Trail Running calendar near Norton 2026-2027

Three nights of camping and three days of organized mountain trail runs near Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, with guided routes, basic cabin options, and GPX maps provided. Food and transport are not included.

Experience a 6 mile out and back trail race along a scenic logging road in Rocky Fork State Park. Run alongside the creek to support park improvements as part of the State of Franklin Track Club Trail Series.

A free 5K and 10K event at Chief Logan State Park on June 20, 2026. The 5K uses flat paved road for running or walking while the 10K follows multiple named trails and finishes near the Museum in the Park.

July 4 races at the Historic Crab Orchard Museum Corn Maze in Tazewell, VA, featuring a 5K made of five maze laps and a one-lap fun run with a patriotic puppy parade. Maze perimeter is about 0.63 miles.

The Zenith Adventure Trek will take place in Pine Ridge on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run 20 miles.

A 10 km trail race at Bays Mountain Park presented by Fleet Feet Kingsport/Johnson City, starting on the park's floating bridge and routing through singletrack, ridgelines, climbs, and mixed runnable and technical terrain. Tuesday evening e..

Races and a hike at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 include a one lap 15 mile mountain race plus 8 mile options along lakefront trails. Post-event awards, refreshments, live music and games are planned.

A 5K out and back run and walk on the Creeper Trail in Damascus, Virginia, on July 25, 2026. Organized by the Penny F. Garrett Sarcoma Foundation, with proceeds directed to rare cancer research at MD Anderson.

A five kilometer trail race on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton VA held as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. Entry costs total $23.50 and proceeds support the festival.

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.

Experience an off road adventure at Panther Creek State Park featuring half marathon and 10K trail distances. Run through wooded loops and scenic lakeside paths in this established Tennessee trail series event.

A trail race in Damascus, Virginia with 16, 30, 40 and 50 mile options along Iron Mountain ridgelines and mixed terrain. The 2026 event uses a modified town route, the field is limited to 400 runners, and time limits apply for each distance..

A multi-hour trail event at Panther Creek State Park featuring a 2.9 mile loop with 24, 12, 6, and 3 hour options, a 6 hour ruck division, on-site aid and Base Camp camping; a 50k or greater finish qualifies for The Cherokee Ultra 2027.

An untimed trail ascent in West Jefferson with about 5 miles and 1,600 feet of climbing, summit music and refreshments, custom bells for finishers, and a portion of fees donated to the Blue Ridge Conservancy.

A 13.6 mile loop race starting and finishing at High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County, held Sunday September 20, 2026. The course runs mainly on Forest Service roads and proceeds support trail development in the Flag Rock and High Knob..

A trail 5K in Norton, Virginia held on the Flag Rock Area Trails as part of the Woodbooger Festival. Proceeds support the festival and the event is hosted by the City of Norton.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN, featuring technical single track, steep climbs, creek crossings and more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support park trail improvements and top finishers rece..

A timed loop running festival in Damascus Town Park offering 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour races on a scenic one mile loop, with camping for registered runners, live music, food trucks, aid stations, and awards.

The Hellbender 10K in Norton, Virginia on October 3, 2026 is a 10 km uphill race that climbs from downtown to the 4200 foot High Knob summit with more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. It is the 13th annual edition.

A 100 mile point to point on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. USATF certified course with crew access, well stocked aid stations and chip timing, serving as the final leg of the From Start to Heart series.