Trail Running calendar near Boone 2025-2026

Tackle a scenic, challenging half marathon through rugged trails and creek crossings at South Mountains State Park near Connelly Springs, NC. Limited to 200 runners on January 10, 2026, this race delivers big climbs, Appalachian views, and..

The Legacy on Jan 17, 2026 at George Poston Park in Gastonia offers 1 mile to 50K scenic trail and loop races in memory of the organizer's father, raising funds for brain health research. Handmade pottery medals.

Take on the Stone Mountain Massacre in Roaring Gap NC with 50K, 25K and 8 Miler options over rugged scenic trails. The 50K features a mythic quest to collect sacred stones and finishers receive a unique pottery medal.

Spend Valentine's Day at Golden Road Vineyards for a festive 5K with in person and virtual options plus a relaxed Sip & Stroll that includes the same perks. All finishers earn a custom medal and a complimentary mimosa to celebrate.

Tackle a scenic, rugged 25K on Pilot Mountain trails, winding up to the summit and around Jomeokee Pinnacle. Limited to 125 runners, this February 21 event includes stocked aid stations, a long sleeve tech shirt, and a hot post race meal.

Tackle Froggy Mountain Warrior 100, a winter 100 mile group run in Galax, VA raising funds for veterans with 22toomany. Ten rugged 10 mile loops, big climbs and winter conditions make for a raw, rewarding self supported challenge.

Run the Land and Lakes Relay, a scenic team race from Warren Wilson to Fonta Flora Brewery near Lake James. Teams of 4 or 6 run legs from 2.7 to 8.7 miles through scenic lakeside country, finishing at the brewery with a post race party.

Run the scenic Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort NC on Feb 28, 2026, a rugged trail that follows the river and climbs to waterfalls and mountain viewpoints. Proceeds support local trail conservation and finishers enjoy local post race food.

Join the 5th annual Union Mills Wilderness 5K and 10K on Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 in Union Mills, NC for timed races on scenic riverside and mountain routes. Proceeds support the Union Mills Learning Center.

Perennial is a timed endurance run at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden with 3, 6 and 10 hour options on scenic trails along Lake Wylie. Run repeated 5Kish laps on mostly trail and crushed gravel, enjoy aid on course and a locally made recycled..

Join the BigFoot Tech Trek 5K on March 7, 2026 in Marion NC for a friendly campus run on McDowell Technical Community College's Tech Trail. Loop a pond and soak up Blue Ridge Mountain views on a course welcoming all paces.

Tackle the Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker in Old Fort NC, with epic 50 Miler and 55K options across rugged singletrack, steep climbs, and scenic ridgelines. Expect technical terrain, big elevation gain, and unforgettable mountain views.

Run scenic single track with lake views at Lake James Races, featuring a 7 mile and a 5k from Fonta Flora Brewery. Chip timed in person and virtual options with a wooden finisher medal, commemorative shirt and a beer for 21 plus runners.

Run the scenic New River Trail in Fries Virginia on flat dirt out and back courses that follow the river and Chestnut Creek. Distances from 10K to 100k suit every trail runner, with aid stations and a buckle for 100k finishers.

Leatherwood Marathons on April 11, 2026 challenges runners on steep private trails in the Leatherwood Mountains with a 12 mile loop rising about 3,050 ft per lap. Distances from 25K to 100 mile promise an epic test.

Seven Sisters 25k in Montreat NC is a rugged mountain trail race on mostly singletrack, winding over ridges and scenic overlooks. Expect steep climbs, technical terrain and a true backcountry challenge for experienced trail runners.

Run the Union Half Marathon and Relay in Big Stone Gap on April 11, 2026 along the scenic Greenbelt and Powell River Trail with two historic train tunnels. Finishers get a unique medal and race shirt, perfect for solo runners and teams.

Run the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50K in Galax, Virginia on April 18, 2026. Tackle 1 mile loops with about 500 feet gain per loop and a 16 hour cutoff, while enjoying aid stations, hot meals and free camping.

Experience Troublesome Hollow in Bristol VA April 25 to 26 2026 on fast riverside trails with swinging bridges, trestles and a brief climb to a fire tower. Choose 50K, 25K or a 3 mile walk with professional chip timing and aid stations.

Join Iredell Rise & Shine on April 25, 2026 at Jennings Park in Statesville, NC. Choose a 5K or 1 mile fun run through scenic trails and sidewalks, enjoy food trucks and vendors, with strollers welcome.