Trail Running calendar near Boone 2026-2027

Experience three days of guided trail running through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains with lodge accommodations and chef prepared meals. Explore remote forest paths and historic trails while enjoying coaching insights in North Carolina.

Get muddy with family at the Ohana Mud Run in Morganton on August 8, 2026. This one mile course packs 16 playful obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river for a fun, well organized day that often sells out.

Experience a late afternoon trail race at the Kanuga Conference Center featuring mixed surfaces and gentle elevation. This community event offers both in-person and virtual 5K options with finishers medals for all participants.

A 5K trail race in Norton, Virginia set on the Flag Rock Area Trails as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. Proceeds support the festival and the event is hosted by local outdoor organizations.

A multi-distance trail event at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC offering 50K, 25K and 5K options. The looped course is 3.24 miles per lap with 293 ft gain per loop, marked by red ribbons and supported by stocked aid stations.

Experience a unique trail race through the rolling hills and meadows of the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Choose between several distances on a scenic loop course featuring a mix of dirt paths and single track trails.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.

Traverse the Iron Mountain ridgeline in the Jefferson National Forest with four race distances from 16 to 50 miles. Experience a mix of easy trail running and technical single track starting from Damascus Town Park.

Experience a muddy obstacle course at the Jerry Long Family YMCA featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. This eighth annual event supports community health programs while challenging your strength and agility.

Experience a scenic 10 mile run or hike around the shores of Lake Summit on packed gravel roads. Enjoy mountain views and a pancake breakfast at the finish line in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

The XC Experience is a 5k cross-country run on the R-S Central High School course. The two-lap route features dirt trails, grass, and paved sections, finishing on the track. It offers awards for all ages and is part of a local race series.

A trail ultramarathon near Morganton, NC offering a 50K that reaches Table Rock summit and a 30K that turns after the second aid station, featuring technical single-track, creek crossings, staffed aid stations, and primitive camping at Stee..

A roughly five mile untimed ascent in West Jefferson NC with about 1,600 feet of elevation gain reaching over 4,600 feet. The loop uses Mountain Ridge, Summit, Rhododendron and Lost Province trails and finishers receive custom bells.

A 13.6 mile loop race starting and finishing at High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County, held Sunday September 20, 2026. The course runs mainly on Forest Service roads and proceeds support trail development in the Flag Rock and High Knob..

A community trail event in Wilkesboro on September 26, 2026 offering 5K and 10K timed runs, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual option, with chip timing and proceeds supporting the American Cancer Society.

Run or walk in Kannapolis to support Leashes of Valor, a non profit providing service dogs to veterans. This dog friendly 5K event is part of the Run Kannapolis Race Series.

This trail half marathon in Tennessee's Steele Creek Park covers 13.1 miles of technical single track with over 2,000 feet of climbing. The challenging course features roots, rocks, and creek crossings through Appalachian woodlands. All pro..

Run laps on a scenic 1-mile loop in Damascus Town Park. Choose from 3, 6, or 12-hour timed events, with overnight camping, live music, and food trucks creating a festival atmosphere.

The Hellbender 10 km in Norton, Virginia on October 3, 2026 is a uphill race from downtown to the 4200 foot High Knob summit, with over 2000 feet of elevation gain. Registration closes October 1, 2026.

An annual 100 mile trail ultra on the Virginia Creeper Trail near Abingdon, Virginia. The USATF certified course offers crew access, staffed aid stations, and chip timing with live tracking, and it is part of the From Start to Heart series.