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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 11 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026
Oct
24-25
Sa - Su

Georgia Sky to Summit

Trail Run 25 km 50 km
Two-day trail race in Sky Valley, GA offering a 50K with 7500 ft gain and a 25K with 3500 ft gain, plus course maps and a runner handbook.
November 2026
Nov
8
Su

Chestnut Chase

Trail Run 10 km
Trail 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton, NC, with a 600 foot climb, one aid station, manual timing, and proceeds benefiting NCMTR.
Nov
15
Su

Papertown Trail Races

Trail Run 10 km 9 mi 20 km
Trail races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10 offering 10K and 20K options, chip timing, one on course water station, and awards for top finishers.
Nov
21
Sa

The Bracken

Trail Run 8 mi 25 km 50 km
Trail race in Brevard, NC on November 21, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 7.5-mile routes with notable elevation gain and aid stations every 7.5 miles.
Nov
26
Th

Gobble on the Green 5K

Road Race Trail Run 5 km
A Thanksgiving 5K Run/Walk and Junior Warrior Course at The Village Green in Cashiers NC with awards, limited t shirts, and on course support.
March 2027
Mar
10
We

Appalachian 200/100

Trail Run 100 mi 200 mi
A point to point multi-state endurance event in Franklin NC offering 200 and 100 mile options with large elevation change and required mandatory gear.
Mar
13
Sa

Operation Fan Dance

Obstacle Run 8 mi 16 mi
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
Apr
9-10
Fr - Sa

Mountain Man Memorial March

Road Race Trail Run 3 mi 6 mi 13 mi 26 mi
Two day memorial event in Gatlinburg with marches and runs from 5K to full marathon, supporting Gold Star Families and honoring fallen service members.
June 2027
Jun
6
Su

Rabun Half Marathon

Trail Run 13 mi
Rabun Half Marathon in Sky Valley GA on June 6 2027 is a grassroots trail half marathon organized by Run the Cohuttas with online and cash day of registration.
September 2027
Sep
11
Sa

The Devil's Gorge

Trail Run 25 km 50 km
A trail ultramarathon at Gorges State Park near Sapphire NC offering 50K and 25K options over steep, technical terrain with aid stations and a 10 hour cutoff.
October 2027
Oct
7-11
Th - Mo

Operation Stirling

Trail Run Fitness 10 mi 12 mi ... 26 mi 76 mi
Five days of progressive loaded marches in Pisgah National Forest with increasing distance and weight, culminating in a 26 mile night Test Route.
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