Trail Running calendar near Big Stone Gap 2025-2026

Join the 15th annual High Country Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving in Boone for scenic 5k and 10k trail races, a paved 5k fun run, live DJ and custom race shirts and finisher medals. Proceeds support Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

Join a festive 5K road run or walk, 10K trail race, and kids fun run on Dec 6 in Corbin to honor a beloved pastor and support Laurel Lake Baptist Camp. Enjoy holiday decorations, hot cocoa, cookies and family friendly fun.

Enjoy a scenic 17 mile out and back on the Virginia Creeper Trail from Alvarado Station to Abingdon Trailhead rerouted due to storm damage. Free community run with cupless aid options, hot finish snacks and handmade mementos.

Run the wild Warbird 100 in Hyden, Kentucky this mid March 2026, with 100 mile, 50k and half marathon options on scenic trail terrain. Shorter course runners may meet 100 mile finishers as routes overlap near the finish.

Union Half Marathon & Relay on April 11 in Big Stone Gap: scenic trails, tunnel passages, and options for relay or virtual runners. Finishers get a medal and shirt.

Troublesome Hollow is a scenic trail race in Bristol VA with flat fast river sections, swinging bridges, trestles and a climb to a fire tower. Choose from 50K, 25K or a 3 mile walk and enjoy chip timing, aid stations and great atmosphere.

Quest for the Crest in Burnsville NC features 11K, 25K and a rugged 50K that tops out on Mt Mitchell. Expect steep climbs, hands on scrambling and rope sections for experienced trail runners.

Join the Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run on May 23, 2026 in Norton, Virginia, over scenic Flag Rock Area Trails from the Norton Reservoir Trailhead. Run for fresh air and community as proceeds support the Norton Farmers Market Senior Supplement pr..

Kettlefoot invites trail runners to Doe Mountain near Mountain City, Tennessee with 50K, 25K and 13K courses across varied terrain and panoramic views. Top off the day by climbing the 60 foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower for 360 degree vistas.

Run the scenic Dam Yeti ultramarathons on the Virginia Creeper Trail with 50 mile, 55K and 25K Pepsi Challenge routes over crushed gravel and across historic trestles. Finish at Sweetbay Brewing Co for a relaxed post race celebration.

Test your limits at the Woodbooger 100 in Norton, Virginia on June 13 and 14 2026, with scenic trails, big elevation and lively local support. Choose from 100 mile, 100 km, 50 km or 25 km and chase a finisher buckle or custom medal.

Run scenic trails at the Flag Rock 5K in Norton, Virginia on August 13, 2026. Part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest, this lively 5K supports the festival and showcases the Flag Rock Recreation Area.

Take on a scenic 13.6 mile loop from High Knob Observation Tower through forest roads and sweeping views with about 1600 feet of climb. Proceeds support trail maintenance and the race is part of the High Knob Triple Crown.

Tackle a rugged half marathon through Appalachian woodlands on technical single track trails with steep climbs, creek crossings and fast descents. Proceeds support Steele Creek Park and winners receive awards.

Tackle the Hellbender 10K in Norton, Virginia on October 3, 2026, a challenging uphill 6.2 mile run that gains over 2,000 feet to the High Knob summit. Join fellow runners for the 13th annual climb and spectacular mountain views.

Tackle the Yeti 100, a scenic 100 mile endurance run along the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. Enjoy rails to trail mountain scenery, crew friendly access and well stocked aid stations on a USATF certified course.