Trail Running calendar near Snowshoe 2026-2027

Experience the beauty of New River Gorge National Park at this trail festival in West Virginia. Choose from distances ranging from a 5k to a 50k ultra while exploring forested trails and river views.

Experience an ultra marathon through the Monongahela National Forest and Dolly Sods Wilderness Areas. Run across various terrains including boulder filled plains and ancient sphagnum bogs in the mountains of West Virginia.

Embrace your gritty side at this fun non competitive mud run featuring obstacle filled woodland trails. Team up with friends for a day of laughter, music, and muddy challenges at the ACE Adventure Resort.

Trail race on the Promised Land Trail behind Canaan Valley Resort offering a one-loop 5.9 mile and a two-loop 11.8 mile option. The field is limited to 200 participants and entrants receive a T-shirt and finisher medal.

A small, early August looped event in Crozet, VA featuring five steep gravel laps totaling 29.0 miles and about 7,610 ft of elevation gain, limited entry, basic aid, and shuttle parking.

A remote trail event on routes near the Wild Oak Trail, held on a roughly 60 km course with a 50 km party option. The route has about 8,000 feet of climbing, limited aid stations, minimal course markings, and a restricted field size.

Free trail races at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont WV offering distances from 5 mile to 50 mile. The marked course centers on a 10 mile figure 8 loop with a single aid station next to the parking area.

Experience a weekend of obstacle course racing at the scenic Summit Bechtel Reserve. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 21K distances featuring steep hills, lake swims, and a signature suspension bridge crossing.

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.

Experience the mountain trails of Douthat State Park with four race distances ranging from six miles to a 50K ultra. Runners will navigate waterfalls and climbing sections within the scenic Virginia State Park Adventure Series.

Experience a historic 10k mountain run through an original Swiss settlement trail in Helvetia West Virginia. This long running event coincides with the community fair and celebrates Swiss heritage in the heart of the mountains.

A multi-distance trail running festival in the Shenandoah Valley offering 100M, 100K, 50K and 21K races on technical mountain terrain with UTMB World Series and Western States qualification.

Experience the beauty of West Virginia at the New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 5K and enjoy inclusive perks like finisher medals, a burrito buffet, and free weekend camping.

A 33.3 mile single-loop trail run in the George Washington National Forest with 6150 feet of elevation change. The route includes three aid stations and a climb to Big Schloss with broad 360° ridge and valley views.

Experience a flat and fast race through West Virginia at the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon. This scenic event offers full and half marathon distances within the beautiful Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

Experience a three day trail running series in the Monongahela National Forest. Cover distances of 50 km, 50 miles, and a half marathon along the Eastern Continental Divide during the autumn season.

Test your strength at Massanutten Resort with obstacle races through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Choose from 5K and 10K courses or a dedicated Kids Race set against a backdrop of steep hills and forest trails.

A 100-mile out-and-back ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, starting and ending at ACE Adventure Resort. The varied route includes single track, rail-to-trail, historic ruins, about 12,000 ft of ascent, and a 32 hour time l..

A night trail run at Explore Park in Roanoke on October 25, 2025. The roughly 3.6 miles route starts on a short asphalt section then follows twisty single track marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.

The Shenandoah Zombie Run is a unique 5K survival challenge at Camp Shenandoah. Runners dodge zombies on a trail course through the woods and hills, trying to keep the flags on their belt. Everyone gets a medal, declaring them either a Surv..