Trail Running calendar near Damascus 2026-2027

Experience a 6 mile out and back trail race along a scenic logging road in Rocky Fork State Park. Run alongside the creek to support park improvements as part of the State of Franklin Track Club Trail Series.

A one-lap mile around the Historic Crab Orchard Museum corn maze in Tazewell, VA on July 4, 2026, with dogs allowed on leash and a $25 registration fee. The maze perimeter is about 0.63 miles and an extra section may be added.

Trail runners and hikers can choose from an 8-mile race, a challenging 25k mountain race, or an 8-mile hike at Hungry Mother State Park. The event finishes with awards, music, and games in a scenic setting with camping options.

A three day guided trail running retreat in Roaring Gap NC with daily guided runs, lodge accommodations, shuttle service, meals, and coaching presentations. Multiple room options and a recommended ability up to about 10 miles on mountain tr..

A one mile obstacle mud run with 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river at the Bennick Compound in Morganton, NC. The event focuses on mud and water course features within a short, obstacle centered layout.

Trail ultrarace at Crystal Springs Recreation Area near Wytheville, VA, featuring looped courses including a 12.8-mile loop with significant elevation and a 2.1-mile Crystal Springs Loop. Limited parking requires a shuttle and the race is c..

A 5K trail race in Norton, Virginia, held on the City of Norton’s Flag Rock Area Trails within Flag Rock Recreation Area as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest Aug 8 to 15, 2026. Proceeds support the festival.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.

Traverse the Iron Mountain ridgeline in the Jefferson National Forest with four race distances from 16 to 50 miles. Experience a mix of easy trail running and technical single track starting from Damascus Town Park.

A sixth annual trail run at Shining Hope Farms in Conover offering 5k and 10k chip timed courses on a 120 acre farm. Proceeds support scholarships for the Saddles & Salutes program.

Trail ultras in Morganton NC with 50K and 30K routes through Steele Creek Park. Courses include technical single-track, creek crossings, and summit access, with aid stations supplying drinks and basic foods.

A roughly 5 mile ascent near West Jefferson, NC, gaining about 1600 feet to a summit above 4600 feet. Options include a timed climb or an untimed hike; finishers and cheering spectators receive custom bells and there is music and shuttles a..

A 13.6-mile loop beginning and ending at High Knob Observation Tower, running mainly on Forest Service roads through the Mountain Fork watershed, with aid stations en route and proceeds supporting local trail maintenance.

A community trail event in Wilkesboro on September 26, 2026 offering 5K and 10K timed runs, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual option, with chip timing and proceeds supporting the American Cancer Society.

Part of the annual Woodbooster Festival, this 5k trail race celebrates the local legend of the Woodbooster creature. The family-friendly event also features live music, food, and expert talks, all set within Norton's Flag Rock Recreation Ar..

This trail half marathon in Tennessee's Steele Creek Park covers 13.1 miles of technical single track with over 2,000 feet of climbing. The challenging course features roots, rocks, and creek crossings through Appalachian woodlands. All pro..

Run laps on a scenic 1-mile loop in Damascus Town Park. Choose from 3, 6, or 12-hour timed events, with overnight camping, live music, and food trucks creating a festival atmosphere.

A 10K in Norton, Virginia on October 3, 2026, that climbs from downtown to the 4,200 foot High Knob summit with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. This is the 13th annual edition and registration closes October 1.

A USATF certified 100 miles on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, VA on October 9, 2026. The race features crew access, staffed aid stations, and professional chip timing and is part of the From Start to Heart series.

A multi-distance trail race weekend on the New River Trail in Max Meadows, VA offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50k and 25k courses with frequent aid stations, minimal elevation change, camping and on-trail views of rapids and trestles.