Trail Running calendar near Nags Head 2025-2026

Join the Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp in Chesapeake VA on Dec 7, 2025 for 50K, marathon, half marathon, relays and a walkers option on scenic out and back looped trails. Aid stations, finisher apparel and post race pizza and beer await.

Take on the Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K, a scenic two loop trail race through First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach. Aid stations, a Brooks shirt and finisher medal await, then celebrate with food and a beer at the brewery.

Take on the Swammie Shuffle 200, a 200 mile ultramarathon along the Atlantic coast from Sandbridge to Cape Hatteras with lighthouses and wild Corolla horses. Proceeds support Awareness N Action and Mission22 to fight veteran suicide.

Join the Panther Prowl 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Northside High School for a family friendly trail run on a mostly flat, well marked course with a few gentle hills. All proceeds support Northside High track and cross country programs.

Blackbeard's Revenge 100 is a point to point ultramarathon along North Carolina’s Outer Banks from Corolla to Hatteras, finishing at The Wreck Tiki Bar. Choose 100 mile, 100K, or relay entries and enjoy sweeping paved coastal views on March..

Run scenic trails at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach with 30K and 60K options. Take in maritime forest, bay shoreline and beach views and earn a custom finisher award within the 10 hour time limit.

Run five hourly 5K loops for a cumulative 25K at Jockey's Ridge State Park, including a dune crossing and team relay options. Chip timing, finisher medal and a festival vibe with food, music and beach access make this a fun fall challenge.