Trail Running calendar near Pilot Mountain 2025-2026

Enjoy a scenic 3.3 mile trail run at YMCA Camp Frontier through wooded single track with rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and creek crossings. Proceeds benefit Snow Camp Fire & Rescue for a fun, community spirited challenge.

Run the scenic New River Trail in Fries Virginia on flat dirt out and back courses that follow the river and Chestnut Creek. Distances from 10K to 100k suit every trail runner, with aid stations and a buckle for 100k finishers.

Leatherwood Marathons on April 11, 2026 challenges runners on steep private trails in the Leatherwood Mountains with a 12 mile loop rising about 3,050 ft per lap. Distances from 25K to 100 mile promise an epic test.

Uforea visits Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, North Carolina on April 18, 2026, offering scenic yet rugged trail loops through Dutchman's Creek. Choose a daytime 50K, a counterclockwise nighttime 50K, or combine both for the Ultimate 10..

Run the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50K in Galax, Virginia on April 18, 2026. Tackle 1 mile loops with about 500 feet gain per loop and a 16 hour cutoff, while enjoying aid stations, hot meals and free camping.

Enjoy rolling singletrack around Lake Brandt at the Owls Roost Rumble, a scenic trail run featuring lakeside views and varied terrain. Limited to 500 runners and part of the NC Trail Mega Medal Series, with in person and virtual options.

Join Iredell Rise & Shine on April 25, 2026 at Jennings Park in Statesville, NC. Choose a 5K or 1 mile fun run through scenic trails and sidewalks, enjoy food trucks and vendors, with strollers welcome.

Run Grayson Highlands State Park on May 2 and 3, 2026, choosing routes from 8 mile to 50 mile with chances to spot wild ponies. Enjoy postrace food, pro photos and swag while supporting the park and local rescue squads.

Run the Moonlight Bootlegger 5k under the stars at Hagan Stone Park, a nighttime trail lit by hundreds of LED tea lights and lively bluegrass. Bring a headlamp and finish to a commemorative moonshine mason jar and two drink tickets.

Run scenic trails at The Mighty Mountain Run 5K and 10K in Sophia North Carolina on May 9, 2026, a fundraiser for camper scholarships at Camp Caraway. Expect rugged single track, rewarding climbs, medals and pro chip timing.

Kettlefoot is a scenic trail run near Mountain City Tennessee at Doe Mountain Recreation Area with 50K, 25K and 13K options on varied terrain. Climb the 60 foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower for sweeping 360 degree views across three states.

Run the scenic yet demanding trails of Carvins Cove with a 25k or full marathon on May 31, 2026. Limited to 300 runners with in person and virtual options, the course offers big climbs, well stocked aid stations and a finisher medal.

Celebrate the 10th Big Run Roanoke on June 3 at Fallon Park with a nationally timed 5K along the Tinker Greenway and a free kids fun run. Join the community, support Smiles4Tab, and secure your spot early for guaranteed swag.

Run 100 or 50 miles on a challenging one mile loop with about 500 feet of climb per lap at Froggy Mountain in Galax, Virginia on June 19, 2026. Aid stations, hot food, toilets and outdoor hot showers are provided and a 60 hour cutoff lets y..

Take on the 40th Ultimate Runner on June 27, 2026 in Winston Salem, NC, a one day test combining four track races plus a 5K cross country where you must finish all five to score. Finishers get the event shirt and a collectible decal.

Test your limits on looped, technical trails at Crystal Springs Recreation Area with 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour timed options that wind through High Rocks and Boundary trails. Shuttle service is required and this is a cupless event so bring..

Run day or night at Hagan Stone Park in Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem, a Half Marathon and 10K on smooth marked trails with a moodier evening option. Complete both to link medals and take home a custom hoodie with post race food and photos.

Hit the scenic trails in Wilkesboro at the Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run, with 5K and 10K timed options plus a 5K walk and virtual choice. Race in September to support the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life.

Run the scenic New River Trail in Max Meadows VA, with river views, trestle crossings and a mostly flat gravel trail. Choose 50 or 100 miles with aid, crew access and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Run the Triple Lakes Trail Race at Bur Mil Park, weaving scenic trails around Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend and Lake Jeanette. Choose marathon, half, 40 mile, relay, ruck or virtual entries and earn a custom finisher medal.