Trail Running calendar near Roanoke 2026-2027

About 11 miles of trail in Danbury NC with rock scrambles, a one third mile river crossing, and aid stations, starting at the lake and finishing at Green Heron Ale House.

Farm Strong OCR at Waid Park on August 1, 2026, is a farm work inspired course with 20+ obstacles, chip timing, awards by age and weight, and live bluegrass music.

A community trail run at Pilot Mountain on August 2, 2026, offering a 3–6 mile route and a post-run gathering at the trailhead in Pinnacle, NC.

Trail loop event in Crystal Springs Recreation Area Wytheville VA offering 12 hour 6 hour 3 hour and a low cost Leftover option.

A 3.1-mile obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest educational programming and packet pickup is available the day before at the service..

A 5K trail run on PikeView High School's home cross country course with proceeds supporting the PikeView Cross Country Team, awards, and post race refreshments.

Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is the tenth annual trail event at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. The **5K** course runs across trails, fields, and forests on 470 acres and supports Camp Bethel through fees and sponsors.

Trail races at Douthat State Park featuring a roughly 13-mile loop used for a 50K, marathon, half marathon, and a six-mile race, with multiple aid stations, loop-based finisher rules, and limited field sizes.

Point to point trail race between Pilot Mountain State Park and Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina, offering 50 Mile and 50K options, a 50 Mile Relay, ruck and virtual races with substantial climbing.

Trail race at Brushy Hills near Lexington VA offering a 9 mile route with 2000 ft gain and a 4 mile option; proceeds support local trails and school teams.

A flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, held October 4, 2026, with proceeds supporting trail maintenance.

A fundraising event at North Cross School featuring a chip-timed cross-country 5K, a non-timed 5K walk, and a 0.8 mile kids fun run with participation medals and youth leaders from the school team.

Trail running festival in Max Meadows VA on October 10 and 11 2026 with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 25K races and finisher and Sub 24 Hour buckles.

A point to point 15K at Babcock State Park on October 10 2026 with long trail sections along Mann's Creek Gorge, fall colors, two aid stations and shuttle service.

Trail race in Lynchburg featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 3.1 mile 5K at Hydaway Outdoor Center, with awards, finisher prizes, and race shirts.

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.

Part of Stuart's annual Apple Dumpling Festival, this 5K follows the paved Mayo River Rail Trail through downtown. Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a shirt and all participants receive a finisher medal plus refreshments, awards and doo..

A chip timed 5K run and walk along Danville's Riverwalk Trail on October 17, 2026, with awards by gun time and youth pricing.

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.

Trail races around three Greensboro lakes at Bur Mil Park mark 20 years with half marathon, marathon, and 40 mile options plus relays, ruck and virtual choices. The course uses marked watershed trails with aid stations and generous cutoffs.