Trail Running calendar near Damascus 2026-2027

A community trail run at Pilot Mountain on August 2, 2026, offering a 3–6 mile route and a post-run gathering at the trailhead in Pinnacle, NC.

A three-day guided trail running retreat in Roaring Gap, NC with lodge accommodations, daily guided runs, meals, coaching sessions, and on-site transportation.

A family mud and obstacle event in Morganton NC with a one mile course, 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers, inflatables and a lazy river. Registration includes a shirt and medal, photos are free and parking is $10 per car.

Trail loop event in Crystal Springs Recreation Area Wytheville VA offering 12 hour 6 hour 3 hour and a low cost Leftover option.

Old Fort Fifty takes place in Old Fort, North Carolina on August 8, 2026, with an event schedule and course maps available. Results may be posted automatically to Twitter when participants connect their accounts.

A 5K trail run on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton held as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. Entry fees support the festival, awards go to the top three men and women, and all participants receive a 2026 festival T shirt.

A 5K trail run on PikeView High School's home cross country course with proceeds supporting the PikeView Cross Country Team, awards, and post race refreshments.

A roughly 14-mile mountain race that climbs Grandfather Mountain twice over technical singletrack with about 4,200 ft of gain and a 200-runner field.

A community tribute on August 23 featuring a 5K with digital timing, a 1 mile fun walk, a family mud run with obstacles, and a virtual 5K; proceeds support the P.H.I.L. Foundation.

Trail race in Damascus, Virginia offering 16, 30, 40 and 50 mile options on mixed terrain, from runnable trail to technical single track and town sections.

Chip-timed 5k and 10k trail races on a 120-acre Conover farm on September 12, 2026, honoring veterans and supporting the Saddles and Salutes program.

Trail race weekend at Breaks Interstate Park featuring a 50K, double 10K, morning 10K, and sunset 10K amid sandstone cliffs and scenic overlooks.

Trail 50K and 30K races in Morganton NC with summit terrain, creek crossings, aid stations, and camping at Steele Creek Park.

A roughly 5 mile, 1,600 foot ascent trail event in West Jefferson NC with summit music, custom bells for finishers, and a portion of fees donated to trail construction.

A 13.6 mile loop race starting and finishing at High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County, held Sunday September 20, 2026. The course runs mainly on Forest Service roads and proceeds support trail development in the Flag Rock and High Knob..

Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run/Walk at Cub Creek Park offers timed 5K and 10K trail races, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual run or walk option, with proceeds benefiting a Relay for Life team.

A 5K in Norton Virginia on September 26, 2026 along the Flag Rock trails as part of the three day Woodbooger Festival, with proceeds supporting the festival.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN, featuring technical single track, steep climbs, creek crossings and more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support park trail improvements and top finishers rece..

A timed loop running festival in Damascus Town Park offering 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour races on a scenic one mile loop, with camping for registered runners, live music, food trucks, aid stations, and awards.

A 10K road race in Norton, VA that climbs from downtown to the 4,200 foot High Knob summit with more than a 2,000 foot elevation gain.