Trail Running calendar near Blue Ridge 2025-2026

Run the Freight Train on Saturday December 6 2025 in Farmville Virginia, with distances from half marathon to 100K on a scenic rail trail. Cross the iconic High Bridge twice and earn a handcrafted pottery finisher award.

Run the flat, scenic High Bridge rail trail from Farmville in the Freight Train Ultra Marathon with half marathon, 50K and 100K options. Expect exposed bridges and open trail, friendly aid stations, and a festive finish at the historic Trai..

Join Dash through the Hills on Dec 13, 2025 at Hardware Hills Vineyard for a scenic charity trail 5K or 1.1 mile walk benefiting Caring for Creatures animal sanctuary. Finish at the tasting room with live music, a food truck and wine for pa..

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.

Brave winter trails at the Frozen Toe 10k in Roanoke, VA on January 10, 2026 with an in person trail race on Chestnut Ridge and a virtual option. Enjoy scenic single track, a water station, walker friendly welcome, and a snow date of Januar..

Tatonka is a scenic trail run in Waiteville, West Virginia with 50k and 20 mile options that climb ridges to a bird observatory tower and return through meadows, forest, and farm roads. Proceeds benefit the Allegheny Trail.

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.

Join the Forever 5 and 10 Milers in Blue Ridge VA on January 31, 2026 for scenic on site or virtual runs. Pick a 5 or 10 mile course and enjoy race timed splits, finish alerts, and post race results and photos.

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..

Scenic loops around Holiday Lake in Appomattox VA offer 10K, 25K and 50K options across country roads and mostly single track trails. Camp on site, enjoy a Friday pre race pizza briefing and take on the 50K Lynchburg Ultra Series challenge.

Take on the New River Gorge Trifecta in West Virginia and tackle a 50K, a 100K and a 100 mile race across the year in scenic New River Gorge National Park. Limited to 50 entrants, registration secures all three races and finishers earn a cu..

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.

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.

Tackle rugged singletrack in the Blue Ridge at Bel Monte Endurance Races on March 14, 2026 in Lyndhurst, Virginia. Pick 50 Mile, 50K or 25K and earn sweeping views and big climbs on classic mountain trails.

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.

Test your legs at the Mineshaft 10k near Buchanan VA on April 4, 2026, a rugged trail run on the Glenwood Horse Trail with steep climbs and rock gardens. Field is capped at 100 runners and a virtual option lets you join from anywhere.

The Happy Camper Trail Race will take place in Bedford on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

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 scenic James River Trail at James River State Park in April 2026 with day and night 10 mile runs or multi loop 50K and 50 mile options. Expect steady climbs, riverside flats and on course aid with gluten free options.