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Trail Running Calendar near Sylva 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Sylva for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026
Oct
3
Sa

The Naturalist - Franklin, NC

Trail Run 25 km 50 km
Trail race in Franklin NC with 25K and 50K courses, major elevation gain, multiple aid stations, a 150-runner field limit, shuttle service and post-race music and food.
Oct
3
Sa

Run the River 5K - Canton

Trail Run 5 km
A mostly grass 5K trail run in Canton with a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run on the day; proceeds support Pisgah High School Cross Country.
Oct
10
Sa

Papertown 20K Trail Race

Trail Run 10 km 9 mi 20 km
Trail races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10 offering 10K and 20K options with chip timing, one water station, tiered entry fees, and awards for top finishers.
Oct
17
Sa

Viewpoint Endurance Challenge

Backyard Ultra
Timed endurance events on a 1.4 mile loop near Whittier NC, including 24h, 12h, 6h, 3h races and rucking divisions.
Oct
24-25
Sa - Su

Georgia Sky to Summit

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
21
Sa

The Bracken

Trail Run 8 mi 25 km 50 km
Trail race in Brevard, NC on November 21, 2026 offering 7.5 mile, 25K and 50K loop formats with aid stations roughly every 7.5 miles.
Nov
26
Th

Gobble on the Green 5K

Road Race Trail Run 5 km
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
Jan
9
Sa

The Legacy

Trail Run 25 km 50 km
Trail event at Gorges State Park in Sapphire NC offering 50K and 25K races on technical, steep terrain with aid stations and a 10 hour cutoff.
March 2027
Mar
10
We

Appalachian 200/100

Trail Run 100 mi 200 mi
Point to point ultramarathons near Franklin, NC offering 200 mile and 100 mile options across trails in South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina.
June 2027
Jun
6
Su

Rabun Half Marathon

Trail Run 13 mi
Trail half marathon in Sky Valley GA on June 6 2027 with online registration and a cash-only day-of option; grassroots event with no shirts or awards.
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