Trail Running calendar near Roanoke Rapids 2026-2027

A 24-hour loop endurance race in Williamsburg, VA on a USATF certified 2.215 mile crushed-gravel loop, with multiple distance awards, team tracking, and proceeds benefiting The Arc in Williamsburg.

A three race off road trail series across North Carolina with multiple distance options per event. Series scoring totals mileage across all races and finishers receive a custom finisher award.

A scenic 5K in Rocketts Landing, Virginia, along the Virginia Capital Trail with views of the James River. The event includes in-person and virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.

Experience the only race held on the scenic Noland Trail in Newport News. Runners can tackle the 50 km distance solo or as a relay team while enjoying a post race festival with live music and tastings.

Trail races and a hike at a North Carolina state park near Washington, NC. Distances include 10K, half marathon 13 miles and 50K, with boardwalked trails and sustainable wood medals for finishers.

Oakwood24 is a 24 hour timed run and walk benefiting Healing Transitions at Lakeside Retreats, featuring distance, time, and relay options plus a remembrance hour; the event has raised over $1,000,000 to support local recovery services.

A free Thanksgiving community event at Pocahontas State Park featuring a cross-country 5K and a short kids fun run. Registration is required; the day includes alumni photos, raffle drawings, and optional donations for a memorial award suppo..

A multi-format running and rucking event at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield VA with a marked 5 km loop, a 10K option, timed 8 and 4 hour formats, lap counting, rucking divisions, and finisher medals.

Join this trail race at William B. Umstead State Park with 5 km, 10 km, and 13.1 mile distances. Enjoy organized transport from Harrison Square and earn finisher medals and winter gear at this Cary event.

A December trail event on the High Bridge Trail offering 100k, 50k and a half marathon with aid stations, drop-bag service, pacer rules, event apparel and holiday-themed awards and traditions.

A 24 hour ultrarun on the Roanoke Canal Trail using an out and back *10k* loop with start and finish at Weldon Mills Distillery on the Roanoke River. Held December 5 to 6, 2026; registration opens August 1, fee $120.

Multiple USATF certified races take place on the Dismal Swamp course in Chesapeake, VA, including 50K, marathon, half marathon and a 50K relay. Aid stations are provided and finishers receive apparel and medals.

Trail races at Pocahontas State Park include 5K, 10K and a half marathon on the wooded Bright Hope Trail, with virtual options available; walkers are welcome.

Trail running weekend at Bear Creek Lake State Park featuring a 10.4 mile loop, a 4.2 mile Mini on park and single-track trails, and a virtual 10 mile option; in-person entries are capped and a portion of fees supports the park.

Trail races at River Park North using a 6.2-mile loop: a 50K (five laps) and a 20K (two laps), offered solo or as relays. Proceeds support Heart for ENC.

A loop-based ultra at Twin Lakes State Park offering 10 mile and multiple timed options up to 72 hours, chip timing, a single full aid station, relay and pacer rules, primitive camping and family-friendly Parent Loop.

A 100 mile trail endurance run through William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC, with a 30 hour cutoff and a 50 mile option. The event is scheduled for April 3 to 4, 2027 and opens registration September 16, 2026.

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail 50K Challenge will take place in Durham on Sunday 11 April 2027. You can run between 13 and 50 kilometers.

A weekend trail relay at Pocahontas State Park featuring lake side single-track loops, camping in Ragnar Village, and team options from 3 to 8 runners. The course totals 120 miles with about 15 miles per runner and varied park amenities.

A self-paced family adventure run at the YMCA in Raleigh on May 1, 2027, featuring a 2+ mile outdoor course with 20+ creative challenges, mud features and a large slip and slide; shirts for early registrants and finisher medals.