Trail Running calendar near Roaring Gap 2025-2026

Kettlefoot is a scenic trail run near Mountain City Tennessee at Doe Mountain Recreation Area with 50K, 25K and 13K options on varied terrain. Climb the 60 foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower for sweeping 360 degree views across three states.

Run the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail from Abingdon VA on a June weekend, choosing from 50 mile, 55K or the Pepsi Challenge 25K. Expect crushed gravel, trestles, forests and streams, chip timing and a custom Pepsi Challenge finisher medal.

Wicked Root 50K in Lowell NC on June 13, 2026 offers a tough 50K and a fun 5K on rugged 10 mile loops with big climbs and well stocked aid stations. Finishers receive unique handcrafted medals from BlueGill Pottery.

Run 100 or 50 miles on a challenging one mile loop with about 500 feet of climb per lap at Froggy Mountain in Galax, Virginia on June 19, 2026. Aid stations, hot food, toilets and outdoor hot showers are provided and a 60 hour cutoff lets y..

Take on the 40th Ultimate Runner on June 27, 2026 in Winston Salem, NC, a one day test combining four track races plus a 5K cross country where you must finish all five to score. Finishers get the event shirt and a collectible decal.

Test your limits on looped, technical trails at Crystal Springs Recreation Area with 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour timed options that wind through High Rocks and Boundary trails. Shuttle service is required and this is a cupless event so bring..

Run day or night at Hagan Stone Park in Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem, a Half Marathon and 10K on smooth marked trails with a moodier evening option. Complete both to link medals and take home a custom hoodie with post race food and photos.

Hit the scenic trails in Wilkesboro at the Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run, with 5K and 10K timed options plus a 5K walk and virtual choice. Race in September to support the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life.

Tackle the Steele Creek Struggle Half on Oct 3 in Bristol TN, a 13.1 mile trail with 2,000+ feet of climbing across technical single track, creek crossings and rugged ridgelines. Not for beginners; proceeds benefit Steele Creek Park.

Tackle 100 miles on the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail at the Yeti 100 in Abingdon, Virginia. This Western States qualifier combines rugged single track, robust aid and strict gear rules for a true ultrarunning challenge.

Run the scenic New River Trail in Max Meadows VA, with river views, trestle crossings and a mostly flat gravel trail. Choose 50 or 100 miles with aid, crew access and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Run the Triple Lakes Trail Race on Oct 24, 2026 at Bur Mil Park in Greensboro along scenic trails around three lakes. Distances range from half to 40 mile ultra with relay, ruck and virtual options and a Trail Mega Medal finisher medal.