Canton
Trail Running Calendar near Canton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Canton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A community 5K and 1 mile in Hendersonville with a mostly flat course, costume contest, race shirt and finisher item, chip timing, and post race festival activities.
November 2026
Trail 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton NC on November 8, 2026 featuring a steep opening climb, manual timing, and proceeds supporting local trail organizations.
A roughly 62 mile trail ultramarathon in Pisgah National Forest with high elevation balds, waterfalls, 10 aid stations, mandatory safety gear, and a 20 hour limit.
Annual 5K and 1 mile fun run on the North Buncombe High School campus that raises funds for students, staff, and school programs.
February 2027
An approximately 10 mile out and back from Lookout Brewing Company in Black Mountain with road and technical trail sections over Lookout Mountain.
March 2027
Trail races with real llamas at Ellaberry Llama Farm in Hendersonville, offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats on marked mountain trails.
A self sufficient trail event on Cold Mountain offering 8 or 16 miles with Runner, Light 10 lb, and Heavy 25 lb ruck categories.
April 2027
Trail races from downtown Black Mountain to Lake Tomahawk and Mount Mitchell including a 36 miles Challenge and a mountain marathon, both capped at 250 runners.
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 technical mountain trail race in the Montreat Wilderness covering about 14.5 miles and 4,000 feet of ascent with steep, rocky singletrack.
A 208 mile team relay from Brevard to Bryson City, NC, routed through Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests with mixed trail and road terrain, held April 30 to May 1, 2027.
August 2027
An evening single loop trail 5K at Kanuga near Hendersonville, NC on August 21, 2027 with chip timing, finisher items, awards, and a virtual option.
September 2027
Inaugural Railway Races on the Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville feature a chip 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 with increasing distance and weight, culminating in a 26 mile night Test Route.