Canton
Trail Running Calendar near Canton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Canton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A military inspired Special Forces style fitness event in Pisgah National Forest, NC that tests participants' physical and mental toughness across multiple days.
A fourth annual 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Recreational Forest on October 17, 2026, limited to 300 runners, with nearly 1,000 ft of elevation gain and a same day forest festival.
A Halloween-themed 5k and 1 mile in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026, with costume contests, race swag, and a Farmers' Market fall festival.
November 2026
A trail 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton NC on November 8, 2026, featuring an early climb, rolling singletrack, one aid station, and manual timing.
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.
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.
February 2027
A roughly 10 mile out and back from Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain to the Lookout trailhead mixing road and technical trail with aid stations and a 4 hour cutoff.
March 2027
A 61 mile team relay from Warren Wilson College in East Asheville to Fonta Flora Brewery near Lake James, for teams of four to six runners.
Timed 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour trail events at Ellaberry Llama Farm near Hendersonville NC with marked loops, on-course aid and medals for finishers.
A trail event on March 13, 2027 in Pisgah National Forest offering 8 and 16 mile courses with listed elevation gains and pack-weight categories; registration is closed.
April 2027
Trail races in Black Mountain NC featuring a 36 mile Mount Mitchell Challenge and a marathon, each limited to 250 runners, with stocked aid stations and required safety gear.
Timed trail event at Wag Valley Farm featuring a scenic 3.2 mile loop with 5K, 6-hour and 12-hour formats passing a waterfall and a vintage barn.
A technical trail race in Montreat, NC covering about 14.5 miles and 4,000 feet of ascent over steep, rocky singletrack with two aid stations.
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
STIRLING is a five day field event in Pisgah National Forest covering about 76 miles with a required 25 to 50 lb dry pack and a single registration fee.