Trail Running calendar near Blacksburg 2025-2026

Join the Run With Compassion 5K on November 15 in Boonville for a chip timed run and a Pastor Dash. Run or walk to support Compassion Care Center and fund free life affirming community services.

Join the DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day in Danville for a scenic 5K along the Dan River plus a children's fun run. Run or walk to support DPS students and teachers while enjoying the Riverwalk Trail.

Run to the summit at Pilot Mountain on December 20, 2025 with 3 mile and 7 mile courses, limited to 150 runners. Enjoy scenic trails, an embroidered finisher beanie and a warm post race breakfast at the top.

Take on the Frozen Toe 10k, a fun and fast January trail race on the Chestnut Ridge Loop around Roanoke Mountain Campground. Enjoy cold weather camaraderie, on course aid, and age group awards in this lively winter classic.

Test yourself on rocky, rooty trails and waterfalls at Hanging Rock State Park in the HAROC challenge. Choose a technical 50k or 25k with aid stations and scenic views; register by Jan 28 for the Jan 31 race.

Run scenic but rugged trails around Stone Mountain in Roaring Gap, NC with 50K, 25K and 8 Miler options. The 50K features a carryable Protection Stone and every finisher earns a unique handcrafted pottery medal.

Take on the Arctic 5k on February 7, 2026 at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg VA, a 3.1 mile trail run over single track and forest roads. Part of the Liberty Mountain Trail Series, it features awards, a guaranteed giveaway t shirt for e..

Spend Valentine's Day with a scenic 5K through Golden Road Vineyards and a celebratory mimosa at the finish. Run on site or join the virtual 5K to enjoy medals, vineyard views, and festive vibes.

Tackle the New River Gorge Trifecta, three epic trail races in West Virginia across a 50K, a 100K and a 100 mile to earn Trifecta status. Limited to 50 spots with registration opening Nov 9 2025, finishers get a custom belt buckle, jacket a..

Run the scenic Cabin Fever 50 K through New River Gorge National Park on February 21, from downtown Fayetteville to Hawks Nest State Park. Expect ridgeline single track, waterfalls and a stunning descent beneath the New River Gorge Bridge.

Tackle the 25K Pilot Mountain Salamander Scamper in Pinnacle NC for a scenic trail challenge around the iconic pinnacle. Limited field, fully stocked aid stations, hot post race meal and a finisher medallion await.

Run the Froggy Mountain Warrior 100 near Galax VA this February in a winter group run of ten 10 mile loops with roughly 15,000 feet of climb. This low key, mostly self supported fundraiser for veterans includes a keepsake buckle.

Tackle scenic singletrack at Montvale Park with 5 mile or 8.4 mile trail races on February 28, 2026. Limited to 225 runners with a virtual option and shirts for early registrants, it winds through old growth forest for a challenging run.

Run scenic trails around Terrapin Mountain in Sedalia, VA with a 50k or half marathon. Enjoy stocked aid stations, terrapin swag and free camping for a weekend of tough trails and good vibes.

Mineshaft 10k on April 4, 2026 is a trail race limited to 100 runners, featuring rolling singletrack, rock gardens and a steep climb on the Glenwood Horse Trail. Bus shuttles to the remote start and a virtual entry option make this a scenic..

Run the New River Trail Races on April 11 in Fries Virginia, a scenic, flat, 100 percent dirt out and back along the New River and Chestnut Creek. Choose 100k 50K 25K or 10K; headlamps are required for the 100k and finishers earn a buckle.

Tackle the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50K in Galax Virginia, a short loop course with about 500 ft vertical gain per mile and a 16 hour limit. Aid stations about every mile offer hot meals and there is free camping for runners and crew.

Falling Water Ultras is a scenic trail ultramarathon around ACE Adventure Resort and New River Gorge National Park offering 100K, 50K and relay options. Tackle rugged river loops with on site camping included and help support Adventure Appa..

Hellgate 100K++ is a 66.6 mile winter night trail ultramarathon through the Blue Ridge near Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. Expect rugged, snowy terrain and a fierce challenge that doubles as a Western States 100 qualifier.

Run the 11th annual Grayson Highlands Trail Races May 2 and 3, 2026 in scenic Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia. Choose from multiple distances through wildflower filled mountain balds and forest trails with finishers' swag, photos and..