2 events in Kanuga Ridge, North Carolina
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find trail running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Kanuga Ridge
2 events in Kanuga Ridge-
Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 5:30 PMSee full details
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.
Kanuga Trail & Tri Weekend Challenge!
Make a full weekend of it and participate in both the Twilight Trail 5K, 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!
Before you sign up for the Kanuga Twilight Trail 5k: Sign up for BOTH the Twilight Trail 5k at Kanuga and the Kanuga Triathlon at the same time through the link below and receive a discount!
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Sun, Aug 09, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
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!
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Before you sign up for the Kanuga Triathlon: Sign up for BOTH the Twilight Trail 5k at Kanuga and the Kanuga Triathlon at the same time through the link below and receive a discount!
KANUGA TRAIL & TRI
WEEKEND CHALLENGE SIGN UP