Pisgah Forest
Trail Running Calendar near Pisgah Forest 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Pisgah Forest for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 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.
A 5K at Lake Lure Classical Academy on October 31, 2026 over grass, paved paths and nature trails to raise funds for LLCA athletics and equipment.
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.
December 2026
A charity hiking event on December 12, 2026 at Table Rock State Park offering 22 mile, 12 mile and 2 mile routes to support Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
January 2027
Trail races around Lake Lure, NC on January 9, 2027 offering 5K to 50K options across rugged mountain trails.
An open-ended backyard ultra at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center where runners complete roughly 4.1 mile laps each hour until one runner remains.
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
A 48 hour run/walk at Beechwood Farms on a 4.167 mile loop where participants repeat laps to cover distances from 25 to 125 miles.
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 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.
May 2027
A shaded 10K trail loop with about 650 feet of rolling elevation per lap, offered as a single 10K or a two-loop half marathon at Camp Spearhead.
July 2027
Obstacle course weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center with a 5 km sprint, a 10 km super, kids races, a 4 hour Hurricane Heat, and spectator access.