Trail Running calendar near Roaring Gap 2025-2026

The "Keeping My Mind on Track" event is a 5K trail run taking place at Doggettville Farm in Summerfield, NC. Scheduled for May 17, 2025, this event aims to promote mental health awareness through physical activity. Participants can enjoy a fun day filled with running and community engagement.Awards..

The Capture the Flags Ultra will take place in Banner Elk on Saturday 24 May 2025.

The Virginia Creeper 10 Miler is a running event taking place in Abingdon, Virginia, on May 24, 2025. This race features an out-and-back course along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail, primarily consisting of dirt and gravel surfaces. Participants will run five miles out before turning around to com..

The Kettlefoot Trail Run, held at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City, Tennessee, offers challenging distances of 50K, 25K, and 13K, plus a Kiddlefoot Mile for children ages 5-12. Participants experience diverse terrains and stunning views, including a climb up the 60-foot Kettlefoot Fir..

The 8th Annual Dam Yeti 55K/50 Mile Endurance Run is a premier trail running event taking place in the scenic Appalachian region. This point-to-point race features a USATF certified course along the Virginia Creeper Trail, offering breathtaking views and a smooth route. Participants can choose betwe..

The Big Elkin Trail Relay, held in Elkin, North Carolina, is a team-based trail running event featuring 5K loops on a scenic course combining single-track trails and granite dust paths along the old E&A Railroad grade. The mostly shaded route offers views of waterfalls, Big Elkin Creek, and Elkin Re..

The Wicked Root 50K is an annual ultramarathon held over two days in Lowell, North Carolina, celebrating its 10th year. The event features a challenging 10-mile loop course within a park, with a total elevation gain of 1,400 feet per loop. Participants can also choose to run a 50K on either Saturday..

The Froggy Mountain 100 is an ultra-running event held in Galax, Virginia, featuring 50- and 100-mile race options. The race takes place on a challenging 1-mile single-track loop course with approximately 500 feet of vertical gain per loop, making it one of the toughest courses in the country. Aid s..

The Vertical Mile Challenge will take place in Hiddenite on Saturday 21 June 2025.

The Moonlight Bootlegger 5K in Greensboro, NC, is a unique nighttime trail race held at Haw River State Park. Celebrating its 13th anniversary in 2025, this event combines running with a festive atmosphere featuring bluegrass music and moonshine cocktails or mocktails. The 5K course is a well-marked..

The Hungry Mother Trail Run & Hike is an exciting outdoor event taking place at Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, Virginia. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, the event features multiple race options, including a 7k Summit Hike, a 7k Summit Race, an 8 Mile Race, and a challenging 25k Race. Participants..

The Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra is an endurance running event held in Concord, North Carolina, on July 26, 2025. It features a backyard ultra format, where participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour, with the race continuing until only one runner remains who can complete the loop within the hour. T..

Hobby Trails to You! is an exciting running event scheduled for August 9, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K trail race, both featuring a challenging single-track course that begins with a cross-country start. The event promises ample parking, shaded areas, an..

The Crystal Springs Ultra Races, held in Wytheville, Virginia, offers a scenic and challenging experience for runners of all levels. Set in the picturesque Crystal Springs Recreation Area, participants can choose from three distances: a 50k+, a marathon, and a half marathon, each featuring technical..

The Iron Mountain Trail Run is an annual trail race held in Damascus, Virginia, featuring four race distances: 16, 30, 40, and 50 miles. The course traverses challenging terrain, including technical single track, forest roads, and the Iron Mountain ridgeline, with significant elevation gains totalin..

Springmaid Splash is a trail running event held at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, featuring 5K and 10K races through scenic, lush trails on a 400-acre property. The course offers a unique mountain running experience, including splashing across the North Toe River. Partici..

The Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run is an annual event held at Shining Hope Farms on Saint Peters Church Road in Conover, North Carolina. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, this 5th annual race offers participants a choice between a 5k or 10k trail run or walk across scenic trails on the farm's 1..

Flint's Fabulous 5K is a charitable running event held in Kannapolis, North Carolina, supporting Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit that provides no-cost service dogs to post-9/11 veterans. The 5K race offers participants the option to run or walk, with registration fees and additional donations directly..

The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a challenging and scenic trail running event in North Carolina, taking place on September 20, 2025. Participants can choose from several race formats, including a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, a 50-mile relay, and virtual options for both distances. The race route..

Table Rock Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in Morganton, North Carolina, featuring 50K and 30K race options. The 50K course includes a summit climb of Table Rock Mountain, with approximately 5,700 feet of vertical ascent and 11,000 feet of total vertical change, covering single-trac..