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Here's our collection of the best trail races in and around Asheville, North Carolina. We also have a great, curated list of Half Marathons, 10k, 8k, and relay races.

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  • 2026 Lake James Races 7 Miler & 5k

    Fonta Flora Brewery Whippoorwill Farm 6751 NC-126, Nebo, NC, United States

    2026 LAKE JAMES RACES 7 Miler & 5k April 4, 2026 | Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm | Nebo, NC The Lake James 7 Miler & 5k races start and finish at Fonta Flora’s charming Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC and take runners on the beautiful trails of Lake James State Park. With stunning views and […]

  • Banner for the Smoky Mountain Relay, the smoky mountain relay square logo in front of woods and mountains

    2026 Smoky Mountain Relay

    Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 U.S. Hwy 19, Bryson City, NC, United States

    2026 SMOKY MOUNTAIN RELAY A 200+ MILE RELAY RACE NEAR ASHEVILLE, NC April 24th-25th, 2026 For over a decade the Smoky Mountain Relay has been inspiring teams of runners from around the country. The 200+ mile course is a scenic, wild, team adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just west of Asheville, North Carolina. Choose […]

  • 2026 Fiddlin’ 5K

    Otis Duck Green Way in Mars Hill 222 Bailey St, Mars Hill, United States

    2026 FIDDLIN' 5K RUN/WALK FOR THE ARTS Sunday May 2nd 2026 Enjoy the fine tunes of local musicians as you run or walk on our beautiful 5k route in Mars Hill, North Carolina.  Just north of Asheville, the Fiddlin' 5k is a local favorite and it's easy to understand why. The course starts and finishes […]