TreeTops 8.5 Mile
Hendersonville, NC
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville NC
Distances
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Typical weather
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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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: October 17, 2026
- Location: 3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville, NC
- Race Type: 8.5 Mile Trail Race
- Participants: Limited to 300 participants
Race Description
- Challenge: Explore 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees.
- Elevation: Nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
- Experience: A unique opportunity to race through the beautiful DuPont State Recreational Forest.
- Festival: Join us for the DuPont Forest Festival afterwards from 10am - 3pm.
DuPont Forest Festival
- Activities: Visit vendors, hike, yoga, bike, and hunt waterfalls.
- Learning: Get outdoor recreation tips to last a lifetime.
- Admission: FREE to the festival!
Special Invitation
- Exclusive Experience: The TreeTops Trail Race is an exclusive event within DuPont State Forest.
- Don’t Miss Out: Join us for an unforgettable journey through the beauty of nature.
- Join us: Roots down, branches up!
For more information, visit the race page at TreeTops 8.5 Mile Race.
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