Trail Running calendar near Mouth of Wilson 2026-2027

Race on the flat, fast New River Trail during peak fall colors. Choose from distances including a 100-miler, 50-miler, 50k, or 25k on a scenic rail trail. The event includes camping, local food, and significant crew access.

The Zombie Run 5K in Morganton adds a thrilling twist to a standard race. Participants must navigate the course while keeping their flags away from roaming Zombies. A separate Family Fun Run and a festive after party with food and drinks co..

A 100 mile looped trail event in Hickory, NC on October 17 to 18, 2026 for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70 percent trails, significant elevation, stocked aid stations, night running rules, and pacer and crew provisions..

Run the gentle, rolling trails along Lake James at the Fonta Flora event. Choose from a 50K, half marathon, or a new 50K relay option, starting and finishing at a local brewery. A portion of proceeds supports trail development in the area.

The Froggy's Freaky Friday will take place in Galax from Saturday 31 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026. You can run between 50 and 50 miles.

The Yeti Ultra 24 Hour Challenge is a unique endurance event. Participants run 5.2 miles every four hours, completing six rounds for a total of 50K. It can be done virtually anywhere or in person in Damascus, Virginia.

Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the High Country Turkey Trot in Boone with a 5K or 10K trail race. This family friendly event features mixed terrain courses and a fully paved fun run plus medals for all timed finishers.

HAROC is a winter trail challenge in North Carolina's Hanging Rock State Park. Runners can tackle a 50k or 25k on technical, scenic trails with significant elevation. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures.

Experience a free 17 mile trail run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this cup less event features handmade mementos for select finishers and post race refreshments in Damascus.

Experience a diverse 5 mile course featuring single track trails and gravel paths in Lenoir. This final event of the Foothills Run Series concludes with hot cocoa and a unique Dirty Santa style awards presentation.

Answer the call of Stone Mountain on February 6, 2027. Choose from 50K, 25K, or 8 Miler distances on challenging, looped trails in Roaring Gap, NC. Collect sacred stones, face the 300 Stairs, and earn a unique pottery medal as your reward.