Trail Running calendar near Damascus 2026-2027

Trail races of 50K, 25K and 13K at Doe Mountain Recreation Area on May 30, 2026. The USATF sanctioned event includes a 60 foot fire tower with 360° views across Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina.

Trail ultras on the Virginia Creeper Trail offering a 50 mile, a 55K, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge with crushed gravel surfaces, aid stations, crew access points, cupless racing rules, and USATF certification for the 50 mile.

Trail races in Old Fort, NC featuring a loop 50k, a net downhill point to point half marathon, and a 10k loop on the Old Fort Gateway Trail system with aid stations, shuttles for the half, and finisher swag.

The Woodbooger 100 offers four distances from 25k to 100 miles in Norton, Virginia, across two days in June 2026. Early bird registration is available, and ultra finishers earn a distinctive buckle. The event features multiple award categor..

A 50 and 100 mile ultramarathon near Galax, Virginia run on a one mile loop with about 500 feet of vertical gain per loop. Aid and hot food are provided each loop and onsite camping and shower facilities are available.

A three day trail running and camping getaway in the Virginia highlands. The package includes guided runs of 10 12 miles daily, campsite amenities, and a chance to unplug in the mountains. Meals and transport are self provided.

A trail event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area with a Vertical Mile and a Half Vertical Mile held on a looped course featuring the steep Stairway to Heaven climb. Entry is limited to 175 participants and costs $40 plus fees.

A trail event at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 featuring 8 Mile Race, 25k Race, and 8 Mile Hike with lake views, notable elevation gain, aid stations, medals, awards, and included race photography.

Timed trail races at Crystal Springs Recreation Area in Wytheville, VA include 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour Crystal Light options plus a limited Leftovers Option. The course is looped and aid stations are cupless with food provided.

A fourth annual 5K trail race on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton, Virginia. Proceeds support the High Knob Outdoor Fest and all participants receive a 2026 festival T shirt; top three men and top three women receive awards.

The Mountain Fork Half Marathon is a 13.6-mile loop starting at the scenic High Knob Observation Tower at 4,200 feet. The course travels through the Mountain Fork watershed on forest roads with 1,600 feet of climbing. Proceeds support local..

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.

This trail half marathon takes runners through the technical and hilly single-track of Steele Creek Park in Tennessee. The 13.1-mile course features over 2,000 feet of climbing, creek crossings, and rocky forest paths. All proceeds support..

A 6.2 mile climb from downtown Norton, VA to the 4,200 foot High Knob summit with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The 13th annual Hellbender 10K is scheduled for October 3, 2026.

A USATF certified 100 mile trail ultramarathon in Abingdon, Virginia, the Yeti 100 is an official Western States qualifier with crew accessible aid stations, cupless requirements, and defined pacer and drop bag rules.

A trail event in Max Meadows, Virginia on October 10-11, 2026 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50k and 25k options. Course maps, aid station breakdowns and a runner handbook are provided.

A 100 mile looped trail event in Hickory, NC on October 17 to 18, 2026 for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70 percent trails, significant elevation, stocked aid stations, night running rules, and pacer and crew provisions..

A Thanksgiving morning event in Boone with timed 5K and 10K trail races plus an untimed paved Fun Run/Walk; proceeds benefit Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

Free 17 mile run on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus in December 2026. The event is cup-less with collapsible cups available at packet pickup and aid stations; hot drinks and snacks are provided at the finish.