We're excited to present the Twilight Trail 5k at Kanuga, Saturday, August 8th, 2026!
The Twilight Trail 5K is a golden-hour trail race at the Kanuga Conference Center designed to welcome runners of all abilities. Featuring a thoughtfully designed 5K course with mixed surfaces and gentle elevation changes, this event offers an approachable introduction to trail running while remaining engaging for experienced trail runners.
You're invited to come just for the trail race or make a full weekend of it at Kanuga. After the finish, runners can enjoy healthy food, relax by a bonfire (weather permitting), and spend the evening connecting with others in a laid-back, community-forward environment.
Kanuga Trail & Tri Weekend Challenge!
Make a full weekend of it and participate in both the Twilight Trail 5K, Saturday, August 8th, and the Kanuga Triathlon, Sunday, August 9th! Weekend Challenge participants receive finisher medals for both events, along with special recognition celebrating their commitment and versatility across the weekend, and will also be awarded a Nomadix-style performance towel!
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Before you sign up for the Kanuga Twilight Trail 5k: Sign up for BOTH the Twilight Trail 5k at Kanuga and the Kanuga Triathlon at the same time through the link below and receive a discount!
Discounted pricing for kids 12 and under!
We love seeing families get active together! All participants ages 12 and under can register for just $25 through August 2nd. After that time, the price increases to $30 until race day. (No code needed—the discount is automatically applied at checkout!)
Event Swag
Register by Sunday, July 12th at midnight and receive a comfy, Bella Canvas, Twilight Trail 5k race shirt, available in Youth & Adult sizes, FREE with your registration!
After that date, shirts will only be available in limited sizes and quantities for $25.
All registered participants will also receive a custom Twilight Trail 5k finisher medal!
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Packet Pickup
Pre-event Packet Pickup
- Saturday, August 8th at Kanuga Conference Center (130 Kanuga Chapel Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739)
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Pickup will end promptly at 5:00pm
Event schedule
- Sat, August 8, 2026 3:30 PM - Pre-Event Packet Pickup - Kanuga Conference Ctr - 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Sat, August 8, 2026 5:30 PM - Race Start
- Sat, August 8, 2026 6:45 PM - Course Cutoff
- Sat, August 8, 2026 7:00 PM - Award Ceremony
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
In-Person 5k
Price changes in 10 days 8 hours-
Includes finisher medal, free shirt (until deadline), race bib with chip timing, complimentary race photos and goody bag
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Register for In-Person 5k$45.00
Super Early Registration
Now registering Feb 19 – Apr 15 -
$50.38
Early Registration
Apr 16 – Jun 10 -
$53.60
Standard Registration
Jun 11 – Aug 2 -
$55.75
Race Week Registration
Aug 3 – Aug 8
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Virtual 5k
Price changes in 10 days 8 hours-
NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON | Run on your own time, and on your own course! Post your results online and receive your finisher medal and free shirt (until the deadline) in the mail.
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Register for Virtual 5k$45.00
Super Early Registration
Now registering Feb 19 – Apr 15 -
$50.38
Early Registration
Apr 16 – Jun 10 -
$53.60
Standard Registration
Jun 11 – Aug 2 -
$55.75
Race Week Registration
Aug 3 – Aug 8
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Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
- Website
- Visit website
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