Papertown 20K Trail Race
Canton, United States • 10 Oct 2026
Papertown Trail Races : Chestnut Mountain Nature Park
Papertown Trail Races is a trail running event held at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton, NC. The event offers two race distances and uses chip timing with timing chips attached to the back of the race bib. Runners should wear their bib on the front of their clothing.
- 20K trail race
- 10K trail race (short course listed as 6.2 miles)
The course starts and finishes at the Chestnut Mountain Bridge Area. Turn-by-turn directions are published for the short race and a long course map is noted as coming soon. There will be signs marking every turn and one water station on the course; runners are advised to carry additional fluids or nutrition if needed. Packet pickup is provided on race day at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park. Parking is in the Chestnut Mountain parking lot.
Entry fees vary by registration period. A long sleeve race shirt is available as an a la carte item during registration for $20. Post-race water and light snacks will be provided near the finish area. Awards will be given to the top ten male and top ten female finishers in each race. The event has a no refund no deferral policy; transfers between distances or to another person are permitted for a $2 processing fee and must follow the organizer's transfer procedure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.