Trail Running calendar near Pipestem 2026-2027

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.

BeastLake in Moneta VA on July 4 offers a 3.1 mile obstacle course with 16 obstacles, a 3.1 mile run or walk, and a 1.5 mile family obstacle course with optional water features and food trucks.

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 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 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 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.

A trail running event on September 26, 2026 at ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, WV offering a full marathon, half marathon, and 5K, with medals, shirts, a burrito buffet, free camping, and prizes for participants.

A timed loop running festival in Damascus Town Park offering 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour races on a scenic one mile loop, with camping for registered runners, live music, food trucks, aid stations, and awards.

A fundraising event at North Cross School featuring a chip-timed cross-country 5K, a non-timed 5K walk, and a 0.8 mile kids fun run with participation medals and youth leaders from the school team.

A trail running festival in Max Meadows VA on October 10 and 11 2026 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 25K races. Course maps, elevation gain figures, cutoff times, and a runner handbook are provided.

A fall point to point trail race in Babcock State Park covering 15K with about nine miles of trail and a short road section. The course follows Mann's Creek Gorge and features rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls, cliffs and scenic overlooks.