Hendersonville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Twilight Trail 5k". We're excited to present the Twilight Trail 5k at Kanuga, Saturday, August 8th, 2026! The Twilight Trail 5K is a golden-hour trail race at the Kanuga Conference Center designed to welcome runners of all abilities. Featuring a thoughtfully designed 5K course with mixed surfaces and gentle elevation changes, this event offers an approachable introduction to trail running while remaining engaging for experienced trail runners. You're invited to come just for the trail race or make a full weekend of it at Kanuga. After the finish, runners can enjoy healthy food, relax by a bonfire (weather permitting), and spend the evening connecting with others in a laid-back, community-forward environment. https://idaph.net/twilight-trail-5k

Hendersonville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Kanuga Triathlon". Join us Sunday, August 9th, 2026 for the Inaugural Kanuga Triathlon in Hendersonville! Kanuga Triathlon is a new sprint-distance triathlon in Western North Carolina designed to be welcoming, scenic, and memorable. Featuring a time-trial swim start in Kanuga Lake, a mixed-surface bike course, and a fast 5K run, this destination race meets athletes where they are. Whether it's your first triathlon or your next challenge, Kanuga invites you to race in a way that feels intentional, welcoming, and uniquely WNC. Kanuga Trail & Tri Weekend Challenge! Make a full weekend of it and participate in both the Twilight Trail 5K at Kanuga, Saturday, August 8th, and the Kanuga Triathlon, Sunday, August 9th! Weekend Challenge participants receive finisher medals for both events, along with special recognition celebrating their commitment and versatility across the weekend, and will also be awarded a Nomadix-style performance towel! Lodge, camp, and stay onsite at Kanuga! https://idaph.net/kanuga-triathlon

Hendersonville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Railway Races 5k & 1 Mile". Join us in Hendersonville, NC, Saturday, September 12th, for the Inaugural Railway 5k & 1 Mile presented by Aetna! The Railway Races are a running celebration of history, movement, and community, hosted on the Ecusta Trail a former railroad corridor transformed into a shared-use greenway connecting Hendersonville and Brevard. This inaugural event brings families, walkers, and runners together for a one mile fun run/walk and a family-friendly 5K. Each distance was chosen intentionally to reflect the character of the trail and to create an inclusive, meaningful race-day experience for participants of all ages and abilities. ABOUT THE ECUSTA TRAIL The Ecusta Trail follows a historic railroad corridor that once served as an important transportation route through Western North Carolina. Today, it represents connection, access, and transformation linking communities while preserving the history of the region. The Railway Races honors the legacy of this corridor while inviting participants to experience it on foot as part of a thoughtfully designed running event. https://idaph.net/railway-races

Snow Camp, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run". The Cane Creek Mountain Trail Run features 10K or Half Marathon of seriously stellar single-track, and at the tail end of the race, a stair climb to the top of the 80 ² observation tower, offering spectacular views from the highest peak in NC east of Greensboro.  Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area is a 1000 acre park located in Snow Camp, NC (Alamance County) and is an easy drive from Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Burlington, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/SnowCamp/CaneCreekMtnTrailRun?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Greensboro, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Nat Greene's Revenge Triathlons and Duathlon". Nat Greene's Revenge is North Carolina's premier fall triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike event, offering athletes a unique chance to race both on-road and off-road multisport courses all in one morning. Held at the scenic Lake Brandt Marina in Greensboro, NC, this race delivers a dynamic and inclusive experience for all types of endurance athletes, from first-timers to seasoned competitors. New for 2026, all racing will take place in the morning, allowing for a smooth, unified race schedule and more time to connect with fellow athletes post-race. Race options On-Road Triathlon: 800m swim, 12.5-mile road bike, 3.25-mile run On-Road Duathlon: 2-mile run, 12.5-mile road bike, 3.25-mile run On-Road Aquabike: 800m swim, 12.5-mile road bike Off-Road Triathlon: 800m swim, 14.5-mile mountain bike, 5K trail run. https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/LakeBrandtTriathlons