Trail Running calendar near Black Mountain 2025-2026

Enjoy riverside trails, swinging bridges and a gentle climb to a fire tower at Troublesome Hollow in Bristol VA on April 25 and 26, 2026. Choose a 50K, 25K or 3 mile YETI WALK and soak up scenic, well supported trail running.

Hellbender 100 is a 100 mile trail ultramarathon from Old Fort North Carolina into the Black Mountains including the summit of Mt Mitchell on May 8 2026. Expect huge climbing, rugged terrain and pacers allowed for this epic challenge.

Quest for the Crest in Burnsville NC May 16 17 2026 is a rugged point to point trail race to the summit of Mt Mitchell over steep technical terrain. Multiple distances offer big elevation gain, shuttles and memorable finisher swag.

Kettlefoot is a scenic trail run at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City, Tennessee, offering 50K, 25K and 13K on varied trails. Climb the 60 foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower for sweeping views across the region.

Run the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail at Dam Yeti, an annual weekend of trail races finishing at Sweetbay Brewing Co. Choose from 50 miles, 55K, or a 25K challenge and enjoy crushed gravel trails, trestles, and postrace brews.

Ridge to Rails in Old Fort NC offers scenic, challenging trail races across the Old Fort Gateway Trail system with 50k, half marathon and 10k distances. Rugged loop and point to point courses reward runners with forest views and big elevati..

Join the Cottonmouth 8 Mile at Lakewood Nature Preserve for four scenic two mile laps solo or in teams. Embrace the playful BYOB beer lap tradition, chip timing, and post race food while supporting the Upstate Running Club youth team.

Wicked Root 50K in Lowell NC on June 13 offers a bold 50K or fun 5K over rugged 10 mile loops with 1,400 ft climb per loop and a 10 hour cutoff. Aid stations are stocked and every finisher earns a unique handcrafted pottery medal.

Take on The Longest Day, an elimination style trail run at Lakewood Nature Preserve offering distances from a half marathon to 100k. Enjoy rolling grass trails, lively aid stations, finisher swag, and help the Upstate Running Club youth tea..

Run or walk the clothing optional Buck Creek Streak at Carolina Foothills, a scenic trail through woods and meadows with a 5K and a 7.3K challenge. Chip timed event with awards and a special finisher medal for the longer course.

Run a charming farm race in Ellenboro NC with 50K, 25K or a short loop while every registration supports farm development. Enjoy a looped course with a stocked aid station and unique handmade pottery medals for finishers.

Run scenic trails at Table Rock State Park in Pickens SC this August 2026 with 5k and 15k options. Climb to Pinnacle Mountain, enjoy rocky descents and stream crossings, and celebrate at the finish with shirts, awards and food.

Tackle scenic loop trails at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont NC with 50K, 25K, or 5K options on Saturday August 15 2026. Stocked aid, a 10 hour cutoff, and a unique handmade pottery medal by BlueGill Pottery await finishers.

Join the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on August 22, 2026. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10k on scenic 6.5 mile loops with about 600 feet of climb. Expect chip timing, finisher medal, music and festive post race vib..

Not A Sprint Ultra Races in Forest City NC features three, six and twelve hour individual events and three person relays on a scenic paved rail trail. Aid stations are well stocked and 50 mile finishers earn a belt buckle.

Run the Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon Sept 12, 2026, a scenic 13.1 mile single track through Jones Gap State Park with waterfalls. Chip timing, a finisher medal and pancakes after the race, with proceeds supporting youth running.

The XC Experience will take place in Rutherfordton on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run or walk a scenic 8k at Lake Conestee Nature Park with soft single track, wooden boardwalks over wetlands, and 285 feet of climbing. Finish with a finisher medal, pro photos and pancakes at the pavilion for a fun community race day.

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.

Run as many miles as you can on a scenic 1 mile loop through Damascus Town Park at the Damascus Festival of Miles. Choose 3, 6 or 12 hour timed events, camp by the course and enjoy live music and food trucks for a fun festival vibe.