Trail Running calendar near Big Island 2026-2027

Freight Train Ultra Marathon in Farmville, VA offers 100k, 50k and a half marathon on a relatively flat rail trail that crosses High Bridge twice. The event includes aid stations, drop bag support at Prospect and a 19 hour limit for the 100..

A May trail festival in Snowshoe, West Virginia offering races from a kids mile to a 100K ultramarathon. The weekend pairs trail running with historic railroad rides, local markets, live music, and family activities in Snowshoe Village.

West Virginia Trail Fest is a family friendly trail running festival each May around Snowshoe in Pocahontas County, with scenic forest and single track races for all ages. Enjoy kids activities, a historic train ride and community fun.

Event Details The Memorial Day 10K Run & 2 Mile Walk takes place on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is organized by the Community Access Network (CAN) and is the seventh race in the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Seri..

Trail races at Sherwood Archers in Carvins Cove on May 31, 2026, offering a 25k and a marathon plus virtual options. The marathon features about 3500 feet of climbing, eight aid stations, technical shirts, and finisher awards.

Join the community for The Big Run Roanoke on June 3, 2026. Run a timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway or bring the kids for a free fun run at Fallon Park. The event benefits the local non-profit Smiles4Tab.

A community 5K on June 6, 2026 at High Bridge Trail State Park with an out and back route across the half mile High Bridge. Proceeds support park programs and participants receive a hat and finisher medal.

Four race distances run on a USATF certified trail in Covington, Virginia, following an old railroad bed along the Jackson River. Mostly crushed gravel with light hills, on-course wildlife, finishers' medals, and awards for top overall and..

A night trail event on High Bridge Trail State Park near Farmville VA offering 50K, half marathon and 5K options including hiker and family entries. The course follows an old rail trail with aid stations, chip timing and a cupless policy.

The High Bridge Challenge pairs the Freight Train and Night Train on High Bridge Trail in Farmville, VA. Runners can combine distances across four combo options and receive a special handcrafted award for completing both races.

Wine 4 Wildlife 4 Miler is a four mile vineyard event in Goodview VA with on-site and virtual options. Winners are chosen by closeness to a predicted finish time and all finishers receive a wine-stopper medal redeemable for a free glass.

A cross-country 5k and 10k at Albemarle CiderWorks featuring chip timing, a finisher medal, technical shirt and a glass of cider; proceeds support Rikki's Refuge.

A trail race day at Douthat State Park offering 50K, marathon, half marathon and six mile options with looped courses, significant elevation gain, stocked aid stations and chip timing.

A marathon and half marathon on October 4, 2026 in Cass, West Virginia along the Greenbrier River Trail. The course is described as flat and scenic and proceeds support the trail through nonprofit organizations.

Three trail runs on the Eastern Continental Divide take place around Spruce Knob and Seneca Rocks during Columbus Day Weekend. Distances are 50 kilometers, 50 miles, and a 13.1 mile run, with race headquarters at the Spruce Knob Mountain Ce..

Two trail events at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Courses use doubletrack trails with lake views, marked routes and support stations; park entry fees are included with registration.

Dodge zombies on a 5K trail run through the hills and woods of Camp Shenandoah. Each runner wears a flag belt representing three lives, aiming to finish as a Survivor. Every participant receives a themed medal at the finish line.

Explore Wintergreen’s scenic Blue Ridge single track on a timed, non competitive trek with 7 to 28 mile options and 10 hours to finish. Enjoy rocky overlooks, a post trek party with food, finisher shirt and patches and medal opportunities.

A trail race on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia on November 7, 2026 offering marathon, half, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay, all on smooth gravel and grass beside the Maury River with chip timing and finisher medals.

A multi-distance trail event in Montebello, VA on November 7, 2026, featuring 100K, 50-mile and 50K courses through Blue Ridge single track, old roads, and forest sections with a finish at Montebello Campground.