Trail Running calendar near Fries 2026-2027

Experience the 16th annual Marine Corps League Mud Run in Pinnacle featuring a 5k course with mud pits and obstacles. Choose between individual and team waves or the Pollywog Kids Race at Jomeokee Park and Campground.

A mid-June 2026 ultrarunning event near Galax, VA with 50- and 100-mile races on a 1-mile loop. Aid every loop, hot food, basic camping, shower and portable toilets; finishers receive buckles.

Experience three days of mountain trail running in the scenic Virginia Highlands. Enjoy guided runs between 9 and 12 miles while staying at a remote wilderness property with full camping amenities.

A looped mountain event on June 20, 2026 at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Hiddenite NC offering an eight lap Vertical Mile and a four lap Half Vertical Mile, on-course aid, water at the summit, and awards by category.

Test your versatility in five races ranging from a 100m sprint to a 5K cross country run. This unique one evening event at Hanes Park rewards runners who complete every distance with a combined score and commemorative items.

Test your endurance at the Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area with a 10 mile out and back course. Choose between Light, Standard, or Heavy load categories to match your physical goals.

Wine 4 Wildlife 4 Miler is a four mile vineyard event in Goodview VA with on-site and virtual options. Winners are chosen by closeness to a predicted finish time and all finishers receive a wine-stopper medal redeemable for a free glass.

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.

Experience three days of guided trail running through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains with lodge accommodations and chef prepared meals. Explore remote forest paths and historic trails while enjoying coaching insights in North Carolina.

Get muddy with family at the Ohana Mud Run in Morganton on August 8, 2026. This one mile course packs 16 playful obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river for a fun, well organized day that often sells out.

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.

Experience a muddy obstacle course at the Jerry Long Family YMCA featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. This eighth annual event supports community health programs while challenging your strength and agility.

A trail ultramarathon near Morganton, NC offering a 50K that reaches Table Rock summit and a 30K that turns after the second aid station, featuring technical single-track, creek crossings, staffed aid stations, and primitive camping at Stee..

A roughly five mile untimed ascent in West Jefferson NC with about 1,600 feet of elevation gain reaching over 4,600 feet. The loop uses Mountain Ridge, Summit, Rhododendron and Lost Province trails and finishers receive custom bells.

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 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.

An annual 100 mile trail ultra on the Virginia Creeper Trail near Abingdon, Virginia. The USATF certified course offers crew access, staffed aid stations, and chip timing with live tracking, and it is part of the From Start to Heart series.

Trail races along the New River in Max Meadows, VA offer 100 mile, 50 mile, 50k and 25k options on flat crushed gravel with frequent aid stations and accessible crew points during peak fall colors.