Waynesville
Trail Running Calendar near Waynesville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Waynesville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A mostly grassy 5K trail run and a 1 Mile kids fun run in Canton, NC with proceeds supporting Pisgah High School Cross Country.
A military inspired Special Forces style fitness event in Pisgah National Forest, NC that tests participants' physical and mental toughness across multiple days.
Timed endurance events in Whittier NC on a 1.4 mile mixed surface loop, including 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour, 3 hour and ruck divisions.
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.
November 2026
A trail 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton NC on November 8, 2026, featuring an early climb, rolling singletrack, one aid station, and manual timing.
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.
Blackhawk Bolt 5K & Fun Run on November 14, 2026 at North Buncombe High School offers on campus road to trail races plus a virtual 5K.
March 2027
A trail event on March 13, 2027 in Pisgah National Forest offering 8 and 16 mile courses with listed elevation gains and pack-weight categories; registration is closed.
April 2027
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.
September 2027
October 2027
STIRLING is a five day field event in Pisgah National Forest covering about 76 miles with a required 25 to 50 lb dry pack and a single registration fee.