Trail Running calendar near West Jefferson 2026-2027

Experience a muddy obstacle course at the Jerry Long Family YMCA featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. This eighth annual event supports community health programs while challenging your strength and agility.

The XC Experience is a 5k cross-country run on the R-S Central High School course. The two-lap route features dirt trails, grass, and paved sections, finishing on the track. It offers awards for all ages and is part of a local race series.

A trail ultramarathon near Morganton, NC offering a 50K that reaches Table Rock summit and a 30K that turns after the second aid station, featuring technical single-track, creek crossings, staffed aid stations, and primitive camping at Stee..

The Mount Jefferson Ascent will take place in West Jefferson on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A 13.6 mile loop race starting and finishing at High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County, held Sunday September 20, 2026. The course runs mainly on Forest Service roads and proceeds support trail development in the Flag Rock and High Knob..

A community trail event in Wilkesboro on September 26, 2026 offering 5K and 10K timed runs, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual option, with chip timing and proceeds supporting the American Cancer Society.

This trail half marathon in Tennessee's Steele Creek Park covers 13.1 miles of technical single track with over 2,000 feet of climbing. The challenging course features roots, rocks, and creek crossings through Appalachian woodlands. All pro..

Run laps on a scenic 1-mile loop in Damascus Town Park. Choose from 3, 6, or 12-hour timed events, with overnight camping, live music, and food trucks creating a festival atmosphere.

The Hellbender 10 km in Norton, Virginia on October 3, 2026 is a uphill race from downtown to the 4200 foot High Knob summit, with over 2000 feet of elevation gain. Registration closes October 1, 2026.

An annual 100 mile trail ultra on the Virginia Creeper Trail near Abingdon, Virginia. The USATF certified course offers crew access, staffed aid stations, and chip timing with live tracking, and it is part of the From Start to Heart series.

Trail races along the New River in Max Meadows, VA offer 100 mile, 50 mile, 50k and 25k options on flat crushed gravel with frequent aid stations and accessible crew points during peak fall colors.

The Zombie Run 5K in Morganton adds a thrilling twist to a standard race. Participants must navigate the course while keeping their flags away from roaming Zombies. A separate Family Fun Run and a festive after party with food and drinks co..

A 100 mile looped trail event in Hickory, NC on October 17 to 18, 2026 for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70 percent trails, significant elevation, stocked aid stations, night running rules, and pacer and crew provisions..

Trail races held October 24-25, 2026 at Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo NC offering a 50K with 2- and 3-person relays and a half marathon along Lake James State Park trails, with proceeds supporting local trail development.

The Froggy's Freaky Friday will take place in Galax from Saturday 31 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026. You can run between 50 and 50 miles.

A 24 hour endurance challenge in Damascus, Virginia where participants run 5.2 miles every 4 hours to total about 50K. The event offers an in person edition with basic aid and a virtual option that can be completed Jan 1 to Dec 30.

Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the High Country Turkey Trot in Boone with a 5K or 10K trail race. This family friendly event features mixed terrain courses and a fully paved fun run plus medals for all timed finishers.

Trail races of roughly 50K and 25K take place at Hanging Rock State Park, featuring technical rocky trails, measured elevation gain, and aid stations for each distance.

Experience a free 17 mile trail run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this cup less event features handmade mementos for select finishers and post race refreshments in Damascus.