Trail Running calendar near Danbury 2025-2026

Take on the Frosty Cox six hour trail in Concord NC, running 6.2 mile loops on rugged singletrack with creek crossings and wooded trails. Limited entries, staffed aid and finish recognition make this a cozy winter endurance test.

Hit scenic single track at Little River Trail Runs in Rougemont on January 10, 2026 with a 10 mile or 7 kilometer option, aid stations and course support. All proceeds help maintain park trails for the local community.

Brave the chill at the Frozen Toe 10k in Roanoke on Jan 10 2026, with in person and virtual options. Run a scenic Chestnut Ridge loop on single track trails, walkers welcome and age group awards await.

Brave winter trails at Northeast Park for the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Half and 5 Mile on Jan 17, with scenic river crossings and on course aid. Chip timing, a custom hoodie, medal, post race food and a beer, plus virtual and ruck options.

Experience a scenic winter trail in Waiteville West Virginia, winding through creekside farms, meadows and rolling ridges along the Allegheny Trail. Choose the 50k or 20 mile course for rugged singletrack and sweeping views.

Take on the Occoneechee Mountain Challenge, a scenic 10 mile trail race in Hillsborough on Jan 25, 2026. The course features rocky single track, about 700 ft of climbing, two aid stations, and a chili finish supporting local charities.

Run the HAROC at Hanging Rock State Park, with scenic ridges, rewarding climbs, and a choice of 25k or 50k distances. Expect rugged trail terrain, aid stations on course, and a spirited winter trail community.

Challenge yourself on the Forever 5 & 10 Milers in Blue Ridge VA on January 31, 2026, with 5 or 10 mile out and back runs along the rugged Forever Section of the Glenwood Horse Trail. In person and virtual entries welcome.

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.

Run the 35th Uwharrie Mountain Run on February 7, 2026 and tackle hilly, chilly single track in Uwharrie National Forest near Ophir NC. Enjoy hearty aid stations, a long sleeve race shirt and handmade pottery awards.

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.

Team up in pairs or fours to tackle 20 laps around the historic Occoneechee Speedway dirt track, about 13.5 miles of fun, strategy and camaraderie. Chip timing, custom swag and a post race BBQ await while teams compete for top honors.

Brave the chill at the Freakin Freezin 5K at Jamison Park in Winston Salem on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 for a scenic, chip timed course with water stations and a festive finish. Run in person or virtually and earn a finisher medal and long sleeve..

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.

Experience scenic single loop trail races through old growth forest at Montvale Park VA on February 28, 2026, choosing 5 miles or 8.4 miles with a creek crossing and pavilion finish. Spots are limited to 225 in person and a virtual option i..

Take on the TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwack, a gritty point to point training run between UNC and Duke that alternates direction each year. This unofficial fat ass outing offers a challenging, social endurance adventure for bold runners.

Take on the Naked Mountain Ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC on March 7, 2026, with 50 mile, 25 mile, or 10 mile loops that climb four scenic peaks. Expect well stocked aid stations and a welcoming trail community.

Run the MST 100 in Durham NC on March 7, 2026, offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 10 mile courses along the scenic Mountains to Sea Trail at Falls Lake. Mostly single track with bridges and 8,000 feet of climbing.

Take to scenic trails around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend in Greensboro with 5, 10 or 17 mile options for runners, ruckers and virtual participants. Collect a finisher medal that joins the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series.