Trail Running calendar near Linville 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail event in Abingdon, VA featuring *50 Mile*, *55K* and a *25K Pepsi Challenge*. The course includes long downhill sections, crew access, cupless rules and shuttle service, and is part of a multi-race series.

Trail races in Old Fort, NC on June 6, 2026 offering a 50 km loop, a point to point net downhill half marathon, and a 10 km figure eight on the Old Fort Gateway trails, with aid stations, shuttles for the half, and race swag for finishers.

A USATF certified 5K road run in Downtown Clover on June 6, 2026 that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans. The event includes a children s fun run, age group awards, a free race shirt, and post race refreshments.

A first annual trail event at Restoration Church featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile kids run with medals, and an untimed 5K walk, with proceeds supporting a local family and a community gathering after the races.

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

A multi-distance trail event in Norton, Virginia with singletrack, gravel and ridgeline terrain, substantial elevation gain, and distinct 25k, 50k, 100k and 100 mile formats. Ultra finishers receive a Woodbooger buckle.

Froggy Mountain stages 50 and 100 mile races on a one mile loop near Galax, VA with about 500 feet of climbing per loop. Aid at the start and finish, basic amenities, and a 60 hour cutoff are provided.

Three nights in the Virginia Highlands with three organized morning trail runs, camping on a mountain property, basic tiny cabins available, limited cell service, GPX routes and professional photos included.

Experience the 12th annual mountain running event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area. Choose between the 16 mile Vertical Mile or the 8 mile Vertical Half Mile on this North Carolina course.

Experience a 6 mile out and back trail race along a scenic logging road in Rocky Fork State Park. Run alongside the creek to support park improvements as part of the State of Franklin Track Club Trail Series.

A looped trail event at Hollis Hills Farm near Ellenboro, NC offers **5K**, **25K**, and **50K** races on a 3 mile farm loop plus an out and back fire road. Aid station supplies and unique handmade pottery finisher medals support farm devel..

Races around the Historic Crab Orchard Museum corn maze in Tazewell VA on July 4, including a five-lap Revolutionary Run approximating 5K and a one-lap aMAZEing Fun Run that allows leashed dogs.

Races and a hike at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 include a one lap 15 mile mountain race plus 8 mile options along lakefront trails. Post-event awards, refreshments, live music and games are planned.

A 5K out and back run and walk on the Creeper Trail in Damascus, Virginia, on July 25, 2026. Organized by the Penny F. Garrett Sarcoma Foundation, with proceeds directed to rare cancer research at MD Anderson.

Asheville Spartan Event Weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center on August 1 and 2, 2026 features Sprint and Super obstacle races plus kids events and an obstacle workshop on July 31. Courses use horse trails, red clay hills and cre..

A three-day trail running retreat in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, with guided daily runs, lodge meals, and shuttle service. Accommodation options range from king suites to shared bunks and pricing varies by room type.

A one mile obstacle mud run with 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river at the Bennick Compound in Morganton, NC. The event focuses on mud and water course features within a short, obstacle centered layout.

Trail races at Crystal Springs Recreation Area near Wytheville, VA, using loop courses with a 12.8 mile loop and a 3.1 mile loop. Limited parking requires a shuttle, the event is cupless, and a low cost Leftover Option is available.

An evening single-loop 5K at Kanuga in Hendersonville NC on August 8 2026, the course mixes single-track, forest road and short paved sections. The event includes chip timing, a finisher medal, a commemorative shirt deadline and a virtual o..

Old Fort Fifty takes place Saturday, 8 August 2026. The event materials include an event schedule, course maps, registration status checks, and automatic race-day result posting for connected Twitter accounts.