Trail Running calendar near Hyden 2025-2026

The GRC Cross Country Daniel Boone 5K Honoring a community member takes place in Winchester, Kentucky, on Saturday, August 30, 2025. This 5K offers a run or walk option for all ages. The course features a winding out-and-back route that starts at the corner of Lincoln Street and East Hickman Street..

Panther Creek Challenge is a Knoxville-area trail race at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, TN. The event offers a 10-mile, a 5-mile, and a Kids Trail Mile (with 14-and-under student options). Races start and finish at the Overlook Pavilion near Panther Creek Lake, with a course that climbs do..

The Dirt Circuit is an endurance trail race held at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, Tennessee. It offers 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-hour races on a 2.9-mile loop of cross-country style trails through fields and woods, with two wooden bridges and scenic views around Panther Creek. Runners start and..

Mountain Fork Half Marathon is a 13.6-mile race beginning and ending at the High Knob Observation Tower in Norton, Virginia, perched at about 4,200 feet. The loop runs through the Mountain Fork watershed largely on Forest Service roads, with a total elevation gain of about 1,600 feet. The course is..

Big South Fork Trail Race unfolds in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Oneida, Tennessee. The event offers a 17.5-mile out-and-back/loop course that starts and finishes at the John Litton General Slavens Trailhead by the Bandy Creek Campground; the first 1.5 miles are paved..

Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run, held in Maynardville, Tennessee, takes place at Big Ridge State Park (1015 Big Ridge Park Road) along State Hwy 61 between Norris and Maynardville. In its 10th year, the event features a 3.1-mile trail run for the 5K and a 1-mile asphalt fun run. The scenic course s..

Woodbooger 5K is a trail race held in Norton, Virginia, as part of the annual Woodbooger Festival. The course runs through the Flag Rock Area Trails in Flag Rock Recreation Area, offering a nature-filled run on Norton’s trail system. The Woodbooger Festival, a three‑day community celebration, highli..

Hosted in Norton, Virginia, The Hellbender 10K is a 6.2-mile trail race featuring more than 2,000 feet of gains as runners climb from downtown Norton to the 4,200-foot High Knob summit. High Knob is the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range, making the course one of the region’s most demand..

The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon is an annual trail running event held in Slade, Kentucky, at the scenic Red River Gorge. Celebrating its 11th year in 2025, the race features a challenging 13.1-mile loop on private trails, offering runners a unique and rugged outdoor experience. Participants recei..

The Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race is a trail-running event held at Norris Dam State Park in Norris, Tennessee. It offers two distances, 25k and 50k, both run on single-track trails and jeep roads across Norris Dam State Park and the Norris Municipal Watershed. The 25k is a single loop; the 50k is..

Black Gold 24hr and 12hr Endurance Challenge takes place at Belfry High School in Belfry, Kentucky. The race uses a new 1-mile loop around the track and adjacent parking lot, offering a flat course with optional direction changes and added hills for variety. Solo runners or three-person relay teams..

Pilgrimage in the Park is a Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk at Pulaski Park in Nancy, Kentucky. The event offers a 5K Run/Walk and a Fun Run/Walk on scenic new trails, featuring views of Lake Cumberland. The 3.1-mile course is suitable for runners and walkers. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Ame..

The All Things Race P4v13 is a running event held in Corbin, Kentucky, at 578 Singing Hills Road. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, it features a 5K road run/walk, a 10K trail race, and a kids fun run. The race honors the legacy of Greg Deaton, a beloved pastor and camp director, and supports the Laur..

The Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge in Williamson, West Virginia, is a demanding ultra-running event held on a flat, paved 2.05-mile loop along the West Williamson flood wall and Southern WV Community and Technical College campus. Participants can choose between 35-hour and 47-hour race options..

Warbird 100 is a trail ultramarathon event held in Hyden, Kentucky. The race offers three distances: a 100-mile ultramarathon, a 50k, and a half marathon, inviting a range of runners to test endurance on rugged terrain around the Hyden area. A distinctive feature is the chance to witness many of the..

The Troublesome Hollow 50K is a trail running event held in Bristol, Virginia, set in the scenic heart of Southwest Virginia. The race features a 50K distance on Saturday and a 25K plus a 3-mile walk on Sunday, offering a two-day mountain adventure. The course includes flat, fast riverside trails, i..

The Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race is a challenging 13.1-mile trail run held in Steele Creek Park, Bristol, Tennessee. Known for its rugged and technical terrain, the course features over 2,000 feet of elevation gain, including steep climbs, rocky single tracks, creek crossings, and..