Trail Running calendar near Blacksburg 2025-2026

Run The Longest Day at Lakewood Nature Preserve, a scenic loop course offering races from a half marathon to 100 kilometers amid rolling hills and wildlife. Proceeds benefit the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Run scenic loops at Hollis Hills Farm in Ellenboro with 5K, 25K (3 loops) and 50K (6 loops) options, rustic aid stations and a 10 hour cutoff. Proceeds support the farm and finishers earn unique handmade pottery medals.

Run the Carolina Reaper Challenge on July 18, 2026 at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville SC, featuring scenic paved loops and timed laps from 5 mile to 50k. Proceeds benefit Upstate Running Club youth and finishers get medals, music and snack..

Run scenic single track trails at Table Rock State Park in August 2026 with options of a challenging 15K climb to Pinnacle Mountain or a fun 5K loop along Carrick Creek. Enjoy rugged views, stream crossings and a festive finish with shirts..

Hit twisty trails and climbs at Black Copperhead Sting in Belmont NC on August 15, 2026, with 50K, 25K or 5K loop options. Aid stations offer savory and sweet fuel and finishers earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.

Run the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on August 22, 2026 with marathon, half and 10k options. Enjoy scenic single track, meadow views, finisher medals and live timing on a friendly trail loop.

Run the Not a Sprint Ultra in Forest City, NC on a mostly flat 8.34 mile out and back course with shady sections and well stocked aid stations. Choose 3, 6, or 12 hour timed events and chase 50 miles in the 12 hour race.

Run the scenic Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon in Mountain Bridge Wilderness with climbs to Little Pinnacle, Rainbow Falls views and riverside single track. About 2,000 ft of climbing for a challenging, rewarding trail experience.

Enjoy a scenic 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton as part of the ROC Race Series. Two wooded laps finish on the track for a spectator friendly community event for all ages.

Tackle a scenic 8k trail loop at Lake Conestee Nature Park, winding over soft single track and wooden boardwalks with river and wetland views. Finish with a medal, pancakes, music and free pro photos; dogs welcome.

Join the Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run at Cub Creek Park in Wilkesboro for scenic 5K and 10K trail options plus a virtual run or walk. Support the American Cancer Society and celebrate community on beautiful local trails.

The Last Wolf on Oct 10, 2026 in Kings Mountain NC is a Last Man Standing trail challenge with 50K, 25K and 5K options and unique finisher medals. Run repeating 3.1 mile gravel loops with rising time cutoffs and stocked aid stations.

Tackle a scenic 13.1 mile loop at Paris Mountain State Park with trails, climbs and waterfalls. Part of the Upstate Race Series, the race ends with a finisher medal and post race pancakes.

Run rustic trails on a 50 acre horse ranch at Bit of Hope Ranch on Saturday October 10, with a certified 5K, a 2K walk, and a Half Pint kids run. A virtual 5K option welcomes every pace and family fun.

Join Trick or Trail in downtown Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 for a festive 5K or 1 mile Spooky Sprint through historic 7th Avenue and the Oklawaha Greenway. Costumes, medals, shirts and a lively costume contest make it a fun day for a..