Trail Running calendar near New River Gorge National Park & Preserve 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.

Meeks Mountain Muddy Mutt is a dog friendly 15K trail race at Hurricane City Park that climbs Meeks Mountain, includes sandy and muddy trail sections, and raises funds for the Hurricane Police Department K9 Unit.

Point-to-point 50K, 25K, and 10K trail runs on March 28, 2026, from Fraziers Bottom to Camp Arrowhead near Ona, WV, following mostly single-track trails through three counties with ridges, creeks, bridges, and a waterfall.

Explore a historic trail past old mines on the Mineshaft 10k in Virginia. Runners are shuttled to the start of a route featuring technical sections and a fast downhill finish. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.

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 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.

A trail event at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, WV supporting a scholarship fund and the local Marine Corps League. Features 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and a 5K ruck with participant shirts and medals.

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.

Trail runs of 7K and 10K take place May 25, 2026 in Kanawha State Forest with start and finish at Shelter 6. Race shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by May 15.

Trail races at Sherwood Archers in Carvins Cove on May 31, 2026, offering a 25k and a marathon plus virtual options. The marathon features about 3500 feet of climbing, eight aid stations, technical shirts, and finisher awards.

Join the community for The Big Run Roanoke on June 3, 2026. Run a timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway or bring the kids for a free fun run at Fallon Park. The event benefits the local non-profit Smiles4Tab.

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..

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 event at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 featuring 8 Mile Race, 25k Race, and 8 Mile Hike with lake views, notable elevation gain, aid stations, medals, awards, and included race photography.

Timed trail races at Crystal Springs Recreation Area in Wytheville, VA include 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour Crystal Light options plus a limited Leftovers Option. The course is looped and aid stations are cupless with food provided.