Trail Running calendar near Helvetia 2026-2027

A calendar-year endurance challenge in New River Gorge National Park featuring three races over three seasons. Entry covers all three events, is limited to 50 spots, and includes finisher awards while supporting Adventure Appalachia.

A winter point to point 50K across New River Gorge National Park featuring ridgeline single track, waterfalls, and river views. Aid stations and a shuttle support runners, who must carry required winter gear and meet a ten hour limit.

Bel Monte Endurance Races in Lyndhurst, Virginia offer 50 Miler, 50K and 25K trail courses through the George Washington National Forest with substantial elevation gain. Entries are non-refundable.

A 41.4 mile trail ultra in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley featuring about 8,000 feet of climb, six fully stocked aid stations, notable natural landmarks, and a 125 runner field limit. Crews and pacers are not allowed.

UltraTrax Wisp offers a scenic trek through Appalachian terrain at Wisp Resort. Choose from four distances up to 28 miles, with 10 hours to complete your chosen course. Finishers earn swag, and a post event celebration awaits at the base.

Falling Water Ultras on April 25, 2026 in the New River Gorge area offers 100K and 50K solo options plus two person and four person 100K relays. The course is four 15.5 mile loops with creek crossings, waterfalls, and about 2400 feet of cli..

A 2026 nighttime trail run at Coopers Rock State Forest offering a 50 km and a half marathon over rocky, scenic trails with significant elevation, multiple aid stations, and a 250-runner combined entry cap.

A six mile rim to rim road race across the New River Gorge near Fayetteville featuring a 1300 foot descent and ascent and a steep 20 percent section. The race finishes at Adventures on the Gorge with a post race brunch.

Perfect Day 50K in Massanutten is a 50 kilometer event on May 2, 2026, at Massanutten Western Slope near Keezletown, Virginia. It offers individual entries and team options for two or three people with a listed price of $99 per person.

A timed trail event at Valley Falls State Park offering 6 and 12 hour formats on a 5.25 mile loop with varied trail terrain, two aid stations, and on-site facilities. The event benefits the Innocent Lives Foundation.

A point to point trail event through New River Gorge National Park on May 17, 2026, with 50 mile, 50K, relay, ruck, pacer, and virtual options. Finish in historic Thurmond and return to the start by train.

A May trail festival in Snowshoe, West Virginia offering races from a kids mile to a 100K ultramarathon. The weekend pairs trail running with historic railroad rides, local markets, live music, and family activities in Snowshoe Village.

West Virginia Trail Fest is a family friendly trail running festival each May around Snowshoe in Pocahontas County, with scenic forest and single track races for all ages. Enjoy kids activities, a historic train ride and community fun.

Run or walk through the scenic Wolf Creek Trails at the Howlin' Trails event on June 5th. Choose between a 5K walk/run or a 10K trail run starting from Bridge Brew Works. All participants get a race shirt, and proceeds support community fit..

Four race distances run on a USATF certified trail in Covington, Virginia, following an old railroad bed along the Jackson River. Mostly crushed gravel with light hills, on-course wildlife, finishers' medals, and awards for top overall and..

Run the trails of America's newest national park. The New River Gorge Trail Festival offers multiple distances through scenic West Virginia terrain, from a 5k to a 50k. Experience views of the gorge on a course with significant elevation ga..

A 40 mile trail run in Canaan Valley, West Virginia, held in mid June and routed mainly through Monongahela National Forest. The course crosses Dolly Sods and Roaring Plains with a mix of plateau, bogs, forest paths, and rocky plains.

The Gritty Chix Mud Run is a fun, non-competitive mud run for women and girls held at ACE Adventure Resort. Participants can tackle obstacles and mud pits on a 5K or 1-mile course. The day finishes with a post-run party, celebrating strengt..

A trail race on the Promised Land Trail in Canaan Valley State Park on June 27 2026, offering one-loop and two-loop options. Participants receive a finisher medal, a McClumsy T shirt, post race snacks and beer for those 21 and older.

A summer trail ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, WV with 50k and 25k looped courses on rocky, technical trails. The 50k features almost 6,000 feet of elevation gain and multiple aid stations.