Trail Running calendar near Big Stone Gap 2026-2027

Dark Hollow Wallow The Dark Hollow Wallow is a trail running event offering three distances: an 11 Mile, a 5 Mile, and a Kids Trail Mile. It takes place at Big Ridge State Park on State Highway 61, located between Norris and Maynardville. T..

An event with multiple distances in Hyden, KY offering a 100 mile race, a 50k and a half marathon in mid March 2026. Registration closes March 7 and route files plus pre event training runs are available.

The Union Half Marathon & Relay takes runners through scenic trails, including two historic train tunnels in Virginia. This event offers a traditional half marathon, a team relay option, and a virtual race. All participants receive a finish..

A multi-distance trail event in Southwest Virginia featuring riverside running, swinging bridges, trestles and a short climb to a fire tower. The race uses professional chip timing and requires participants to carry a reusable cup.

A series of point-to-point mountain trail races in Burnsville, NC with steep, technical climbs to Mt Mitchell. Distances include 50K, 25K, and a new 11K, featuring large vertical gain, rocky terrain, and summit finishes.

Run the new Trail Days Half Marathon on the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail during the Appalachian Trail Days Festival. Enjoy a professionally timed event with a shirt and finisher award, followed by a festive afternoon in Damascus Town Park.

A 12 kilometer trail race on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton, Virginia. The ninth annual event is part of the High Knob Triple Crown and supports a senior farmers market supplement program.

Event Overview The Kiss the Goat is a trail running event taking place at Perry County Park in Hazard, Kentucky. This will be the fourth year of the event and the second year offering both a half marathon and a 10K distance. Course Details..

Trail races of 50K, 25K and 13K at Doe Mountain Recreation Area on May 30, 2026. The USATF sanctioned event includes a 60 foot fire tower with 360° views across Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina.

Trail ultras on the Virginia Creeper Trail offering a 50 mile, a 55K, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge with crushed gravel surfaces, aid stations, crew access points, cupless racing rules, and USATF certification for the 50 mile.

A multi-distance ultrarun in Norton, Virginia, featuring 100-mile, 100k, 50k, and 25k races, substantial elevation gain, aid stations, distance-specific finisher buckles or medals, and awards across Male, Female, and Nonbinary/Open categori..

A trail event at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 featuring 8 Mile Race, 25k Race, and 8 Mile Hike with lake views, notable elevation gain, aid stations, medals, awards, and included race photography.

A fourth annual 5K trail race on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton, Virginia. Proceeds support the High Knob Outdoor Fest and all participants receive a 2026 festival T shirt; top three men and top three women receive awards.

Trail races at Panther Creek State Park near Morristown include a half marathon, a 10K and a kids trail mile. Courses start at the overlook and loop through woods and along the lake with aid stations and enforced safety policies.

A 13.6-mile loop from the High Knob Observation Tower in Norton, Virginia, run mostly on Forest Service roads with about 1,600 feet of elevation gain. Event proceeds support trail development and maintenance in the Flag Rock and High Knob a..

This trail half marathon takes runners through the technical and hilly single-track of Steele Creek Park in Tennessee. The 13.1-mile course features over 2,000 feet of climbing, creek crossings, and rocky forest paths. All proceeds support..

A 6.2 mile climb from downtown Norton, VA to the 4,200 foot High Knob summit with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The 13th annual Hellbender 10K is scheduled for October 3, 2026.

A USATF certified 100 mile trail ultramarathon in Abingdon, Virginia, the Yeti 100 is an official Western States qualifier with crew accessible aid stations, cupless requirements, and defined pacer and drop bag rules.

A Thanksgiving morning event in Boone with timed 5K and 10K trail races plus an untimed paved Fun Run/Walk; proceeds benefit Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

A free 17 mile run on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, Virginia on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club with no disposable cups and handmade mementos for select finishers.