Trail Running calendar near Pipestem 2026-2027

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.

Timed trail events at Crystal Springs Recreation Area near Wytheville VA offer 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour looped courses with significant elevation. The race is cupless so runners must carry a collapsible cup or bottle.

A 3.1 mile trail run on the PikeView Panther home course in Princeton, WV on August 15, 2026, featuring grassy fields, dirt paths and some hills, with overall and age-group awards and post race refreshments.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, WV, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races on steep, water‑affected terrain with a large suspension bridge and additional trail races.

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 race weekend at Breaks Interstate Park in Virginia with 50K plus Morning, Sunset and Double 10K options. The event includes stocked aid stations, a lodging discount for registered runners, and camping and park activities.

Trail races at ACE Adventure Resort in the New River Gorge on September 26, 2026. Distances include a full marathon, half marathon and 5K, with camping, finisher medals, race shirts for early registrants and a postrace burrito buffet.

Dingess Tunnel and Trail 5K is a 3 miles running event on September 26, 2026 in Dingess, West Virginia that passes through the historic Dingess Tunnel built in 1892. Registration includes a free official Dingess Tunnel & Trail 5K T shirt wh..

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.

Part of Stuart's annual Apple Dumpling Festival, this 5K follows the paved Mayo River Rail Trail through downtown. Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a shirt and all participants receive a finisher medal plus refreshments, awards and doo..

Experience a trail run through the rolling hills of Kanawha State Forest with 13.1 mile and 7K options. This event features forest roads and wooded routes as part of the unique Cryptid Race Series.