Trail Running calendar near Galax 2025-2026

Troublesome Hollow is a scenic trail race in Bristol VA with flat fast river sections, swinging bridges, trestles and a climb to a fire tower. Choose from 50K, 25K or a 3 mile walk and enjoy chip timing, aid stations and great atmosphere.

Run Lake Brandt singletrack at Owls Roost Rumble with rolling terrain, lakeside views, and ruck or hike options. Choose half marathon or 4 mile, earn a custom shirt and NC Trail Mega Medal Series finisher medal; limited to 500.

Run the 11th Grayson Highlands Trail Races at Grayson Highlands State Park near Mouth of Wilson VA on scenic mountain trails where wild ponies roam. Choose from 8 to 50 miles, with aid stations, medals and postrace food.

Kettlefoot is a scenic trail run at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City, Tennessee, offering 50K, 25K and 13K on varied trails. Climb the 60 foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower for sweeping views across the region.

Take on the Dam Yeti on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, VA with 50 mile, 55K or 25K Pepsi Challenge distances. Enjoy rails to trails scenery, trestles and a finish party at Sweetbay Brewing Co with a custom Yeti medal.

Challenging mountain loop ultra near Galax VA with 50 and 100 mile options on a steep one mile course. Finishers earn a buckle and can enjoy on course aid, hot food, camping and outdoor showers for a supportive, rugged weekend.

Run a scenic trail ultra from Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park, finishing in Danbury, NC on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Enjoy crisp fall trails and big Appalachian views on this point to point adventure.

Take on the OG Yeti 100 Mile trail endurance run in Abingdon, Virginia, Sept 25 to 26, 2026. This Western States qualifier offers rugged singletrack, crewed aid, and a welcoming small town finish.

Run as many miles as you can on a scenic 1 mile loop through Damascus Town Park at the Damascus Festival of Miles. Choose 3, 6 or 12 hour timed events, camp by the course and enjoy live music and food trucks for a fun festival vibe.

Tackle a rugged half marathon through Appalachian woodlands on technical single track trails with steep climbs, creek crossings and fast descents. Proceeds support Steele Creek Park and winners receive awards.

Run the scenic New River Trail in Max Meadows, VA with 100 mile and 50 mile options along mostly flat rails to trails riverside terrain. Expect river views, long trestles, camping, local food and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Celebrate Halloween at Froggy's Freaky Friday 24 hour race on October 31, 2026 in Galax VA, a mile loop through a haunted forest. Chili, cider, camping and costume prizes plus 50 km and 50 mile medals and an overall most laps award.