Trail Running calendar near Boone 2025-2026

Run laps beneath waterfalls on a scenic 3 mile singletrack loop with 400 feet of climb per lap at the Firefly Trail Run. Choose 12 hour, 6 hour or 5K formats, enjoy stocked aid stations, camping, custom medals and a festival vibe.

Run through scenic mountain trails and mingle with wild ponies at the 11th annual Grayson Highlands trail races, May 2 to 3, 2026. Choose from 50 Mile, 50K, 25K or 8 Mile courses and enjoy finishers gifts, photos, and post race food.

Hellbender 100 is a premier ultramarathon held in Old Fort, North Carolina. This 100‑mile race traverses Western North Carolina’s mountains, including the Black Mountains and reaching Mt. Mitchell, with about 48,000+ feet of elevation chang..

Tackle steep, technical singletrack in Quest for the Crest, a point to point trail challenge finishing at the summit of Mt Mitchell. Choose from 11K, 25K or epic 50K with massive vertical gain, shuttle start and rugged high risk terrain.

Kettlefoot Kettlefoot is a trail running event on May 30, 2026, at Doe Mountain Recreation Area, located minutes from Mountain City, Tennessee. Distances offered include: 50K 25K 13K Course and location The course runs on varied terrain w..

Ridge to Rails in Old Fort, NC, is a three-distance trail weekend offering a 50k, a half marathon, and a 10k through the Old Fort Gateway Trail system and Mill Creek Valley. The 50k forms a single loop over a mix of classic and new trails,..

Run the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail at the Dam Yeti weekend in June, choosing from ultra to shorter trail distances. Expect crushed gravel, trestles, friendly aid stations and a lively finish in Abingdon.

Event overview The Buck Creek Streak is a clothing-optional trail run and walk held at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, South Carolina (90 Carolina Foothills Dr, Chesnee, SC 29323). The course uses woods, trails, and meadows and is pro..

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.

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.

Black Copperhead Sting is an ultramarathon held in Belmont, North Carolina at Rocky Branch Park. The event offers 50K, 25K, and 5K distances and marks its 8th year returning to the area. The course is a 3.24-mile trail loop with about 293 f..

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, includ..