Trail Running calendar near Rocky Mount 2026-2027

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.

Test your versatility in five races ranging from a 100m sprint to a 5K cross country run. This unique one evening event at Hanes Park rewards runners who complete every distance with a combined score and commemorative items.

Test your endurance at the Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area with a 10 mile out and back course. Choose between Light, Standard, or Heavy load categories to match your physical goals.

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.

Experience three days of guided trail running through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains with lodge accommodations and chef prepared meals. Explore remote forest paths and historic trails while enjoying coaching insights in North Carolina.

A 3.1 miles obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest education and elite competitors must complete all obstacles to qualify for prizes.

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.

Experience the mountain trails of Douthat State Park with four race distances ranging from six miles to a 50K ultra. Runners will navigate waterfalls and climbing sections within the scenic Virginia State Park Adventure Series.

Event Overview The Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem Half Marathon & 10K is a trail running event. It takes place at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, on September 12, 2026. Race Format The event offers participants the opportu..

Experience a muddy obstacle course at the Jerry Long Family YMCA featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. This eighth annual event supports community health programs while challenging your strength and agility.

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.

Experience an iconic North Carolina trail race at Bur Mil Park featuring scenic watershed trails around three lakes. Choose from half marathon, marathon, or forty mile distances with solo, relay, and rucking categories available.

The Froggy's Freaky Friday will take place in Galax from Saturday 31 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026. You can run between 50 and 50 miles.

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.

Experience a flat and fast USATF certified marathon on the scenic Chessie Nature Trail. This Boston Qualifier features river views and limestone cliffs with no road crossings or pavement.

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.

Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.