Trail Running calendar near Woodcrest Hills 2026-2027

A mountain trail race in Montreat, NC covering 25K with about 4,000 ft of elevation gain across East and West ridges, passing several peaks. Prior trail experience and required safety gear are mandatory.

Experience the annual Union Half Marathon and Relay across two scenic trails in Big Stone Gap. Run through historic train tunnels on a USATF certified course while supporting local cross country and youth medical research.

World's Fair Ultras in downtown Knoxville runs on a USATF-certified 0.5724-mile loop with multiple timed and distance events, an open ruck division with required weigh-in, central aid, on-course amenities, and a YouTube livestream.

A team relay across over 200 miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Pisgah National Forest near Brevard to the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City. Teams of 6, 9, or 12 split 36 legs over trails, gravel and paved roads.

A multi-distance trail event in Bristol, Virginia, following a river route with bridges and a single climb to a fire tower. The race features five aid stations, ZEN ARCADE TIMING, and a cupless policy requiring a reusable cup.

Support the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park by participating in a hilly trail run or 10K ruck race in Knoxville. Choose from timed 5K runs or 10K rucks where food weights are donated to a local food bank.

A 100-mile trail event in the Black Mountains near Old Fort, NC, reaching Mt. Mitchell with extensive elevation gain. The nonprofit race enforces strict qualifying standards, mandatory safety gear, a 39-hour cutoff, and volunteer requiremen..

Events The event features three main activities. 5K (Ages 13 and up) 5K (Ages 8-12 years) Fun Run (Ages 4 and up) The 5K course takes place on trails at Montvale and includes 20 obstacles, such as Adversity Hill, Tire Traverse, and the A-..

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a nighttime trail run in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners must bring their own light for the 6+ mile course through unlit wooded trails. The event also features a kids' trail mile and is part of a larger trai..

Mountain point-to-point trail races in Burnsville, NC offering 50K and 25K with large vertical gain, technical terrain that can require scrambling and ropes, mandatory start shuttles, and event swag including a pint glass and hat.

Join this community trail race in Black Mountain to support cancer patients. Choose between an in person 5k through mountain trails or a virtual option to participate from anywhere.

Experience a scenic 6.1 mile trail race through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area featuring sandstone bluffs and waterfalls. This exclusive event is limited to 100 runners and offers over 1000 feet of elevation gain.

A 12K trail run on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton, Virginia, held mainly on single track trails. Proceeds support the Norton Friends and Farmers Market Senior Supplement Program to help low-income seniors buy local produce.

Experience a technical trail race in eastern Kentucky featuring a 10K or a Half Marathon. Navigate wooded terrain with significant elevation gains and fast descents at the scenic Perry County Park in Hazard.

Experience an adventure through Knoxville Urban Wilderness with SwimRun team and individual events or 5k and Half Marathon trail runs at Mead Quarry.

Trail races at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC featuring a 50k loop, a net downhill half that loses about 2,500 ft, and a 10k loop on new and classic trails with multiple aid stations.

A multi-distance trail event in Norton, Virginia offering 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 25k races with notable elevation gain. Ultra finishers receive a buckle while 50k and 25k finishers receive custom medals.

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.

Experience a 6 mile out and back trail race along a scenic logging road in Rocky Fork State Park. Run alongside the creek to support park improvements as part of the State of Franklin Track Club Trail Series.

A July event in Madisonville, TN featuring 17.76- and 7.4-mile courses, an in-person ruck division with set pack weights, and a virtual 17.76 option; the course follows the Kefauver greenway and local bike trail.