Trail Running calendar near Galax 2026-2027

Celebrate Global Running Day with a cross country 5K or 1 mile fun run at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville. This inclusive event features multiple speed heats including an elite category and a post race expo.

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.

Two ultramarathon options on a one mile loop in Galax, VA, with about 500 feet of climb per loop. Aid, hot food, basic camping, and finish buckles are provided; there is a 60 hour cutoff.

A three nights and three days trail running camp in the Virginia highlands with three organized morning group runs on mountain routes, on-site camping and basic cabins, limited cell service, and shared facilities. Food and transportation ar..

A hill-focused loop race at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area on June 20, 2026 offering an eight-lap Vertical Mile and a four-lap Half Vertical Mile with aid stations, limited registration, and timed course records.

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.

A 10 mile out and back event at Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area in Sandy Level, Virginia, with an elevation gain of 1,991 ft. Participants choose from three load options with specified dry weights.

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.

A three-day guided trail running retreat in Roaring Gap, North Carolina with daily guided runs, lodge accommodations, meals, trailhead shuttles, and coaching presentations.

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.

Trail ultrarace at Crystal Springs Recreation Area near Wytheville, VA, featuring looped courses including a 12.8-mile loop with significant elevation and a 2.1-mile Crystal Springs Loop. Limited parking requires a shuttle and the race is c..

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.

Experience an iconic point to point trail race connecting two North Carolina state parks. Choose between solo ultramarathons or a 50 mile relay through technical mountain terrain and scenic waterfalls.

Trail ultras in Morganton NC with 50K and 30K routes through Steele Creek Park. Courses include technical single-track, creek crossings, and summit access, with aid stations supplying drinks and basic foods.

A roughly 5 mile ascent near West Jefferson, NC, gaining about 1600 feet to a summit above 4600 feet. Options include a timed climb or an untimed hike; finishers and cheering spectators receive custom bells and there is music and shuttles a..

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..