Trail Running calendar near Blacksburg 2026-2027

A point to point trail event through New River Gorge National Park on May 17, 2026, with 50 mile, 50K, relay, ruck, pacer, and virtual options. Finish in historic Thurmond and return to the start by train.

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.

Run or walk through the scenic Wolf Creek Trails at the Howlin' Trails event on June 5th. Choose between a 5K walk/run or a 10K trail run starting from Bridge Brew Works. All participants get a race shirt, and proceeds support community fit..

The Big Run 5K is a cross-country event in Kernersville celebrating Global Running Day. It features timed 5K heats, an elite wave with cash prizes, and a family-friendly untimed fun run. The event supports a local charity through its procee..

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 50 and 100 mile ultramarathon near Galax, Virginia run on a one mile loop with about 500 feet of vertical gain per loop. Aid and hot food are provided each loop and onsite camping and shower facilities are available.

Run the trails of America's newest national park. The New River Gorge Trail Festival offers multiple distances through scenic West Virginia terrain, from a 5k to a 50k. Experience views of the gorge on a course with significant elevation ga..

The Gritty Chix Mud Run is a fun, non-competitive mud run for women and girls held at ACE Adventure Resort. Participants can tackle obstacles and mud pits on a 5K or 1-mile course. The day finishes with a post-run party, celebrating strengt..

Ultimate Runner is a unique one-night challenge featuring five races: a 1-mile, 400m, 800m, 100m, and a 5K cross-country. To be ranked, you must complete all events. It takes place at the Bob Sosnik Track in Winston Salem.

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 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.

Timed trail races at Crystal Springs Recreation Area in Wytheville, VA include 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour Crystal Light options plus a limited Leftovers Option. The course is looped and aid stations are cupless with food provided.

Trail races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia feature winding technical singletrack, off trail sections, and steep climbs. Distances include a 10K and a half marathon as part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend.

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.

Trail races of marathon, half marathon and 5K run at ACE Adventure Resort in the New River Gorge on September 26, 2026. Registration includes camping, finisher medals, a race shirt if entered by 8/31/25, and a burrito buffet.

A trail event in Max Meadows, Virginia on October 10-11, 2026 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50k and 25k options. Course maps, aid station breakdowns and a runner handbook are provided.

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.

A 100-mile out-and-back ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, starting and ending at ACE Adventure Resort. The varied route includes single track, rail-to-trail, historic ruins, about 12,000 ft of ascent, and a 32 hour time l..