Trail Running calendar near Rocky Mount 2026-2027

Experience the scenic trails of Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend at the Northern Trails Trail Race. Choose from 5, 10, or 17-mile distances for running or rucking. Each finisher gets a spring-themed medal that's part of the NC Trail Mega Medal..

A trail 5k at Pluck Farm on March 7, 2026 supporting Learning Outside, with a 250 m kids race and a virtual 5k option. Steel String Brewery will open early to serve brews after the event.

Hit the winding single track of a Bedford park for the Trail Nut Half Marathon. The course features over nine miles of rolling, wooded trails, with wildlife often spotted along the way. The park itself offers a wide range of recreational am..

The HA Haw Hustle is a trail race at Haw River State Park supporting Harvest Academy. Choose from a timed 5k or a 1-mile fun run on the scenic Great Blue Heron Trail. Enjoy chip timing, a family discount, and a chance to donate old sneakers..

The Terrapin Mountain trail races in Sedalia, Virginia, offer a 50k and a Half-marathon on scenic paths. Now in its 18th year, the event includes participant swag, camping, and supports a local youth charity. It's a spring tradition for man..

This fundraising 5K supports the Free Clinic of Central Virginia's efforts to rebuild after a fire. The event offers in-person and virtual options on a paved trail course in Lynchburg. Participants can also fundraise for free entry and othe..

Run a scenic and historic 10k on Virginia's Glenwood Horse Trail. The point-to-point course passes old mines and features a fast downhill finish. Due to limited parking, a shuttle is provided for runners.

Event Overview The Happy Camper Trail Race features a walk/run 5 km and a 10 km event. The race aims to bring the community together, promote fitness, and showcase trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It also supports the Campership Program,..

Run a flat, scenic trail along the New River. This event offers four distances from 10k to 100k, all on a dirt out-and-back course. 100k finishers earn a buckle, and early registration secures a race shirt.

Run a scenic loop course along the James River in April. Choose your target distance from 10 miles to 50 miles, with a unique format that credits you as a finisher for any distance you complete. The event offers aid stations, pacers on long..

Experience a unique multi loop course at Cedarock Park featuring single track and equestrian trails. Choose between solo distances or form a relay team with friends to tackle the half marathon distance together.

Run alongside the scenic Haw River at the Haw River Island Ramble. Choose a timed 3.6-mile race or an untimed 1.2-mile loop. The event supports the nonprofit Haw River Assembly's mission to protect the local watershed.

This event offers a scenic 5K run and a 3K walk through Bedford's apple orchards and countryside. Afterward, participants can enjoy wine samples and refreshments by a campfire. Awards are presented for the top finishers in the 5K race.

The Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50k presents a challenging looped course in Virginia, with 500 feet of gain per mile. Runners have 16 hours to complete the distance, supported by aid stations every mile and free on-site camping. It offers..

Trail race at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro on April 25, 2026. Options include a half marathon or four mile run, plus ruck and virtual entries, with technical shirts and a finisher medal that links to the NC Trail Mega Medal Series.

The Promise Land 50K takes runners through the Virginia landscape starting and finishing at the Promise Land Youth Camp. The course features five aid stations, with two visited twice for support. The event is scheduled for April 25, 2026.

Run the Huckleberry Jam Point-To-Point on the scenic Huckleberry Trail. Choose from an 8.1-mile or 1.75-mile point-to-point course, both finishing at the Christiansburg Rec Center. All net proceeds support the Friends of the Huckleberry Tra..

Run under the stars at this unique night trail race. Follow hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass music along rolling trails in Hagan-Stone Park. Finish with a custom mason jar and post-race celebration.

Event Details The Memorial Day 10K Run & 2 Mile Walk takes place on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is organized by the Community Access Network (CAN) and is the seventh race in the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Seri..

Trail races at Sherwood Archers in Carvins Cove on May 31, 2026, offering a 25k and a marathon plus virtual options. The marathon features about 3500 feet of climbing, eight aid stations, technical shirts, and finisher awards.