Trail Running calendar near Roanoke 2026-2027

Celebrate Global Running Day in Roanoke with a timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway or a free kids fun run. This official Virginia Commonwealth Games event features national timing and awards for various age groups.

Experience the natural beauty of Virginia at the Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon. Run along the Jackson River with spectacular mountain views in a variety of distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

The Froggy Mountain 100 and 50 is a unique loop event with significant elevation gain per mile. Aid is available every loop with hot food. All finishers earn a buckle.

Wine 4 Wildlife 4 Miler is a four mile vineyard event in Goodview VA with on-site and virtual options. Winners are chosen by closeness to a predicted finish time and all finishers receive a wine-stopper medal redeemable for a free glass.

A trail race day at Douthat State Park offering 50K, marathon, half marathon and six mile options with looped courses, significant elevation gain, stocked aid stations and chip timing.

This event offers a marathon and half marathon on the scenic Greenbrier River Trail in West Virginia. Starting from Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, the course is noted for being flat. Organizers are exploring potential new routes for the 2..

The NCS Take the Hill 5K features a challenging cross-country course on the North Cross School campus. The event includes a timed 5K run, an untimed 5K walk, and a Kids' Fun Run with bounce houses and face painting.

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.

Two trail events at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Courses use doubletrack trails with lake views, marked routes and support stations; park entry fees are included with registration.

Event Overview The Triple Lakes Trail Race is a trail running event held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. The 2026 edition marks the 20th year of this established North Carolina trail race. The c..

The Shenandoah Zombie Run is a unique 5K survival challenge at Camp Shenandoah. Runners dodge zombies on a trail course through the woods and hills, trying to keep the flags on their belt. Everyone gets a medal, declaring them either a Surv..

Trek across the rugged Blue Ridge slopes of Virginia with four distance options ranging from 7 to 28 miles. This timed mountain event features scenic single track trails and a post trek celebration at the base camp.

Celebrate the 11th year running on the scenic, car-free Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a team relay on this flat, fast gravel path. Every finisher gets a custom medal and a t-shirt, with..

About the Event The Mountain Masochist Trail Run (MMTR) takes place in Montebello, Virginia. The race begins and ends at the Montebello Campground on Crabtree Falls Highway. Course Details The course is run in a reverse direction from histo..

This Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Danville features a scenic 5K Run and Walk along the Riverwalk Trail, plus a free Children's Fun Run. Proceeds support local school programs and scholarships. Participants can enjoy costume fun and race..

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.

The Pilot Mountain Goat will take place in Pilot Mountain on Saturday 19 December 2026. You can run 7 miles.

Holiday Lake offers 10K, 25K, and 50K distances on a scenic loop around the lake in Appomattox, Virginia. The 50K is known as a classic first ultra and kicks off the Lynchburg Ultra Series. Weather can range from pleasant sun to snowy winte..