Tryon
Trail Running Calendar near Tryon 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Tryon for 2026-2027! We've gathered 43 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A military inspired Special Forces style fitness event in Pisgah National Forest, NC that tests participants' physical and mental toughness across multiple days.
Trail half marathon at Paris Mountain State Park with a single 13.1 mile loop, 2,300 feet of climbing, two aid stations, chip timing, and post-race pancakes.
A community 5K and vendor market at Milliken Arboretum supporting Trail Life USA Troop SC 0404, with a cross country trail, free shirts, prizes, and parking.
A fourth annual 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Recreational Forest on October 17, 2026, limited to 300 runners, with nearly 1,000 ft of elevation gain and a same day forest festival.
A 21+ trail run and walk at the Red Horse Inn with separate runner and walker courses on marked dirt and gravel trails; tickets include one house wine or beer and advanced registration is required.
A Halloween-themed 5k and 1 mile in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026, with costume contests, race swag, and a Farmers' Market fall festival.
A 25 hour timed trail run at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC on October 31, 2026, on a 3.6 mile loop with aid stations, free tent camping, and milestone awards.
November 2026
Hourly 5 km laps on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville with games, vendors and raffles; proceeds support OVC Kenya.
A 16K trail race at Paris Mountain State Park with a long climb and a route around North Lake, and a $30.00 registration fee.
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
Experience a self timed ultra marathon through the wooded trails of a former military training base. Participants complete 5 km loops over 24 hours while contributing to a community style aid station in Spartanburg.
Overnight loop race at Lakewood Nature Preserve offering 10K to 50 mile distances on a 1.5 mile loop with a strict 25 minute lap schedule.
A grass cross-country 5K at Lakewood Nature Preserve with two 1.5 mile loops, a tacky sweater contest offering cash prizes, chip timing, and post-race photos.
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.
February 2027
A roughly 10 mile out and back from Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain to the Lookout trailhead mixing road and technical trail with aid stations and a 4 hour cutoff.
A mixed road and trail 15k at Foothills Watershed near Catawba Falls with 1,333 ft of climb, aid stations, a 150-runner limit, and finisher medals on February 27, 2027.
March 2027
A 61 mile team relay from Warren Wilson College in East Asheville to Fonta Flora Brewery near Lake James, for teams of four to six runners.