TreeTops 8.5 Mile
Hendersonville, NC
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville NC
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47–68°F · low rain risk
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2025
47–67°F
dry
2024
33–59°F
dry
2023
40–63°F
dry
2022
48–68°F
dry
2021
41–62°F
dry
2020
42–57°F
dry
2019
38–61°F
dry
2018
51–70°F
dry
2017
41–61°F
dry
2016
56–75°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Cloudy · 58–79°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 58°F · 27% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph
About this race
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Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026 for the 4th Annual TreeTops 8.5 Mile Trail Race in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina!
This event is limited to 300 participants.
This race offers a unique opportunity to explore the spectacular 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees that make up this beautiful forest. Take on the 8.5 mile challenging trail race - but beware! With nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain it’s no walk in the park!
Join us at the Dupont Forest Festival afterwards from 10am - 3pm to visit with vendors, hike, yoga, bike, hunt waterfalls and learn outdoor recreation tips to last you a lifetime. Admission to the festival is FREE!
The TreeTops Trail Race is not just any ordinary event - it's an exclusive experience only available within Dupont State Forest! So don't miss out on this tree-mendous event and join us for an unforgettable journey through DuPont State Forest - roots down, branches up!
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