North Carolina · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K
Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, August 14, 2027.
- Race day
- August 14, 2027
- Location
- Mill Spring, NC
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, August 14, 2027
- Location
- Mill Spring, North Carolina
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- upstateraceseries.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
🐎 Gallop Through the Trails at the Dark Horse Trail Race ! 🌲 Giddy up, runners! The Dark Horse Trail Marathon & Half Marathon at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in beautiful Tryon, North Carolina is the perfect opportunity for you to feel the wind in your hair as you race through stunning trails set against the backdrop of rolling hills and lush forests 🏞️. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or a newcomer, this race promises an unforgettable adventure throu…
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Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k): common questions
- When is the Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, August 14, 2027.
- Where is the Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) held?
- In Mill Spring, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How do I register for the Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $30 (from runsignup.com, checked October 18, 2026).
- What time does the Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
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