Trail Running calendar near Covington 2026-2027

Celebrate Global Running Day in Roanoke with a timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway or a free kids fun run. This official Virginia Commonwealth Games event features national timing and awards for various age groups.

Explore the scenic woodlands of West Virginia with the Howlin’ Trails 5K and 10K at Wolf Creek. This trail event features a closed course, chip timing, and a lively post race atmosphere at Bridge Brew Works in Fayetteville.

Experience the natural beauty of Virginia at the Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon. Run along the Jackson River with spectacular mountain views in a variety of distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

Experience the beauty of New River Gorge National Park at this trail festival in West Virginia. Choose from distances ranging from a 5k to a 50k ultra while exploring forested trails and river views.

Embrace your gritty side at this fun non competitive mud run featuring obstacle filled woodland trails. Team up with friends for a day of laughter, music, and muddy challenges at the ACE Adventure Resort.

A 10 mile out and back event at Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area in Sandy Level, Virginia, with an elevation gain of 1,991 ft. Participants choose from three load options with specified dry weights.

An annual community event combining a 5K and obstacle course at EastLake Community Church in Moneta, VA, with proceeds supporting Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.

Ruff Race at Snowshoe Mountain is a pet friendly 5k on July 5, 2026, taking place through the woods and the Village of Snowshoe. Participants may complete the course at any pace with their dogs.

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.

Farm Strong OCR is a farm inspired obstacle course in Rocky Mount on August 1, 2026. The chip timed event includes more than 20 obstacles, a t-shirt, live bluegrass music, and a free kids course for ages 12 and under.

A small, early August looped event in Crozet, VA featuring five steep gravel laps totaling 29.0 miles and about 7,610 ft of elevation gain, limited entry, basic aid, and shuttle parking.

A remote trail event on routes near the Wild Oak Trail, held on a roughly 60 km course with a 50 km party option. The route has about 8,000 feet of climbing, limited aid stations, minimal course markings, and a restricted field size.

A 3.1 miles obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest education and elite competitors must complete all obstacles to qualify for prizes.

Experience a weekend of obstacle course racing at the scenic Summit Bechtel Reserve. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 21K distances featuring steep hills, lake swims, and a signature suspension bridge crossing.

Trail races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Oak Hill, WV include a 10K and half marathon on winding, technical summer trails. The event is part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend and uses gun time for results.

Experience a cross-country run through the scenic grounds of Albemarle CiderWorks in Virginia. Choose between 5k and 10k distances or participate virtually followed by post-race cider at the orchard.

Experience the mountain trails of Douthat State Park with four race distances ranging from six miles to a 50K ultra. Runners will navigate waterfalls and climbing sections within the scenic Virginia State Park Adventure Series.

Experience a historic 10k mountain run through an original Swiss settlement trail in Helvetia West Virginia. This long running event coincides with the community fair and celebrates Swiss heritage in the heart of the mountains.

A multi-distance trail running festival in the Shenandoah Valley offering 100M, 100K, 50K and 21K races on technical mountain terrain with UTMB World Series and Western States qualification.

Experience the beauty of West Virginia at the New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 5K and enjoy inclusive perks like finisher medals, a burrito buffet, and free weekend camping.