Trail Running calendar near Bristol 2024-2025

The Hellbender 100 is a challenging and scenic 100-mile trail run through the Black Mountains and valleys of Western North Carolina, culminating in the summit of Mt. Mitchell. With an elevation change of ~48,000+ ft, runners will experience some of the most beautiful trails in the region. The event ..

The Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the Norton Reservoir Trailhead in Norton, VA. This annual event will be held on The City of Norton’s Flag Rock Area Trails system, with proceeds benefiting the Norton Friends and Farmers Market’s Senior Supplement ..

The Throwing Bones Trail Races will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Black Mountain, NC. The event includes a 5k trail race and a virtual 5k option. The 5k race will start at 9 am, and participants are encouraged to arrive by 8:15 am. The course will not be chip-timed, and overall prize winn..

The Quest for the Crest trail run offers 10k, 25k, and 50k races in Burnsville, NC, known as the hardest in North America with significant vertical gain. Participants will receive a pint glass, hat or beanie, and 50k finishers will get a medal. The course includes technical trails, rope sections, an..

The Virginia Creeper 10 Miler will take place in Abingdon on Saturday 25 May 2024. You can run 10 miles.

The Dam Yeti 50 is an annual 55K/50 Mile Endurance Run taking place in Abingdon, VA. The race offers a fast ultra course and includes a Yeti Party at the finish line. Participants will be shuttled from near the finish area to the start line for this point-to-point race. The course features beautiful..

The Yeti Spaghetti Marathon in Abingdon, VA is a challenging marathon designed for ultrarunners. It offers BQ qualifiers for ultrarunners and has a certification code of VA19004MS. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024, starting at 7:00 AM local time. For more information and registratio..

The Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k trail run in Old Fort, NC offers a unique set of races using a combination of classic and new trails in the area. The 50k course highlights some of the best trails in the area, including Star Gap, Bernard Mtn, and Kitsuma Trails. The Half Marathon is a net downhil..

The Black Mountain Monster trail run, organized by Relentless Running Events, offers 6, 12, and 24-hour endurance events on June 1-2, 2024, at Montreat College's White Oak Estate in Black Mountain, NC. The course is a dynamic 3.250-mile trail featuring grassy trails, wooded single tracks, fields, br..

The Kiss the Goat will take place in Hazard on Saturday 15 June 2024. You can run between 4 and 11 miles.

The Froggy Mountain 100 is a 100-mile trail run held on a 1.1-mile loop course with close to 500 feet of vertical gain per loop. Aid stations will be available at the start/finish area every loop, serving hot food throughout the event. The race has a 60-hour cutoff time and offers amenities such as ..

The 10th Annual Vertical Mile Challenge will take place on June 22, 2024, offering two races: Vertical Mile and Half Vertical Mile starting at 8:00 a.m. at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Hiddenite, NC. Registration is $40 for either distance, limited to the first 175 participants. The cour..

The Capture The Flags Ultra is a unique trail run event taking place at Grandfather Mountain State Park in Banner Elk, NC. Participants can choose between a 12-hour or 6-hour timed format to collect flags on designated routes, earning points for their team. The event offers a competitive and fun env..

The Trail Camp For Big Kids will take place in Burnsville on Friday 26 July 2024. You can run between 10 and 26 miles.

The Flag Rock 5K Trail Run is part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest and takes place in the Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, VA. The race is held on the City of Norton's Flag Rock Area Trails system, offering participants a scenic and challenging trail run experience. The High Knob Outdoor Fest is a..

The Lightning Bug Boogie 5k Night Trail Run will take place in Hickory on Friday 16 August 2024. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Grand-Further Mountain Run is a challenging 25K race held on Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, featuring extremely technical terrain with fixed ropes and ladders to aid in climbing. The course includes two climbs up the mountain from both sides, demanding prior trail running experience. Wi..

The Iron Mountain - Damascus, VA will take place in Damascus on Saturday 31 August 2024. You can run between 16 and 50 miles.

The Mountain Fork Half Marathon is a 13.6-mile race that starts and finishes at the High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County, Virginia. The course loops through the scenic Mountain Fork watershed on Forest Service roads, offering stunning views from the tower's 4,200-foot elevation. The race, held..

The Table Rock Ultras trail run offers both a challenging 50K and 30K race through the beautiful scenery of Table Rock Mountain in Morganton, NC. Participants can expect a course filled with roots, rocks, hills, creeks, and stunning views. The 50K race includes a climb to the summit of Table Rock Mo..