Trail Running calendar near Roaring Gap 2026-2027

We have found 47 Trailruns within 80 miles of Roaring Gap. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Nail the Rail event features a 9-mile and a 5-mile race on a trail in Martinsville, Virginia. Both races are out-and-back courses starting from the Virginia Avenue Trailhead. The 9-miler presents a time challenge to complete the distanc..

March 2026

Greensboro trail race on March 7, 2026 with 5, 10 and 17 mile run, ruck, or hike options along Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend. Offers custom shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, and virtual and economy entries.

Outlast Charlotte is a 6-hour endurance challenge where runners face a 5K trail lap every hour. Stay in the game by finishing each lap on time, aiming for six laps to earn the premium medal. This event tests pacing and grit on natural terra..

Trail events at Haw River State Park in Greensboro include a 5k Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Fun Run, timed results, awards, t-shirts, and a shoe donation drive for Sneakers4Good.

April 2026

Event Overview The Lake James 7 Miler & 5k is a trail running event held on April 4, 2026. It takes place at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, North Carolina. The courses utilize the trails of nearby Lake James State Park..

A 5k in Valdese, NC on April 4, 2026 supporting awareness for humane treatment of incarcerated people. The course features a slope, rock stairs, a suspension bridge near 0.5 miles and an out and back on the Valdese greenway.

Flat, all dirt courses along the New River Trail offer out and back distances from 5k to 100k. Aid stations, a cupless policy, drop bag service for longer distances, and medals or a buckle for finishers highlight the event.

Leatherwood Marathons in Ferguson, NC (April 11, 2026) uses a 12 mile loop with 3,050 ft gain per loop. Distances range from 25K to 100 miles and aid stations are placed three times per loop.

Test your endurance at the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50k on a challenging looped course near Galax, VA. With a 16-hour limit, fully stocked aid stations every mile, and hot meals, it's a well-supported ultramarathon. Free camping is ava..

A multi-distance trail event in Southwest Virginia featuring riverside running, swinging bridges, trestles and a short climb to a fire tower. The race uses professional chip timing and requires participants to carry a reusable cup.

Trail race at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro on April 25, 2026. Options include a half marathon or four mile run, plus ruck and virtual entries, with technical shirts and a finisher medal that links to the NC Trail Mega Medal Series.

A community running event at scenic Jennings Park in Statesville. Choose from a 5K or a 1 Mile Fun Run, with separate age categories for youth and adults. Strollers are welcome, and there will be food trucks and activities.

Run the Huckleberry Jam Point-To-Point on the scenic Huckleberry Trail. Choose from an 8.1-mile or 1.75-mile point-to-point course, both finishing at the Christiansburg Rec Center. All net proceeds support the Friends of the Huckleberry Tra..

May 2026

Trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park on May 2 and 3, 2026 offering 50 mile, 50K, 25K and 8 mile courses through mountain terrain with significant elevation gain and views that include wild ponies.

Run under the stars at this unique night trail race. Follow hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass music along rolling trails in Hagan-Stone Park. Finish with a custom mason jar and post-race celebration.

Run the new Trail Days Half Marathon on the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail during the Appalachian Trail Days Festival. Enjoy a professionally timed event with a shirt and finisher award, followed by a festive afternoon in Damascus Town Park.

Tower above the trail at the Kettlefoot event in Tennessee's Doe Mountain Recreation Area. Choose from a 50K, 25K, or 13K course, all offering significant elevation gain and the chance to climb a historic fire tower. A free kids' mile is al..

June 2026

Trail ultras on the Virginia Creeper Trail offering a 50 mile, a 55K, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge with crushed gravel surfaces, aid stations, crew access points, cupless racing rules, and USATF certification for the 50 mile.

The Big Run 5K is a cross-country event in Kernersville celebrating Global Running Day. It features timed 5K heats, an elite wave with cash prizes, and a family-friendly untimed fun run. The event supports a local charity through its procee..

Trail event in Lowell NC using a 10 mile park loop for 50K and 5K distances. Aid stations provide food and fluids, trekking poles are allowed and a 10 hour cutoff applies.