Trail Running calendar near Big Stone Gap 2026-2027

Take on mud and hills at Dark Hollow Wallow with 11 mile, 5 mile and Kids Trail Mile options for all ages. Rustic trail racing with aid stations and family friendly entries, so bring water and be ready for a challenge.

The Warbird 100 is a 103 mile mountain ultra through Daniel Boone National Forest featuring rugged ridgelines, technical singletrack and creek crossings. Expect remote trails, big climbs, exposed views and a 35 hour cutoff.

Run the Union Half Marathon and Relay in Big Stone Gap on April 11, 2026 along the scenic Greenbelt and Powell River Trail with two historic train tunnels. Finishers get a unique medal and race shirt, perfect for solo runners and teams.

Trail event in Bristol, Virginia offering 50K, 25K and a 3 mile walk on riverside trails with swinging bridges, trestles and a short climb to a fire tower. The race is chip timed, cupless and includes multiple aid stations.

The Laurel Lake 10k will take place in London on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 45 miles.

Quest for the Crest pushes runners up steep, technical point to point courses to Mt Mitchell's summit, with epic climbs and dramatic mountain views. Multiple distances promise a true mountain test for trail runners.

Three races in Damascus, Virginia on May 17, 2026 including a new half marathon, a 5K and a kids K, all run out and back on the Virginia Creeper Trail, with timing, shirts and finisher awards during the Appalachian Trail Days Festival.

Join the ninth annual Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run on May 23, 2026 in Norton, VA for a scenic challenge on the Flag Rock trails around Norton Reservoir. Proceeds support a senior supplement program helping low income seniors buy fresh local pro..

Trail races at Doe Mountain Recreation Area on May 30, 2026 include 50K, 25K, 13K and a kids one mile, featuring a 60 foot fire tower with 360 degree views and USATF sanctioning.

A weekend trail ultramarathon in Abingdon VA following the Virginia Creeper Trail, offering 50 mile, 55K and a 25K Pepsi Challenge the next day, with cupless race rules, drop bags, crew access points and chip timing.

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..

Join the Flag Rock 5K Trail Run in Norton, Virginia on August 13 as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. Tackle scenic trails around Flag Rock and support the festival as all proceeds help keep the outdoor celebration going.

Tackle rugged trails and lake views at Panther Creek State Park with a half, 10K and kids mile for all ages. Expect steep single track, big climbs, aid stations and a limited edition event shirt for finishers.

Experience a scenic and challenging 13.6 mile loop with about 1,600 feet of climb, starting and finishing at High Knob Observation Tower in Norton, Virginia. Proceeds support trail maintenance and the race is part of the High Knob Triple Cr..

Tackle the Steele Creek Struggle, a rugged 13.1 mile trail half on October 3, 2026 in Bristol TN. Expect technical single track, steep climbs and creek crossings through Appalachian woods, with proceeds supporting Steele Creek Park.

Take on the Hellbender 10K in Norton VA on October 3, 2026, a challenging climb to the High Knob summit. More than 2,000 foot of elevation gain and sweeping mountain views make this 6.2 mile race a tough but rewarding test.

A USATF certified 100 mile trail race in Abingdon, Virginia on October 9, 2026, serving as a Western States qualifier and part of the From Start to Heart series, with crew access, cupless aid stations, mandatory gear, and pacer rules.

Run 17 mile on the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus this December with the State of Franklin Track Club. Registration opens April 29 2026 and entry is free. Enjoy handmade mementos for special finishers and warm drinks at the finis..