Trail Running calendar near Danville 2025-2026

Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel features 5K, 10K and half marathon on scenic single track with roots, rocks and rolling hills. Limited entries, chip timing, aid stations, a race tee and finisher medal make for a well supported trail day.

River City 5K in Danville, Virginia, features a flat, fast out-and-back course that starts and finishes on the MLK Bridge at 215 Main St. The 5K is offered as a Run and a Walk and runs along the paved Danville Riverwalk Trail by the Dan Riv..

The Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race takes place at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. It offers a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on primarily single-track trail with some forest roads, and a 5K (3.1 miles) out-and-back on..

Run the Apple Dumpling Festival 5K in Stuart on Oct 18 along the scenic Mayo River Rail Trail. Finishers get a medal, preregistered runners a guaranteed t shirt and there are refreshments and festival fun.

Join Stride United, a community 5K fun run and walk on Cedarock trails in Burlington NC, great for families and beginners. Enjoy snacks and Italian ice while supporting United Way of Alamance County to help housing stability.

Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston Salem is held at Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Drive, Winston-Salem, NC. The event features Scaredy Cat 5K and Heart Pounding 13K distances, plus the Deadly Double and virtual options. The course runs along th..

The Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race will take place in Blacksburg on Saturday 25 October 2025. You can run between 5 and 12 miles.

Located at Schenck Forest near NC State along Reedy Creek Rd in Raleigh, the Schenck Forest Trail Race is a 6.2-mile run on single-track trails through creeks and rolling hills adjacent to Umstead Park. Racers wind through the Carl Alwin Sc..

Into the Darkness Night Trail Run : October 25, 2025 The 19th Into the Darkness Night Trail Run takes place at Explore Park in the Roanoke area. Registration fees are $32.00 on or before September 30 (plus processing fee), $37.00 after Octo..

Tackle scenic trails around Lakes Brandt, Townsend, and Jeanette at the Triple Lakes Trail Race in Greensboro on October 25, with distances from a half to 40 miles, relays, and a custom shirt plus finisher medal.

The Tough as Trails Race Series, presented by Bull City Running Co., is a challenging off-road trail running series held in North Carolina across multiple scenic locations including Eno River State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, and the Mo..

Run the scenic trails of Eno River State Park on Oct 26, 2025 with 6 or 11 mile options featuring technical single track, a river crossing and rock bouldering. Enjoy custom race swag, chip timing and post race refreshments.

Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler is a 5-mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, the second event in the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series. The course runs on single-track trails and mountain roads within the Libert..

The Hybrid 8K is a unique running event held in Danville, Virginia, that combines both trail and road running for an exciting race experience. Participants can run solo or as part of a four-person team. The course begins at Anglers Park, wh..

The Oakwood 24 will take place in Raleigh on Saturday 22 November 2025.

Run rolling trails through hardwood forest at the 16th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races in Efland NC on Nov 22, 2025, with 4 mile and 8 mile options and a 3 mile virtual race. Scenic, challenging trails and a friendly community vibe.

Join a Thanksgiving trail trot at Briar Chapel Great Meadow Park in Chapel Hill with timed and untimed 2 mile and 5K routes for every pace. Finish with pie, awards, giveaways and free photos while supporting PORCH Briar Chapel.

Take on natural surface trails at Cane Creek Mountains on Friday, November 28, 2025 for Black Toenail Friday, with 13.1 mile and 7.5 mile options for runners and ruckers plus virtual entries. Finishers get a long sleeved shirt, post race fo..

Leftovers Trail Run is held at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC, on Thanksgiving weekend, offering 5K and 10K rugged trail courses. The race unfolds across Briar Chapel’s 900-acre grounds, with a 20+ mile network of forest trails featuring u..

Join Turkey Chase in Cary NC on Nov 29, 2025 with in person and virtual 5K, 10K and half plus kids stroller fun. Finishers get a medal and knit hat, RaceJoy live tracking keeps friends updated and awards add holiday excitement.