Trail to Tryon

Trail to Tryon is held in New Bern, North Carolina, on November 8, 2026, and is hosted by Tryon Palace. Three distances are offered, a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 10K (6.2 miles) and a 5K (3.1 miles), on courses that pass through natural scenery of lakes and ponds.

Pick your distance according to what your fall has looked like. If you have been running four or five times a week, the half marathon is within reach on a 10-week build with one long run each weekend. If your training has been steadier than it has been long, the 10K gives you a hard, honest 40 to 60 minutes without a heavy preparation block behind it. The 5K works as a first race or as a sharp effort for someone already fit. Whichever you choose, run the first mile at a pace you could hold for the whole distance.