Trail Running calendar near Blacksburg 2025-2026

Run the New River Gorge Rim to Rim, a scenic 6 mile road through dramatic canyon terrain near Fayetteville WV. Finish at Adventures on the Gorge with a post race brunch and rim side views while benefiting local youth programs.

Run a point to point trail through New River Gorge National Park, finishing in historic Thurmond with views of waterfalls, ridgelines and old rail bridges. Choose 50 Mile, 50K, relay or virtual entries and ride the post race Amtrak back to..

Conquer the Cove features 25k and marathon trail races at scenic Carvins Cove with steep climbs, technical singletrack, and stocked aid stations. Limited to 300 runners on May 31, this rugged day promises a rewarding finish.

Join The Big Run Roanoke at Fallon Park for a scenic timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway plus a free kids fun run. Organized with Brooks and Virginia Amateur Sports, the race supports Smiles4Tab and features awards and a midpoint prize.

Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10k, or 5k on the USATF certified Jackson River Scenic Trail in Covington Virginia, a mostly flat crushed gravel route with river views. Finishers receive commemorative medals and awards.

Challenging mountain loop ultra near Galax VA with 50 and 100 mile options on a steep one mile course. Finishers earn a buckle and can enjoy on course aid, hot food, camping and outdoor showers for a supportive, rugged weekend.

Celebrate the 40th Ultimate Runner in Winston Salem on June 27, 2026, a single evening challenge of four track races plus a 5K cross country. Complete all five events to earn a finishing score, commemorative shirt, and car decal.

Explore the Spartan Trail at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean WV on Aug 30, 2026 amid lush forest, technical singletrack and punchy climbs. Choose a 10K or half marathon during an OCR filled weekend of adventure.

Take on the Odyssey Trail Running Rampage at Douthat State Park on September 12, 2026, with four loop distances from six miles to 50K on rugged trails with steep climbs. Expect chip timing, a performance shirt, finisher pint mug and post ra..

Run the scenic New River Trail in Max Meadows, VA with 100 mile and 50 mile options along mostly flat rails to trails riverside terrain. Expect river views, long trestles, camping, local food and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

The Rim to River 100 will take place in Oak Hill from Saturday 24 October 2026 to Sunday 25 October 2026. You can run 100 miles.