Trail Running calendar near Bristol 2024-2025

The Hellbender 10k is a challenging 6.2-mile race with over a 2,000-foot elevation gain, starting from downtown Norton and climbing to the 4,200-foot High Knob summit, the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range. The 10th annual race will take place on October 5, 2024. Registration opens on J..

The Chasing Trails Ultras event will take place on October 5, 2024, at the Gateway trail system in Old Fort, NC. Participants can choose to run for 3, 6, or 12 hours, with team relay options available for the 6 and 12-hour races. The course consists of a ~3.2 mile loop with 380ft of elevation gain, ..

The Black Mountain Ultra Traverse (BMUT) is a challenging trail run designed for true adventurers seeking a profound experience without excess aid station support. The race features a grueling climb to the summit of Mt. Mitchell, the tallest peak East of the Mississippi, and continues through tough ..

The Cloudsplitter 100 trail run will take place on High Knob, the highest point in the Cumberland Mountains, on October 12-13, 2024. The event offers 100-mile, 100k, 50k, and 25k distances, all winding along rugged, rocky, and remote trails within the Jefferson National Forest. High Knob is home to ..

The Fonta Flora 50k and Half Marathon will take place on October 26-27, 2024, along the trails and banks of Lake James State Park in North Carolina. Participants can enjoy gentle rolling trails with mountain scenery, starting and finishing at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC. The ..

The 2024 Bridge & Trestle 17 Mile Run will take place on December 14th, starting and finishing in Damascus, VA. The race will be an out-and-back course on the Creeper Trail, with packet pickup starting at 8:30AM and the race beginning at 10:00AM. Participants are encouraged to bring their own hydrat..

The Roaring Gap trail run offers a 50K, 25K, and 8-mile race on a scenic looped course featuring Stone Mountain and the Mountain to Sea Trail. The race starts at 8 am and ends at 5:30 pm, with an elevation gain of 1,530 per loop. The Aid Station provides a variety of food and hydration options, and ..

The Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker 50M/55K is a challenging trail run in Old Fort, NC, offering stunning views and intense elevation changes. The course includes climbs up three 6,000 ft+ peaks, including Mount Mitchell, making it the highest 50 miler east of the Mississippi. Runners can expect a mix o..

The Leatherwood trail run offers 50K, 25K, and 7.5-mile options in a beautiful private horse land trail setting in Ferguson, NC. The race starts at 8 am and ends at 5:30 pm, with a course that includes various trails and scenic overlooks. Aid stations are stocked with food, hydration, and first aid,..