Trail Running calendar near Roanoke 2026-2027

Take on the Frozen Toe 10k in Roanoke VA on January 10, 2026 for a scenic Chestnut Ridge trail and road loop. In person and virtual options available with age group awards and a frosty winter running vibe.

Experience a scenic winter trail in Waiteville West Virginia, winding through creekside farms, meadows and rolling ridges along the Allegheny Trail. Choose the 50k or 20 mile course for rugged singletrack and sweeping views.

HAROC at Hanging Rock State Park invites trail runners to tackle scenic but challenging singletrack with 25k and 50k options. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain, and supportive aid stations for an adventure organized by Tanawha Adventures.

Take on the Forever 5 and 10 Milers on January 31, 2026 in Blue Ridge VA, with in person and virtual options. Enjoy a scenic out and back on the rocky Forever Section of the Glenwood Horse Trail with race day packet pickup.

Join the 13th annual Arctic 5k on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg VA. This 3.1 mile single track course with some forest roads delivers a crisp, fun winter trail run for all abilities.

Trail loops around Holiday Lake in Appomattox offer 10K, 25K and 50K routes with over 2,000 feet of climb and scenic single track. Camp lodging, pre race pizza and a welcoming finish make this a cozy winter race day.

Take on the NRG Trifecta: three endurance races in New River Gorge National Park completed in one year. Limited to 50 entrants, the series secures your spots and supports Adventure Appalachia; finishers receive a custom buckle and jacket.

Cabin Fever 50K is a winter point to point ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, with ridgeline single track, waterfalls, and a finish beneath the New River Gorge Bridge. Scenic, supported, and offering a finisher medal.

Run the Pilot Mountain Salamander Scamper 25K in Pinnacle, NC, with a climb to the Pinnacle and sweeping Piedmont views. Limited to 125 runners, the rain or shine event includes stocked aid stations and a laser engraved finisher medallion.

Froggy Mountain Warrior 100 is a winter 100 mile group run near Galax VA on Feb 21 benefiting veterans group 22toomany. Ten 10 mile loops with big climbing on slick Feb terrain demand self sufficiency, plus a low key buckle for finishers.

Experience scenic single loop trail races through old growth forest at Montvale Park VA on February 28, 2026, choosing 5 miles or 8.4 miles with a creek crossing and pavilion finish. Spots are limited to 225 in person and a virtual option i..

Run Martinsville's Nail the Rail on Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 with 9 mile, 5 mile, or virtual options along the scenic Dick and Willie Passage. Same day packet pick up and upbeat early season vibes make this a great challenge for every runner.

Challenge yourself at the Bel Monte Endurance Races in Lyndhurst, Virginia on March 14 with 25K, 50K, or 50 mile trail options through the George Washington National Forest. Expect rugged single track, big climbs and amazing views.

Take on the Trail Nut 10k or half marathon through twisty wooded single track at Bedford, VA's family park on March 14, 2026. Both in person and virtual options welcome amid playgrounds, fitness trails and frequent wildlife sightings.

Run scenic trails around Terrapin Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 50k and half marathon options. Enjoy stocked aid stations, finisher swag and a welcoming community vibe supporting local youth mental health.

Join the Rise and Rebuild 5K in Lynchburg on March 28, 2026 to support the Free Clinic of Central Virginia as it rebuilds its Main Street location. Enjoy a flat paved out and back on the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and run for a great cause.

Tackle the rugged Mineshaft 10k in Buchanan VA on April 4, 2026, featuring a scenic trail course with a steep climb, rocky sections and a flowing downhill finish. Limited to 100 runners with shuttle start and virtual option available.

The Happy Camper Trail Race will take place in Bedford on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Run the scenic, flat New River Trail on all dirt out and back courses offering 10K, 25K, 50K and a 100k with a finisher buckle. Aid stations support runners but this is a cupless race so bring your own bottle or cup.

Tackle rugged single and double track trails at James River State Park on April 11, 2026. Run 10 mile loops in 10 mile, 50k or 50 mile races with big climbs, river views and a 16 hour cutoff for an epic trail challenge.