Trail Running calendar near Green Bank 2025-2026

The Great Eastern Endurance Run returns to Sherando Lake on November 1, 2025 after a 15 year hiatus. Choose 40 mile, 20 mile or 10 mile routes over technical singletrack, jeep roads and ridgelines for a true Blue Ridge mountain challenge.

The Ultra Race Of Champions will take place in Lyndhurst on Saturday 1 November 2025. You can run between 13 and 50 kilometers.

Tackle rugged mountain trails in Montebello, VA with 100K, 50 Miler and 50K options across single track, dirt and gravel in the National Forest. Enjoy aid stations, a pre race briefing and a finishers meal after a scenic but demanding cours..

Run the new cross country trail at Walnut Creek Park with rocky, rooty climbs and scenic fall views in 5k or 10k on November 2. Chip timing, finisher medals and tech shirts, with proceeds benefiting Rikki's Refuge.

Run the Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg for scenic single track and mountain road trails. A virtual option lets you join the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series from anywhere.

Event overview Races take place at the Green Bank Science Center on the Green Bank Observatory campus. Courses pass fields, wooded single track, and site roads and provide views of observatory telescopes, including the Robert C. Byrd Green..

Start the year fresh with the Chill in the Hills 5k trail run or walk in Bridgeport on New Year's Day. Enjoy a scenic route, score a beanie if you register early, and support the local Humane Society with a donated item.

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..

Tackle the New River Gorge Trifecta, three epic trail races in West Virginia across a 50K, a 100K and a 100 mile to earn Trifecta status. Limited to 50 spots with registration opening Nov 9 2025, finishers get a custom belt buckle, jacket a..

Run the scenic Cabin Fever 50 K through New River Gorge National Park on February 21, from downtown Fayetteville to Hawks Nest State Park. Expect ridgeline single track, waterfalls and a stunning descent beneath the New River Gorge Bridge.

Tackle rugged singletrack in the Blue Ridge at Bel Monte Endurance Races on March 14, 2026 in Lyndhurst, Virginia. Pick 50 Mile, 50K or 25K and earn sweeping views and big climbs on classic mountain trails.

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.

Tackle the Hone Quarry Ultra, a rugged 41.4 mile trail through the Shenandoah Valley with about 8,000 feet of climb and stunning cliffs, waterfalls and open meadows. Limited to 125 runners, this remote loop offers big views, six aid station..

Mountain & Vine Vineyard 3k, 6k, & 9k takes place at Mountain & Vine Vineyards in Faber, Virginia (500 Delfosse Winery Ln.). The course loops the winery property: 3k is one lap, 6k two laps, and 9k three laps, delivering a hilly but scenic..

Falling Water Ultras is a scenic trail ultramarathon around ACE Adventure Resort and New River Gorge National Park offering 100K, 50K and relay options. Tackle rugged river loops with on site camping included and help support Adventure Appa..

Hellgate 100K++ is a 66.6 mile winter night trail ultramarathon through the Blue Ridge near Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. Expect rugged, snowy terrain and a fierce challenge that doubles as a Western States 100 qualifier.

Run the New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race, a scenic six mile road challenge finishing at Adventures on the Gorge. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and post race brunch while tackling dramatic descents and climbs across the gorge.

Push your limits at the Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour, a timed challenge on a scenic loop through rugged trails and waterfalls. Enjoy stocked aid stations, local artist shirts, and support for Innocent Lives Foundation.

Run through New River Gorge National Park to finish in historic Thurmond, WV. Choose from 50 Mile, 50K, relay or virtual options and enjoy rugged trails, stunning views and a scenic train return from the finish.

Join the family friendly West Virginia Trail Fest in Snowshoe Village for scenic mountain races from a kids mile to 100K. Enjoy stunning summits, local vendors, a historic railroad ride and a fun post race party.