Graham County

Trail Running Calendar near Graham County 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Graham County 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.

August 2026

Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival

Vonore | 29 mi from Graham County

Trail Run

Loop-based endurance event at Fort Loudon State Historic Park with 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour races plus a 6 hour ruck division.

Loop-based endurance event at Fort Loudon State Historic Park with 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour races plus a 6 hour ruck division.

September 2026

Marine Mud Run - Maryville

Maryville | 28 mi from Graham County

Obstacle Run 3 mi

An off road 3 mile obstacle course with mud pits, hills, water and multiple waves at Harmony Family Center in Maryville on September 12, 2026. A separate 1K youth run allows an adult to accompany young children.

An off road 3 mile obstacle course with mud pits, hills, water and multiple waves at Harmony Family Center in Maryville on September 12, 2026. A separate 1K youth run allows an adult to accompany young children.

October 2026

The Naturalist - Franklin, NC

Franklin | 26 mi from Graham County

Trail Run 25 km 50 km

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.

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.

Viewpoint Endurance Challenge

Whittier | 25 mi from Graham County

Backyard Ultra Walk

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.

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.

Firewater Ultra

Greenback | 29 mi from Graham County

Trail Run 25 km 50 km 100 km

Trail event on the East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback TN offering 100K, multiple 50K options, a 2-person relay, and a 25K ruck with optional live tracking.

Trail event on the East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback TN offering 100K, multiple 50K options, a 2-person relay, and a 25K ruck with optional live tracking.

January 2027

Tsali Ultra

Trail Run 4 mi 17 mi 30 mi

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.

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

Appalachian 200/100

Franklin | 26 mi from Graham County

Trail Run 100 mi 200 mi

A point to point ultramarathon in Franklin, NC offering 200 mile and 100 mile options that share trail sections across three states.

A point to point ultramarathon in Franklin, NC offering 200 mile and 100 mile options that share trail sections across three states.

May 2027

Mudder's Day Madness Mud Run 5K

Maryville | 28 mi from Graham County

Obstacle Run 5 km

Obstacle mud run at Montvale with a 5K and a mile fun run, costumes welcome, proceeds support Montvale Springs therapeutic programs.

Obstacle mud run at Montvale with a 5K and a mile fun run, costumes welcome, proceeds support Montvale Springs therapeutic programs.