Trail Running calendar near Thurmond 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..

Tackle winter trails at Frozen Sasquatch in Kanawha State Forest on January 10, 2026 with 25k and 50k options over scenic, often snow covered single track. Expect a challenging looped course and classic mid winter trail vibes.

Take on the Frozen Toe 10k, a fun and fast January trail race on the Chestnut Ridge Loop around Roanoke Mountain Campground. Enjoy cold weather camaraderie, on course aid, and age group awards in this lively winter classic.

Hit scenic single track at the MMTA Crush Run in Hurricane WV with 10 mile, 5k and kids runs. Proceeds benefit the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance and the finish has a bonfire, marshmallows and pizza.

Tackle the New River Gorge Trifecta, three epic trail races in West Virginia across a 50K, a 100K and a 100 mile to earn Trifecta status. Limited to 50 spots with registration opening Nov 9 2025, finishers get a custom belt buckle, jacket a..

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.

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.

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..

Conquer the Cove features 25k and marathon trail races at scenic Carvins Cove with steep climbs, technical singletrack, and stocked aid stations. Limited to 300 runners on May 31, this rugged day promises a rewarding finish.

Join The Big Run Roanoke at Fallon Park for a scenic timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway plus a free kids fun run. Organized with Brooks and Virginia Amateur Sports, the race supports Smiles4Tab and features awards and a midpoint prize.

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.

Run rugged singletrack and steep climbs at the Spartan Trail West Virginia Trail Experience near New River Gorge. Choose a 10K or half and soak in jungle like forest, technical terrain, and on site obstacle fun.

Tackle rugged single track on the Hurricane Hundred K, a 62 mile trail challenge on Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, West Virginia. Enter solo for all six loops or join a three person relay for a memorable mountain day.

Run the scenic New River Trail in Max Meadows, VA with 100 mile and 50 mile options along mostly flat rails to trails riverside terrain. Expect river views, long trestles, camping, local food and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.