Trail Running calendar near Roaring Gap 2026-2027

A 24 hour lap-based trail relay at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 score points by completing laps and bonus challenges. Camping and meals are included and awards are given by division.

Trail event at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City TN offering 50K, 25K, 13K and a free kids mile. Courses feature significant elevation and a 60 foot fire tower with panoramic views.

A 10 miles out and back trail race on the VA Creeper rail to trail in Abingdon, VA, mostly dirt and gravel with two road crossings. Registration has a $20 fee and awards are given by overall place and multiple age groups.

Trail races near Abingdon, VA offering a 50 mile, a 55K and a separate Pepsi Challenge 25K the following day. The routes include long downhill forest sections, a famous broken Pepsi machine on course, crew access points and a cupless policy..

A community 5K in Kernersville on June 6, 2026, marking Fleet Feet’s 50th anniversary and Global Running Day. The event features a cross-country 5K split into two heats plus an untimed 1-mile fun run, with proceeds supporting Good Works Eng..

A 5K obstacle mud run with individual and team waves plus a 1200 m kids course, held June 6, 2026 at Jomeokee Park and Campground; packet pick-up is available the day before.

A first annual trail event at Restoration Church featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile kids run with medals, and an untimed 5K walk, with proceeds supporting a local family and a community gathering after the races.

A loop ultramarathon held on private property near Galax VA with one mile loops and about 500 feet of gain per loop. Runners can choose 50 mile or 100 mile distances with aid and hot food at the start and finish.

Three nights in the Virginia Highlands with three organized morning trail runs, camping on a mountain property, basic tiny cabins available, limited cell service, GPX routes and professional photos included.

A mountain loop event in Hiddenite, NC on June 20, 2026 featuring two races over steep rock-face trails with aid stations at base and top and limited entry to the first 175 registrants.

A multi-race event on 06/27/2026 at Bob Sosnik Track in Winston Salem combining four track races and a 5K cross country. Completing all five events earns a finishing score, a t-shirt and a 4.91 decal.

A one-lap mile around the Historic Crab Orchard Museum corn maze in Tazewell, VA on July 4, 2026, with dogs allowed on leash and a $25 registration fee. The maze perimeter is about 0.63 miles and an extra section may be added.

A mud-run 5K at Porter Farms in Charlotte on July 18, 2026 featuring obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, a pre-party and an after-party with music, food trucks, and beer. Registration includes standard and VIP package options.

A backyard ultra in Concord, NC running a 4.167 mile loop repeated every hour until one runner remains. The event is open ended and records distance covered for all participants.

Races and a hike at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 include a one lap 15 mile mountain race plus 8 mile options along lakefront trails. Post-event awards, refreshments, live music and games are planned.

Trail races at Bluestone State Park in Hinton WV as part of the West Virginia State Water Festival. The event features a 19 Miler out and back to Pipestem and a shorter 6 Miler, both starting and finishing at the park pool.

A trail run near Danbury, North Carolina of about 11 miles with 1600 ft of climb, two rock scrambles and a third of a mile river crossing. The route begins at the lake and finishes at the Green Heron Ale House with several aid stations on c..

A three-day trail running retreat in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, with guided daily runs, lodge meals, and shuttle service. Accommodation options range from king suites to shared bunks and pricing varies by room type.

A one mile obstacle mud run with 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river at the Bennick Compound in Morganton, NC. The event focuses on mud and water course features within a short, obstacle centered layout.

Trail-loop ultraruns at Crystal Springs Recreation Area featuring timed 12-hour, 6-hour and 3-hour options on technical, hilly trails; shuttle parking is required and runners must carry their own cup or bottle.