Twilight Trail 5K

Valley Hill, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Twilight Trail 5K

The Twilight Trail 5K is a trail running event held at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The race takes place during the late afternoon and features a course with mixed surfaces and gentle elevation changes. It is part of the Kanuga Trail-Tri Weekend Challenge, which includes a triathlon on the following day.

The event offers the following distances:

  • 5 km (In-person)
  • 5 km (Virtual)

The in-person race utilizes chip timing recorded via a bib and has a course cutoff of 75 minutes. Participants receive a finisher medal and complimentary race photos. Those who register before the July 12th deadline are also provided with a race shirt. The event features an awards ceremony following the completion of the course.

Facilities at the venue include post-race food and a bonfire area, depending on weather conditions. For those participating in the full weekend challenge by completing both the 5 km trail race and the Sunday triathlon, additional recognition and a performance towel are provided. A virtual participation option is also available for those who wish to complete the distance independently and submit their results online. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
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