Trail Running calendar near Roaring Gap 2025-2026

Take on the Frosty Cox six hour trail in Concord NC, running 6.2 mile loops on rugged singletrack with creek crossings and wooded trails. Limited entries, staffed aid and finish recognition make this a cozy winter endurance test.

Tackle a scenic, challenging half marathon through rugged trails and creek crossings at South Mountains State Park near Connelly Springs, NC. Limited to 200 runners on January 10, 2026, this race delivers big climbs, Appalachian views, and..

Run the HAROC at Hanging Rock State Park, with scenic ridges, rewarding climbs, and a choice of 25k or 50k distances. Expect rugged trail terrain, aid stations on course, and a spirited winter trail community.

Take on the Stone Mountain Massacre in Roaring Gap NC with 50K, 25K and 8 Miler options over rugged scenic trails. The 50K features a mythic quest to collect sacred stones and finishers receive a unique pottery medal.

Spend Valentine's Day at Golden Road Vineyards for a festive 5K with in person and virtual options plus a relaxed Sip & Stroll that includes the same perks. All finishers earn a custom medal and a complimentary mimosa to celebrate.

Brave the chill at the Freakin Freezin 5K at Jamison Park in Winston Salem on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 for a scenic, chip timed course with water stations and a festive finish. Run in person or virtually and earn a finisher medal and long sleeve..

Tackle a scenic, rugged 25K on Pilot Mountain trails, winding up to the summit and around Jomeokee Pinnacle. Limited to 125 runners, this February 21 event includes stocked aid stations, a long sleeve tech shirt, and a hot post race meal.

Tackle Froggy Mountain Warrior 100, a winter 100 mile group run in Galax, VA raising funds for veterans with 22toomany. Ten rugged 10 mile loops, big climbs and winter conditions make for a raw, rewarding self supported challenge.

Take to scenic trails around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend in Greensboro with 5, 10 or 17 mile options for runners, ruckers and virtual participants. Collect a finisher medal that joins the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series.

Join the BigFoot Tech Trek 5K on March 7, 2026 in Marion NC for a friendly campus run on McDowell Technical Community College's Tech Trail. Loop a pond and soak up Blue Ridge Mountain views on a course welcoming all paces.

Run scenic single track with lake views at Lake James Races, featuring a 7 mile and a 5k from Fonta Flora Brewery. Chip timed in person and virtual options with a wooden finisher medal, commemorative shirt and a beer for 21 plus runners.

Run the scenic New River Trail in Fries Virginia on flat dirt out and back courses that follow the river and Chestnut Creek. Distances from 10K to 100k suit every trail runner, with aid stations and a buckle for 100k finishers.

Leatherwood Marathons on April 11, 2026 challenges runners on steep private trails in the Leatherwood Mountains with a 12 mile loop rising about 3,050 ft per lap. Distances from 25K to 100 mile promise an epic test.

Run the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50K in Galax, Virginia on April 18, 2026. Tackle 1 mile loops with about 500 feet gain per loop and a 16 hour cutoff, while enjoying aid stations, hot meals and free camping.

Experience Troublesome Hollow in Bristol VA April 25 to 26 2026 on fast riverside trails with swinging bridges, trestles and a brief climb to a fire tower. Choose 50K, 25K or a 3 mile walk with professional chip timing and aid stations.

Enjoy rolling singletrack around Lake Brandt at the Owls Roost Rumble, a scenic trail run featuring lakeside views and varied terrain. Limited to 500 runners and part of the NC Trail Mega Medal Series, with in person and virtual options.

Join Iredell Rise & Shine on April 25, 2026 at Jennings Park in Statesville, NC. Choose a 5K or 1 mile fun run through scenic trails and sidewalks, enjoy food trucks and vendors, with strollers welcome.

Run scenic mountain trails at Grayson Highlands State Park May 2 and 3, 2026 with distances from 8 Mile to 50 Mile, big climbs and sweeping views. All finishers receive a hat and medal and proceeds benefit the park and local rescue.

Run the Moonlight Bootlegger 5k under the stars at Hagan Stone Park, a nighttime trail lit by hundreds of LED tea lights and lively bluegrass. Bring a headlamp and finish to a commemorative moonshine mason jar and two drink tickets.

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.