Trail Running calendar near Abingdon 2025-2026

Run the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail from Abingdon VA on a June weekend, choosing from 50 mile, 55K or the Pepsi Challenge 25K. Expect crushed gravel, trestles, forests and streams, chip timing and a custom Pepsi Challenge finisher medal.

Ridge to Rails in Old Fort, NC offers 50k, half marathon and 10k on a mix of new and classic trails around Camp Grier and the Old Fort Gateway Trailhead. Enjoy scenic ridgelines, technical singletrack and a net downhill half that finishes a..

Woodbooger 100 is a multi distance trail weekend in Norton, Virginia on June 13 and 14, 2026, featuring 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 25k routes that start and finish at the Norton Expo Center. Tackle rugged climbs, enjoy stocked aid stations and..

Run 100 or 50 miles on a challenging one mile loop with about 500 feet of climb per lap at Froggy Mountain in Galax, Virginia on June 19, 2026. Aid stations, hot food, toilets and outdoor hot showers are provided and a 60 hour cutoff lets y..

Test your limits on looped, technical trails at Crystal Springs Recreation Area with 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour timed options that wind through High Rocks and Boundary trails. Shuttle service is required and this is a cupless event so bring..

Join the Flag Rock 5K Trail Run in Norton VA on August 13, 2026 for a scenic run through the Flag Rock Recreation Area trails. Part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest, this community event benefits the festival and celebrates outdoor adventure.

Run a scenic 13.6 mile loop from High Knob Observation Tower near Norton Virginia, climbing through forest roads with sweeping mountain views. Proceeds support trail maintenance and all finishers earn medals.

Hit the scenic trails in Wilkesboro at the Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run, with 5K and 10K timed options plus a 5K walk and virtual choice. Race in September to support the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life.

Tackle the Steele Creek Struggle Half on Oct 3 in Bristol TN, a 13.1 mile trail with 2,000+ feet of climbing across technical single track, creek crossings and rugged ridgelines. Not for beginners; proceeds benefit Steele Creek Park.

Take on the Hellbender 10K on October 3, 2026 in Norton, Virginia, a scenic yet relentless climb from downtown to the High Knob summit. Now in its 13th year, this uphill test gains over 2,000 feet and rewards runners with sweeping summit vi..

Tackle 100 miles on the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail at the Yeti 100 in Abingdon, Virginia. This Western States qualifier combines rugged single track, robust aid and strict gear rules for a true ultrarunning challenge.

Run the scenic New River Trail in Max Meadows VA, with river views, trestle crossings and a mostly flat gravel trail. Choose 50 or 100 miles with aid, crew access and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.