North Carolina · Long Race (~20K/9mi) · Short Race (10K/6.2mi)
Papertown Trail Races
Papertown Trail Races is a Long Race (~20K/9mi) and Short Race (10K/6.2mi) event held in Canton, North Carolina. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Canton, NC
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Canton, North Carolina
- Distances
- Long Race (~20K/9mi), Short Race (10K/6.2mi)
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from gloryhoundevents.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Short Race (10K)
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Long Race (20K)
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 55°F at the start, 69% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Papertown Trail Races
Papertown Trail Races in Canton, NC.
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Papertown Trail Races: common questions
- When is the Papertown Trail Races?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Papertown Trail Races held?
- In Canton, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Papertown Trail Races offer?
- Long Race (~20K/9mi) and Short Race (10K/6.2mi).
- How do I register for the Papertown Trail Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Papertown Trail Races?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from gloryhoundevents.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Papertown Trail Races start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Papertown Trail Races?
- about 55°F at the start, 69% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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