Trail Running calendar near Cave Spring 2026-2027

Explore the scenic trails of Montvale Park in this 18th edition trail running event. Choose between an 8.4-mile or a 5-mile course through old-growth forest. Registration is limited and part of the popular RNUTS series.

The Nail the Rail event features a 9-mile and a 5-mile race on a trail in Martinsville, Virginia. Both races are out-and-back courses starting from the Virginia Avenue Trailhead. The 9-miler presents a time challenge to complete the distanc..

Bel Monte Endurance Races in Lyndhurst, Virginia offer 50 Miler, 50K and 25K trail courses through the George Washington National Forest with substantial elevation gain. Entries are non-refundable.

Trail Nut in Bedford VA features a trail 10k and a half marathon on March 14 2026 with virtual options, mostly single track trails, water stops on course, and a first loop cutoff for the half marathon.

Trail trail races in Sedalia, VA on March 21, 2026 offering a 50k and a half-marathon through Terrapin Mountain and nearby ridges. Entries include swag, aid stations, a finisher shirt, a post-race meal, and free tent and car camping.

This fundraising 5K supports the Free Clinic of Central Virginia's efforts to rebuild after a fire. The event offers in-person and virtual options on a paved trail course in Lynchburg. Participants can also fundraise for free entry and othe..

Run a scenic and historic 10k on Virginia's Glenwood Horse Trail. The point-to-point course passes old mines and features a fast downhill finish. Due to limited parking, a shuttle is provided for runners.

Event Overview The Happy Camper Trail Race features a walk/run 5 km and a 10 km event. The race aims to bring the community together, promote fitness, and showcase trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It also supports the Campership Program,..

Flat, all dirt courses along the New River Trail offer out and back distances from 5k to 100k. Aid stations, a cupless policy, drop bag service for longer distances, and medals or a buckle for finishers highlight the event.

A looped trail event at James River State Park offering 10 mile, 50k, 50 mile and relay options, with varied singletrack and riverside flats and a loop-based finish system.

This event offers a scenic 5K run and a 3K walk through Bedford's apple orchards and countryside. Afterward, participants can enjoy wine samples and refreshments by a campfire. Awards are presented for the top finishers in the 5K race.

Test your endurance at the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50k on a challenging looped course near Galax, VA. With a 16-hour limit, fully stocked aid stations every mile, and hot meals, it's a well-supported ultramarathon. Free camping is ava..

Falling Water Ultras on April 25, 2026 in the New River Gorge area offers 100K and 50K solo options plus two person and four person 100K relays. The course is four 15.5 mile loops with creek crossings, waterfalls, and about 2400 feet of cli..

Tackle the classic East coast challenge of the Promise Land 50K++. This spring race in Virginia features 7,400 feet of climbing and descending over mixed terrain. Finishers under 10 hours receive an award.

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.

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..