Trail Running calendar near Princeton 2026-2027

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.

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, 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 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.

An untimed mountain ascent in West Jefferson NC of about 5 miles and 1,600 feet of gain. Finishers and spectators receive custom bells and a portion of fees supports new trail construction.

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.

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 100 mile point to point on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. USATF certified course with crew access, well stocked aid stations and chip timing, serving as the final leg of the From Start to Heart series.