Trail Running Calendar near Franklin 2026-2027

October 2026

Trail Run 25 km 50 km

Trail run in Franklin NC with 25K and 50K routes on the Bartram Trail, substantial elevation gain, multiple aid stations and post-race festivities.

Oct

17

Sa

Viewpoint Endurance Challenge

Whittier | 17 mi from Franklin

Backyard Ultra

Timed running and rucking events on a 1.4 mile loop in Whittier NC with lap timing, aid station support, and on-site lodging options.

Oct

24-25

Sa - Su

Georgia Sky to Summit

Dillard | 15 mi from Franklin

Trail Run 25 km 50 km

Sky To Summit is a two-day trail race in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24-25, 2026, featuring a 50K with 7,500 ft gain and 11 hour cutoff and a 25K with 3,500 ft gain and 5.5 hour cutoff. Event materials include maps, aid charts, and a runner handbo..

November 2026

Nov

26

Th

Gobble on the Green 5K

Cashiers | 16 mi from Franklin

Road Race Trail Run 5 km

A Thanksgiving community event in Cashiers NC featuring a 5K run/walk, a junior course, awards and nearby parking at The Village Green.

January 2027

Jan

9

Sa

The Legacy

Sapphire | 21 mi from Franklin

Trail Run 25 km 50 km

Experience a technical ultramarathon through the steep climbs and rock gardens of Gorges State Park with 50K and 25K trail races supporting medical research.

Jan

16

Sa

Tsali Ultra

Graham County | 26 mi from Franklin

Trail Run 8 km 30 km 50 km

Tsali Ultra in Bryson City NC on January 16 2027 offers 8K, 30K and 50K trail races with aid stations, drop bags, cupless policy, and enforced cutoffs.

March 2027

Mar

10

We

Appalachian 200/100

Franklin

Trail Run 100 mi 200 mi

Experience a multi state mountain adventure through South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina on a point to point course featuring up to 40,000 feet of elevation gain.