Trail Running calendar near Slaty Fork 2025-2026

Event overview Races take place at the Green Bank Science Center on the Green Bank Observatory campus. Courses pass fields, wooded single track, and site roads and provide views of observatory telescopes, including the Robert C. Byrd Green..

Start the year fresh with the Chill in the Hills 5k trail run or walk in Bridgeport on New Year's Day. Enjoy a scenic route, score a beanie if you register early, and support the local Humane Society with a donated item.

Take on the New River Gorge Trifecta in West Virginia and tackle a 50K, a 100K and a 100 mile race across the year in scenic New River Gorge National Park. Limited to 50 entrants, registration secures all three races and finishers earn a cu..

Run the scenic Cabin Fever 50 K through New River Gorge National Park on February 21, from downtown Fayetteville to Hawks Nest State Park. Expect ridgeline single track, waterfalls and a stunning descent beneath the New River Gorge Bridge.

Tackle scenic singletrack at Montvale Park with 5 mile or 8.4 mile trail races on February 28, 2026. Limited to 225 runners with a virtual option and shirts for early registrants, it winds through old growth forest for a challenging run.

Tackle rugged singletrack in the Blue Ridge at Bel Monte Endurance Races on March 14, 2026 in Lyndhurst, Virginia. Pick 50 Mile, 50K or 25K and earn sweeping views and big climbs on classic mountain trails.

Run scenic trails around Terrapin Mountain in Sedalia, VA with a 50k or half marathon. Enjoy stocked aid stations, terrapin swag and free camping for a weekend of tough trails and good vibes.

Tackle the Hone Quarry Ultra, a rugged 41.4 mile trail through the Shenandoah Valley with about 8,000 feet of climb and stunning cliffs, waterfalls and open meadows. Limited to 125 runners, this remote loop offers big views, six aid station..

Mineshaft 10k on April 4, 2026 is a trail race limited to 100 runners, featuring rolling singletrack, rock gardens and a steep climb on the Glenwood Horse Trail. Bus shuttles to the remote start and a virtual entry option make this a scenic..

Falling Water Ultras is a scenic trail ultramarathon around ACE Adventure Resort and New River Gorge National Park offering 100K, 50K and relay options. Tackle rugged river loops with on site camping included and help support Adventure Appa..

Run the New River Gorge Rim to Rim, a scenic 6 mile road through dramatic canyon terrain near Fayetteville WV. Finish at Adventures on the Gorge with a post race brunch and rim side views while benefiting local youth programs.

Push your limits at the Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour, a timed challenge on a scenic loop through rugged trails and waterfalls. Enjoy stocked aid stations, local artist shirts, and support for Innocent Lives Foundation.

Run a point to point trail through New River Gorge National Park, finishing in historic Thurmond with views of waterfalls, ridgelines and old rail bridges. Choose 50 Mile, 50K, relay or virtual entries and ride the post race Amtrak back to..

Join the family friendly West Virginia Trail Fest in Snowshoe Village for scenic mountain races from a kids mile to 100K. Enjoy stunning summits, local vendors, a historic railroad ride and a fun post race party.

The Dark Skies 100K is a challenging point-to-point trail race held in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, as part of the West Virginia Trail Fest. Starting at Seneca State Forest headquarters, the course features stunning views as runners pa..

Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10k, or 5k on the USATF certified Jackson River Scenic Trail in Covington Virginia, a mostly flat crushed gravel route with river views. Finishers receive commemorative medals and awards.

Experience Highlands Sky 40M, a rugged 40 mile ultramarathon through West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest and dramatic Dolly Sods. Based at Canaan Valley in mid June, expect wild mountain trails and unforgettable views.

Explore the Spartan Trail at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean WV on Aug 30, 2026 amid lush forest, technical singletrack and punchy climbs. Choose a 10K or half marathon during an OCR filled weekend of adventure.

Take on the Odyssey Trail Running Rampage at Douthat State Park on September 12, 2026, with four loop distances from six miles to 50K on rugged trails with steep climbs. Expect chip timing, a performance shirt, finisher pint mug and post ra..