Trail Running calendar near Wytheville 2026-2027

An evening of five races at the Hanes Park track in Winston Salem on June 27, 2026, combining four track events and a 5K cross country race. Completing all five events yields a finishing score, an Ultimate Runner t shirt and a 4.91 car deca..

A 10 miles out-and-back event at Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area in Sandy Level, Virginia on June 27, 2026. Three load options are available: LIGHT 10 pounds, STANDARD 25 pounds, and HEAVY 50 pounds.

July 4 races at the Historic Crab Orchard Museum Corn Maze in Tazewell, VA, featuring a 5K made of five maze laps and a one-lap fun run with a patriotic puppy parade. Maze perimeter is about 0.63 miles.

A four mile vineyard run at Fables and Feathers in Goodview, VA on July 11, 2026, offered in-person and virtual. The event features a device free prediction run for prizes, a wine stopper medal, and winery tasting access for finishers.

Races and a hike at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 include a one lap 15 mile mountain race plus 8 mile options along lakefront trails. Post-event awards, refreshments, live music and games are planned.

A 5K out and back run and walk on the Creeper Trail in Damascus, Virginia, on July 25, 2026. Organized by the Penny F. Garrett Sarcoma Foundation, with proceeds directed to rare cancer research at MD Anderson.

An inaugural trail race in Pipestem, West Virginia, opening the WV State Water Festival. Three lap-based courses of 19.5, 13, and 6.5 miles are offered, with awards for overall winners and more course details to follow.

A trail race in Danbury, NC on August 1, 2026 of about 11 miles with 1,600 ft of ascent, two rock scrambles and a third of a mile river crossing. The course finishes at the Green Heron Ale House so participants should plan transport.

A farm work inspired obstacle course at Waid Park on August 1, 2026, featuring more than 20 obstacles and new farm themed elements. Registration includes chip timing, a logo shirt and live bluegrass; kids 12 and under may participate free.

A three day guided trail running retreat in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, with daily guided routes, lodge accommodation, meals, and trailhead transportation. Routes range from about 7 to 10 miles with optional extra miles on the final day.

Trail ultraruns at Crystal Springs Recreation Area near Wytheville VA feature multiple timed options, technical loop trails with significant elevation, a limited no-frills Leftovers Option, cupless aid stations and required shuttle parking.

A 10th anniversary trail event at Hobby Park in Winston-Salem featuring 5K and 10K single track courses with roots, rocks and varied terrain. Field is limited to 200 runners and registration runs from May 1 to July 10.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, West Virginia. Includes Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km, kids races, a workshop, and spectator access.

Trail races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Oak Hill, WV include a 10K and half marathon on winding, technical summer trails. The event is part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend and uses gun time for results.

A trail race in Damascus, Virginia with 16, 30, 40 and 50 mile options along Iron Mountain ridgelines and mixed terrain. The 2026 event uses a modified town route, the field is limited to 400 runners, and time limits apply for each distance..

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.

An obstacle mud run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA with a 3.1-mile 5K for ages 7+ and a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages, supporting YMCA health programs and offering new medals for 2026.

An inaugural trail running event at Breaks Interstate Park in Virginia offering Morning and Sunset 10K options, a Double 10K, and a 50K that crosses canyon overlooks, ridgelines, and forested singletrack.

Point to point trail race between Pilot Mountain State Park and Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina, offering 50 Mile and 50K options, a 50 Mile Relay, ruck and virtual races with substantial climbing.