Trail Running calendar near Hazard 2025-2026

Take on the Black Gold Endurance Challenge at Belfry High School with 24 hour or 12 hour timed laps on a mostly flat one mile loop. Run solo or as a three person relay for a unique overnight test of grit and strategy.

Join a festive 5K road run or walk, 10K trail race, and kids fun run on Dec 6 in Corbin to honor a beloved pastor and support Laurel Lake Baptist Camp. Enjoy holiday decorations, hot cocoa, cookies and family friendly fun.

Join a free 17 mile run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail from Alvarado Station to Abingdon. Handmade mementos for top, middle and final finishers plus warm post race drinks and snacks.

Challenge yourself at Conquer The Wall in Williamson WV, a 47 or 35 hour ultrarun on a flat 2.05 mile paved loop along the flood wall. Run solo or on a team and earn finisher gear and belt buckles at 50 and 100 miles.

Run the wild Warbird 100 in Hyden, Kentucky this mid March 2026, with 100 mile, 50k and half marathon options on scenic trail terrain. Shorter course runners may meet 100 mile finishers as routes overlap near the finish.

Troublesome Hollow is a scenic trail race in Bristol VA with flat fast river sections, swinging bridges, trestles and a climb to a fire tower. Choose from 50K, 25K or a 3 mile walk and enjoy chip timing, aid stations and great atmosphere.

Join the Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run on May 23, 2026 in Norton, Virginia, over scenic Flag Rock Area Trails from the Norton Reservoir Trailhead. Run for fresh air and community as proceeds support the Norton Farmers Market Senior Supplement pr..

Take on the Dam Yeti on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, VA with 50 mile, 55K or 25K Pepsi Challenge distances. Enjoy rails to trails scenery, trestles and a finish party at Sweetbay Brewing Co with a custom Yeti medal.

Hilly 5K trail run or walk through Red River Gorge on June 27, 2026, starting at Natural Bridge Campground in Slade, KY. See rock arch views, snag a tie dye shirt while supplies last, and enjoy awards, photos, food and music.

Run scenic trails at the Flag Rock 5K in Norton, Virginia on August 13, 2026. Part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest, this lively 5K supports the festival and showcases the Flag Rock Recreation Area.

Experience a scenic 13.6 mile half marathon around the Mountain Fork watershed, finishing with a climb to High Knob Observation Tower near Norton Virginia. All proceeds support trail development and maintenance on Flag Rock and High Knob.

Take on the OG Yeti 100 Mile trail endurance run in Abingdon, Virginia, Sept 25 to 26, 2026. This Western States qualifier offers rugged singletrack, crewed aid, and a welcoming small town finish.

Tackle a rugged half marathon through Appalachian woodlands on technical single track trails with steep climbs, creek crossings and fast descents. Proceeds support Steele Creek Park and winners receive awards.

Tackle the Hellbender 10K in Norton, Virginia on October 3, 2026, a challenging uphill 6.2 mile run that gains over 2,000 feet to the High Knob summit. Join fellow runners for the 13th annual climb and spectacular mountain views.

Run a scenic but rugged 13.1 mile trail through Red River Gorge from Natural Bridge Campground, with finisher medal, shirt, postrace BBQ and beer for 21 plus. Proceeds support local Search and Rescue teams.