The Firefly Trail Run
Apr 17, 2027Hendersonville, NC12 hr, 6 hr +2
Also a 5K, 21 mi from Cancer Active Trail Race
At a glance
- Last held
- May 16, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in May.
- Location
- Black Mountain, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
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A trail race to support Cancer Active's mission to inspire cancer patients to keep moving forward with active lifestyles during treatment and beyond.
Key dates
Registration closes
May 15, 2026
Race day
May 16, 2026
Pricing
Trail Races 5k
Registration
$50
Virtual 5K
Registration
$50
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