Trail Running calendar near Rocky Mount 2025-2026

Take on the Trail Nut 10k or Half Marathon on March 14, 2026 in Bedford, VA with in person and virtual options. Tackle rolling single track through wooded trails, enjoy park amenities, and keep an eye out for deer and turtles.

Hit scenic trails around Terrapin Mountain in Sedalia VA on March 21 2026 with 50k and half marathon options. Enjoy swag including a terrapin mug, full aid stations, free tent camping and a post race meal while supporting local youth.

Help rebuild the Free Clinic of Central Virginia by joining the Rise and Rebuild 5K in Lynchburg on March 28. Run or walk a scenic out and back on paved bikeways from Linkhorne Middle School, with in person, youth and virtual options.

Tackle the Mineshaft 10k through scenic backcountry on the Glenwood Horse Trail, with a mile climb, rock gardens and a steep final descent. Field capped at 100 with shuttle start and a virtual RNUTS option.

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 New River Trail in Fries Virginia on flat dirt out and back courses that follow the river and Chestnut Creek. Distances from 10K to 100k suit every trail runner, with aid stations and a buckle for 100k finishers.

James River Trail Runs at James River State Park offers scenic but challenging looped trail races, from a night 10 mile to 50K and 50 mile options. Expect rugged climbs, riverside miles and flexible relay and hiker entries.

Run the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50K in Galax, Virginia on April 18, 2026. Tackle 1 mile loops with about 500 feet gain per loop and a 16 hour cutoff, while enjoying aid stations, hot meals and free camping.

Take on the scenic singletrack around Lake Brandt at Owls Roost Rumble, with half marathon, 4 mile and virtual options. Expect aid stations, pro timing, photos, a custom shirt and a finisher medal that joins the NC Trail Mega Medal.

Brave the winter trails of the Blue Ridge at Hellgate 100K++, a 66.6 mile mountain course in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. Finish within 18 hours for a shot at the 2027 Western States lottery.

Experience the Moonlight Bootlegger, a night trail 5K at Hagan Stone Park marked by hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass. Bring a headlamp and enjoy a race shirt, commemorative mason jar and post race cocktails.

Run the scenic yet demanding trails of Carvins Cove with a 25k or full marathon on May 31, 2026. Limited to 300 runners with in person and virtual options, the course offers big climbs, well stocked aid stations and a finisher medal.

Join The Big Run Roanoke at Fallon Park for a scenic timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway plus a free kids fun run. Organized with Brooks and Virginia Amateur Sports, the race supports Smiles4Tab and features awards and a midpoint prize.

Run the Jackson River Scenic Trail on June 13, 2026, choosing from marathon, half, 10K or 5K along a mostly flat crushed gravel former rail bed with river views. All finishers get a commemorative medal and a lively finish area with vendors.

Run 100 or 50 miles on a challenging one mile loop with about 500 feet of climb per lap at Froggy Mountain in Galax, Virginia on June 19, 2026. Aid stations, hot food, toilets and outdoor hot showers are provided and a 60 hour cutoff lets y..

Celebrate the 40th Ultimate Runner in Winston Salem on June 27, 2026, a single evening challenge of four track races plus a 5K cross country. Complete all five events to earn a finishing score, commemorative shirt, and car decal.

Test your limits on looped, technical trails at Crystal Springs Recreation Area with 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour timed options that wind through High Rocks and Boundary trails. Shuttle service is required and this is a cupless event so bring..

Run the Odyssey Trail Rampage at Douthat State Park on Sept 12, 2026, with courses from six mile to 50K through waterfalls, creek crossings and rhododendron tunnels. Expect big climbs, chip timing, a tech shirt and a finisher mug.

Run day or night at Hagan Stone Park in Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem, a Half Marathon and 10K on smooth marked trails with a moodier evening option. Complete both to link medals and take home a custom hoodie with post race food and photos.

Run the scenic New River Trail in Max Meadows VA, with river views, trestle crossings and a mostly flat gravel trail. Choose 50 or 100 miles with aid, crew access and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.