Trail Running calendar near Danville 2026-2027

Freight Train in Farmville VA on May 9, 2026 offers 100K, 50K and a new half marathon on a relatively flat rail trail that crosses High Bridge twice. The 100K has a 19 hour limit and all finishers receive handcrafted pottery awards.

An inaugural community event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run walk. Early registration by April 1 guarantees a race T shirt and swag bag; dogs on leash are allowed.

Experience the forested trails of Chapel Hill at this annual trail event. Choose from three distances on terrain featuring single track paths and hill climbs followed by post race food and music at Great Meadow Park.

The Agape 100k + 50k will take place in Fuquay-Varina from Saturday 16 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026. You can run between 50 and 100 kilometers.

A community 2-mile trail run through Briar Chapel on May 19, 2026, organized by the Margaret B. Pollard Booster Club. Entry includes automatic entry into an Apple AirPods drawing; winners receive a certificate and a medal.

Run to Remember in Cary, NC offers in-person and virtual 2, 4, and 6 mile races on Memorial Day weekend to support the local Veterans of Foreign Wars, with medals, awards, and an exhibitor option.

The Memorial Day 10K Run & 2 Mile Walk in Lynchburg features a 10 km race and a 2 mile walk supporting local families affected by Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Community Access Network hosts the event as part of the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runner..

Trail and virtual 25k and marathon events at Carvins Cove on May 31, 2026, featuring steep climbs and long descents, spring blooms, and RNUTS qualification.

The Big Run Roanoke on June 3, 2026 features a timed 5K and a free kids fun run at Fallon Park in Roanoke, VA. It marks the event's 10th year and serves as the official 5K for the Virginia Commonwealth Games.

A small ultramarathon gathering at Sky Maple Farm in Hillsborough, NC, combining looped running with a Marathon Monk and a program of contemplative practices, evening meals, and teachings.

A community cross-country event in Kernersville with two timed 5K heats and an untimed 1-mile fun run; combined age-group awards and a portion of proceeds support Good Works Engine.

A community 5K on High Bridge Trail State Park featuring a flat, out and back course across the half mile High Bridge. Online registration, family pricing, and parking details are provided with proceeds supporting park programs.

The 16th Annual Marine Corps League Mud Run in Pinnacle, NC features 5K obstacle waves for individuals and teams plus a 1200 m kids race. The course includes mud pits, hill climbs and fire hose obstacles, with competitive and open wave opti..

A night trail event on the High Bridge Trail in Farmville offering 50K, half and 5K distances, chip timing and family options. The course follows a historic rail trail, finishes over the bridge, and requires runners to carry water.

A cumulative event pairing Night Train and Freight Train at High Bridge Trail State Park with multiple combined-distance options and a $15 Challenge fee that supports trail maintenance. Finish both distances in the same year to earn a uniqu..

A multi-race event on 06/27/2026 at Bob Sosnik Track in Winston Salem combining four track races and a 5K cross country. Completing all five events earns a finishing score, a t-shirt and a 4.91 decal.

A 10 miles out-and-back event at Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area in Sandy Level, Virginia on June 27, 2026. Three load options are available: LIGHT 10 pounds, STANDARD 25 pounds, and HEAVY 50 pounds.

An annual 5K and obstacle course hosted by EastLake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia on July 4, 2026, offering three event options. Proceeds support Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.

A four mile vineyard run at Fables and Feathers in Goodview, VA on July 11, 2026, offered in-person and virtual. The event features a device free prediction run for prizes, a wine stopper medal, and winery tasting access for finishers.

Experience the scenic beauty of Harris Lake County Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. Run through forested single track and open fields while enjoying expansive lake views in New Hill.