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Trail Running Calendar near Franklin 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Franklin for 2026-2027! We've gathered 8 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026
Trail races on the historic Bartram Trail near Franklin, NC offering 25K and 50K with significant elevation gain, aid stations, a 150 runner field limit, and an afternoon festival.
Timed running and rucking events in Whittier, NC featuring 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats, a 1.4 mile loop course, and on site lodging.
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
A community Thanksgiving running event at The Village Green Commons in Cashiers, NC featuring a 5K Run/Walk and a Junior Warrior Course, t-shirt availability for early registrants, pies and medals for top finishers, and door prize drawings.
January 2027
Trail races of 50K and 25K in Sapphire NC with looped trail routes, stocked aid station, handmade finish medals, and proceeds to brain deterioration and learning disabilities research.
Tsali Ultra is a winter trail event in Bryson City NC offering 8K, 30K, and 50K races. The 50K runs in conjunction with the NC USATF 50 km Trail Championships and aid stations are mostly cupless so bring a container.
March 2027
A point to point ultramarathon in Franklin, NC offering 200 mile and 100 mile options that share trail sections across three states.
June 2027
Trail half marathon in Sky Valley Georgia on June 6 2027 organized by Run the Cohuttas; no shirts or awards and day of cash registration is available.
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