Trail Running calendar near Rocky Mount 2025-2026

Run rolling trails through hardwood forest at the 16th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races in Efland NC on Nov 22, 2025, with 4 mile and 8 mile options and a 3 mile virtual race. Scenic, challenging trails and a friendly community vibe.

Join the DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day in Danville for a scenic 5K along the Dan River plus a children's fun run. Run or walk to support DPS students and teachers while enjoying the Riverwalk Trail.

Run At The Rock is a festive trail race at Cedarock Park on December 13, 2025 offering 5K, 10K and Half Marathon routes across scenic, occasionally technical single track and equestrian trails. Finishers get a hoodie and medal and there is..

Run to the summit at Pilot Mountain on December 20, 2025 with 3 mile and 7 mile courses, limited to 150 runners. Enjoy scenic trails, an embroidered finisher beanie and a warm post race breakfast at the top.

Hit scenic single track at Little River Trail Runs in Rougemont on January 10, 2026 with a 10 mile or 7 kilometer option, aid stations and course support. All proceeds help maintain park trails for the local community.

Take on the Frozen Toe 10k, a fun and fast January trail race on the Chestnut Ridge Loop around Roanoke Mountain Campground. Enjoy cold weather camaraderie, on course aid, and age group awards in this lively winter classic.

Run the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon or 5 Mile at Northeast Park, featuring rugged trails, two river crossings and rucking options for both distances. Finishers get a custom hoodie, medal, post race food and beer as part of the..

Test yourself on rocky, rooty trails and waterfalls at Hanging Rock State Park in the HAROC challenge. Choose a technical 50k or 25k with aid stations and scenic views; register by Jan 28 for the Jan 31 race.

Run scenic but rugged trails around Stone Mountain in Roaring Gap, NC with 50K, 25K and 8 Miler options. The 50K features a carryable Protection Stone and every finisher earns a unique handcrafted pottery medal.

Take on the Arctic 5k on February 7, 2026 at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg VA, a 3.1 mile trail run over single track and forest roads. Part of the Liberty Mountain Trail Series, it features awards, a guaranteed giveaway t shirt for e..

Scenic loops around Holiday Lake in Appomattox VA offer 10K, 25K and 50K options across country roads and mostly single track trails. Camp on site, enjoy a Friday pre race pizza briefing and take on the 50K Lynchburg Ultra Series challenge.

Spend Valentine's Day with a scenic 5K through Golden Road Vineyards and a celebratory mimosa at the finish. Run on site or join the virtual 5K to enjoy medals, vineyard views, and festive vibes.

Team up in twos or fours for the Occoneechee Speedway Relay at Historic Occoneechee Speedway in Hillsborough and tackle 20 laps for about 13.5 miles. Expect custom swag, chip timing, division awards and a post race BBQ.

Tackle the 25K Pilot Mountain Salamander Scamper in Pinnacle NC for a scenic trail challenge around the iconic pinnacle. Limited field, fully stocked aid stations, hot post race meal and a finisher medallion await.

Run the Froggy Mountain Warrior 100 near Galax VA this February in a winter group run of ten 10 mile loops with roughly 15,000 feet of climb. This low key, mostly self supported fundraiser for veterans includes a keepsake buckle.

Tackle scenic singletrack at Montvale Park with 5 mile or 8.4 mile trail races on February 28, 2026. Limited to 225 runners with a virtual option and shirts for early registrants, it winds through old growth forest for a challenging run.

Northern Trails Trail Race in Greensboro on March 7, 2026 offers 5, 10 and 17 mile trail options for runners, ruckers and hikers around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend. Finishers earn a spring themed medal in the NC Trail Mega Medal Series.

Run scenic trails around Terrapin Mountain in Sedalia, VA with a 50k or half marathon. Enjoy stocked aid stations, terrapin swag and free camping for a weekend of tough trails and good vibes.

Mineshaft 10k on April 4, 2026 is a trail race limited to 100 runners, featuring rolling singletrack, rock gardens and a steep climb on the Glenwood Horse Trail. Bus shuttles to the remote start and a virtual entry option make this a scenic..

Run the New River Trail Races on April 11 in Fries Virginia, a scenic, flat, 100 percent dirt out and back along the New River and Chestnut Creek. Choose 100k 50K 25K or 10K; headlamps are required for the 100k and finishers earn a buckle.