous loop on the south side of Cherry Mountain, offering rolling hills, wooded paths, and scenic lake views. The ev..