Canton
Trail Running Calendar near Canton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Canton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A single loop 100K trail race in Pisgah Forest NC with high summits, varied singletrack, nine aid stations, and strict mandatory safety gear requirements.
Community road to trail 5K and 1 mile fun run on the North Buncombe High School campus with in person and virtual options; proceeds support school programs.
December 2026
A community 5K and children's 1/4 mile fun run at Enka High School supporting a program that provides holiday gifts to about 200 students.
February 2027
A roughly 10 mile out and back race from Lookout Brewing Company featuring road, greenway and technical trail sections plus the Lookout Mountain climb and finish amenities.
March 2027
Timed trail loops at Ellaberry Llama Farm near Hendersonville NC with real llamas on course, 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats, aid stations and finisher medals.
A seven mile Plott Balsam trail race with 2,770 feet of climbing, a steep final ascent, awards, and a belt buckle challenge for sub 101 minute finishes.
April 2027
Trail races in Black Mountain NC featuring a roughly 26 mile marathon and a 36 mile Mount Mitchell Challenge to the 6,684 foot summit.
Timed trail event at Wag Valley Farm with scenic 3.2 mile loops, about 400 feet gain, 3/6/12 hour options and a one-loop 5K on private property.
A team relay across western North Carolina covering about 208 miles from Brevard to Bryson City with 36 legs for six, nine or twelve person teams.
August 2027
An evening single loop 5K on Kanuga's forested trails near Hendersonville NC with chip timing, early entry finisher items, and a virtual option.
September 2027
Inaugural Railway Races on the Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville, NC offering a timed 5K and a one-mile fun run plus a virtual option and event swag.
October 2027
Five days of progressive loaded marches in Pisgah National Forest, rising to 50 lbs and finishing with a 26-mile night-inclusive test that awards the STIRLING Dog Tag.
An 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Forest with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing, chip timing, a wooden finisher medal, and a post-race DuPont Forest Festival.