Tryon
Trail Running Calendar near Tryon 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Tryon for 2026-2027! We've gathered 44 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 25-hour timed trail event at Camp Grier, NC, run on a scenic 3.6-mile loop with aid stations, tent camping, chip timing, and milestone awards.
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
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 Halloween themed mud run in Morganton, NC on November 7, 2026 featuring costumes, themed obstacles, a candy finish and a best dressed costume contest.
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 24-hour self-timed lap event at Croft State Park where runners use the old 5K loop, place a rock per lap, and report results after finishing.
An overnight loop trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve offering 10K to 50 mile distances on a strict lap schedule requiring each lap to finish in under 25 minutes.
A festive 5K at Lakewood Nature Preserve with two grass loops, chip timing, a tacky sweater contest with cash prizes, and postrace photos and awards.
January 2027
Trail running event on January 9, 2027 in Lake Lure NC offering 5K, 10 Miler, 20 Miler and 50K over rugged trails with steep climbs and fast descents.
Backyard ultra at Pleasant Ridge: run a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains; the last runner earns a finisher award and all entrants receive a DNF camp mug and T shirt.
February 2027
Approximately 10 miles out and back from Lookout Brewing Company, featuring a climb of Lookout Mountain, mixed road and trail terrain, aid stations and finish line amenities.
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 one day, 61 mile team relay from East Asheville to Lake James with four to six person teams, numbered legs, timing chips and age based awards.
A community charity event in March at Lake Conestee Nature Park with live and virtual 5K and 1-mile options, raising funds for the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation.
Trail races with real llamas at Ellaberry Llama Farm in Hendersonville, offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats on marked mountain trails.
An obstacle race for dog and owner teams with 17 obstacles, a 5k course, an all-day festival, and fundraising for local animal shelters on March 13-14, 2027.
Trail races of 50 miles and 55 kilometers from Camp Grier near Old Fort, NC, featuring steep climbs, technical singletrack, aid stations and live GPS tracking.
April 2027
A 48-hour run/walk at Beechwood Farms on a 4.167-mile loop where participants repeat laps to set their own distance and track live results.