Trail Running calendar near Abingdon 2026-2027

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.

Trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia on May 1-2, 2027, offering 50M, 50K, 25k, and 8M with significant climbing and the chance to see wild ponies.

A 100 mile mountain trail race in Old Fort NC on May 7, 2027, the Hellbender 100 climbs to Mt Mitchell with about 48,000 feet of elevation change. Organized by the RUN828 Foundation, it is a qualifier for Hardrock and Western States.

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..

Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra in Williamson, WV on May 28, 2027, run on a measured 4.1667 mile out and back loop.

The Virginia Highlands Trail Running Camp will take place in Mouth of Wilson on Saturday 29 May 2027. You can run between 10 and 13 miles.

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.

A running event in Burnsville NC on June 5, 2027 offering 50K, 25K and 11K routes with up to 12,000 ft of elevation gain. Courses are point to point and maps, aid station details and a runner handbook are provided.

A trail ultramarathon in Abingdon VA offering 50 mile, 55K, and a Pepsi Challenge 25K. The course features long downhill sections, National Forest views, crew access points, and mandatory personal hydration.

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.