Trail Running calendar near Nags Head 2025-2026

The One Mile With a Smile 12 Hour Endurance Run takes place at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake, Virginia. Participants run multiple laps of a 1.5-mile loop over 12 hours, allowing them to run as much or as little as they choose. The course is flat, unpaved, and tree-lined, offering scenic views of..

The inaugural Another Round 25K takes place at Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head, NC. This unique endurance event challenges participants to complete five 5K loops, one every hour, totaling 25K. Runners can compete solo or in teams of two, alternating loops.The course features a small dune cros..

Haunts & Hallows is a half marathon trail race held in Virginia Beach, VA, at First Landing State Park. The course features gently rolling trails with about 300 feet of elevation gain, including roots, bridges, and sandy sections, offering scenic and varied terrain. The event fosters a supportive co..

The Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K, presented by Brooks, is a trail ultramarathon held at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, VA. The race features a challenging two-loop course starting and ending at the park's boat ramp. Runners navigate scenic trails with aid stations at 64th Street a..

The Swammie Shuffle 200 is an ultramarathon held in Virginia Beach, VA, covering over 200 miles. Runners start at Sandbridge Beach and head south through the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the turnaround point, before returning to the start. The course features scenic..

Blackbeard’s Revenge 100 is an ultra-distance running event held on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, spanning from Corolla to Hatteras. The race offers three options: a 100-mile solo ultra, a 100K, and a 100-mile relay, all on a fully paved course with stunning coastal views. Known for its challenging..

The Long Creek 60K is an ultramarathon held in Virginia Beach, VA, featuring two race distances: 60K and 30K. The course traverses all nine scenic trails of First Landing State Park, including maritime forests, cypress swamps, salt marshes, and stretches along Broad Bay’s beach, offering stunning wa..