Trail Running calendar near Pinnacle 2026-2027

Uforea offers day and night 50K races and a combined 100K on scenic Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek trails near Troy NC. The same two loop course is run in opposite directions for a unique day and night challenge. Register by April 11.

Take on the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50K near Galax Virginia on one mile loops that climb through scenic terrain with aid every mile and hot meals. Camp on site or book nearby for a friendly, festival style mountain ultramarathon.

Trail half marathon and 4 mile at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro on April 25, 2026. Loop around Lake Brandt with run, ruck, and virtual options, chip timing, aid stations, and a finisher medal that joins the NC Trail Mega Medal Series.

Join the Iredell Rise & Shine 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Jennings Park for a family friendly morning of exercise on scenic nature trails. Enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, and activities as the community celebrates parks and healthy living.

Run scenic, rugged trails at Grayson Highlands State Park May 2 and 3, 2026 with distances from 8 mile to a full 50 mile challenge. Finishers get a beanie or hat and medal plus post race food, pro photos, and awards.

Run the Moonlight Bootlegger 5K at Hagan Stone Park under glowing LED tea lights with live bluegrass near the finish. Bring a headlamp for rooty, rolling trails and enjoy a custom shirt, post race food and a moonshine mason jar.

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.

Three races in Damascus, Virginia on May 17, 2026 including a new half marathon, a 5K and a kids K, all run out and back on the Virginia Creeper Trail, with timing, shirts and finisher awards during the Appalachian Trail Days Festival.

Trail races at Doe Mountain Recreation Area on May 30, 2026 include 50K, 25K, 13K and a kids one mile, featuring a 60 foot fire tower with 360 degree views and USATF sanctioning.

Trail races at Sherwood Archers in Carvins Cove on May 31, 2026, offering a 25k and a marathon plus virtual options. The marathon features about 3500 feet of climbing, eight aid stations, technical shirts, and finisher awards.

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 Fleet Feet's Big Run 5K in Kernersville this June, featuring a community cross country 5K and a one mile fun run for Global Running Day. Expect competitive heats, cash prizes for elites, and proceeds supporting shoes for underprivileged..

Run Froggy Mountain in Galax VA June 19 to 20 on private land with 50 and 100 mile options. Tackle repeated one mile loops with about 500 feet of climb per loop, enjoy aid, hot food, camping and a finisher buckle.

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.

Wine 4 Wildlife 4 Miler is a four mile vineyard event in Goodview VA with on-site and virtual options. Winners are chosen by closeness to a predicted finish time and all finishers receive a wine-stopper medal redeemable for a free glass.

Run rugged loops at Crystal Springs Ultra in Wytheville on August 8 2026 with 12 hour 6 hour and 3 hour options. Technical trails, scenic views and a cupless format make for a full trail challenge.

Join Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K at Hagan Stone Park with morning and evening starts plus a double option to run both sessions. Smooth trails, connecting day and night medals, a custom hoodie and postrace food await.

Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run on September 12, 2026 in Snow Camp NC features a 10K and a half marathon over single-track trails with steep climbs and an optional 80 foot tower ascent. Aid stations, chip timing, shuttles, and finisher medals are..

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 the Virginia 100 and 50 mile ultramarathons, featuring flat rails to trails terrain, long trestles and riverside views. Enjoy on site camping, full aid support and a finisher buckle for 100 mile completers.