Trail Running calendar near Mountain City 2026-2027

Trail races in Roaring Gap, NC on February 6, 2027 include 8 miles, 25K, and a 50K quest with six token stations and a unique handcrafted pottery finisher medal.

A 15k trail race in Old Fort, NC with a riverside start, a 3.5 mile loop to Catawba Falls, and partnerships supporting local trail conservation.

A point to point team relay from Warren Wilson College to Fonta Flora Brewery near Lake James, with timed legs, four and six person team formats, and a post race party.

Trail race in Purlear, NC offering 4-mile, 25K and 50K routes across ridgelines and technical mountain terrain, passing the Amadahy Trail waterfall. A single 10-hour cutoff applies to all distances.

A mountain trail ultramarathon at Camp Grier near Old Fort NC with a 50-mile and a 55K option, large elevation gains, on-course aid, and on-site lodging.

Leatherwood Marathons on April 3, 2027 in Ferguson, NC offers ultras from 25K to 100 Miles on private Leatherwood Mountains trails, with stocked aid stations and handmade pottery medals for finishers.

A mountain marathon in Black Mountain, NC on April 3, 2027, with a marathon and a longer Mt Mitchell Challenge that may reach the 6,684 foot summit for the first 250 eligible runners. The course includes paved sections, single track, and mu..

Flat, 100% dirt out-and-back trail races on the New River Trail in Fries VA offering 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k and a free untimed 5k with stocked aid stations and a cupless policy.

Trail 5k and 7 mile races start and finish at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo NC, run Lake James State Park trails with chip timing, medals, shirts, and a beer.

A mountain 25K trail race in Montreat, NC on April 17, 2027 with about 4,000 ft of climb, mandatory trail experience, and required safety gear.

Trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park on May 1 to 2, 2027 offering 50M, 50K, 25K and 8M courses with mountain views and wild ponies.

Hellbender 100 on May 7, 2027 in Old Fort NC is a 100 mile mountain trail race across the Black Mountains to Mt Mitchell with about 48,000+ ft of elevation gain.

The Bear Crawl OCR is a locally operated obstacle course event in Morganton, North Carolina, held at a motocross training facility. It offers one- to six-mile courses with rolling terrain, a dirt bike track, creek and pond crossings, and se..

Trail races near Burnsville, NC with 50K, 25K, and 11K point to point courses featuring major climbs and detailed course maps and aid station info.

Three nights of camping and three guided mountain runs in Mouth of Wilson, VA from May 29 to 31, 2027 with tent and tiny cabin lodging options.

Annual Marine Corps League Mud Run at Jomeokee Campground in Pinnacle NC features a muddy obstacle-course and community charity support, held each first Saturday in June.

Trail races of 50K, 25K, and 13K at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City TN, with significant climbing and access to a 60 foot fire tower offering panoramic three state views.

Mainly downhill ultras on the Virginia Creeper Trail finishing at Sweetbay Brewing Co.; includes a 50 mile, a 55K and a Pepsi Challenge 25K.

Multi-duration time trials at Hollis Hills Farm in Ellenboro on a 3-mile loop, with unique handmade pottery medals and proceeds supporting farm development.

A 6 Miles trail race at Rocky Fork State Park on June 19, 2027. The 3 mile out and back logging road course supports the Friends of Rocky Fork and counts toward the Trail Series.