Trail Running calendar near Henry Fork 2026-2027

Trail races of 10K and Half Marathon take place at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area near Snow Camp NC. An optional 80 foot observation tower climb is offered at the end and non climbers receive a time penalty at an aid station.

Point-to-point trail ultramarathon linking Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina, offering 50 mile, 50K, and 50 mile relay options. Courses feature technical singletrack, fire roads, and substantial elevatio..

Trail races at Salem Lake Marina feature a 30K, a 7-mile loop, and a 5K on a mostly shaded wooded trail, with water stops, packet pickup, post-race food and beer, and proceeds benefiting the Salem Lake Trail System.

A fundraising event at North Cross School on October 4, 2026 featuring a chip timed competitive 5K, a non timed 5K walk, and a 0.8 mile Kids Fun Run with participation medals and age group awards.

A trail running festival in Max Meadows VA on October 10 and 11 2026 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 25K races. Course maps, elevation gain figures, cutoff times, and a runner handbook are provided.

A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.

Two marked trail distances start and finish at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion. Courses feature lake views, aid stations, GPX files, included park entry, and facilities near the start and finish.

Experience an iconic North Carolina trail race at Bur Mil Park featuring scenic watershed trails around three lakes. Choose from half marathon, marathon, or forty mile distances with solo, relay, and rucking categories available.

A night trail run at Explore Park using the Mountain Bike Nationals XCO course in reverse, with a short paved approach and about 3.6 miles of marked single track lit by reflective arrows and glow sticks.

A 24 hour Halloween ultrarun in Galax, Virginia hosted by Froggy Mountain Adventures. Medals for reaching 50k or 50 miles within 24 hours, an overall most laps award, seasonal food and costume prizes add to the event atmosphere.

A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.

A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.

Trail races on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia on November 7, 2026, offering Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay on smooth gravel and grass alongside the Maury River. USATF certified courses and a virtual option are available.

Mountain Masochist Trail Run in Montebello VA features ultramarathon courses through Blue Ridge single track and forest roads on November 7, 2026. Races start and finish at Montebello Campground and include organized aid stations and campin..

A community Turkey Trot in Danville with a 400 yard children's run and 5K run and walk along the Dan River, raising funds for Danville Public Schools programs and scholarships.

Trail races on Black Friday in Snow Camp North Carolina with a 13.1 mile and a 7.5 mile course, offering run, ruck, economy and virtual options on marked single track trails with aid stations.

HAROC at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury NC offers technical trail races of 50K and 25K across rocky, wooded terrain with significant elevation gain and multiple aid stations. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures.

Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.

A weekend of trail races at Salem Lake offering a night 5K, looped 12.5K courses up to a 50K, and a four-person 50K relay, with water stops on looped courses, a seven hour cap for the 50K, finishers swag, and post-race food and beer.

A January trail event in Gibsonville, NC offering a 13.1 mile half with two river crossings, a 5 mile race, ruck divisions and virtual options. The race includes chip timing, on-course support, a hoodie and finisher medal.