Sapphire
Trail Running Calendar near Sapphire 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sapphire for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Fourth annual 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Forest with nearly 1,000 feet of climb, capped at 300 runners and supported by a free forest festival and a virtual option.
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 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
January 2027
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 event on March 13, 2027 in Pisgah National Forest, NC, offering 8 or 16 miles with light and heavy pack categories.
A multi distance running weekend in Seneca SC at Shaver Recreation Complex offering marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and 50K with listed entry fees and event amenities.
April 2027
A 48-hour event at Beechwood Farms where participants run a single 4.167-mile loop as many times as they wish, with on-site camping, aid station support, and chip timing.
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
Experience a shaded singletrack trail adventure through the rolling hills of Pleasant Ridge County Park with distances for both runners and hikers.
June 2027
Experience a grassroots trail race through the scenic Bartram Trail and Rabun Bald in Georgia with a focus on the pure running experience.