Trail Running calendar near Williamson 2026-2027

A calendar-year endurance challenge in New River Gorge National Park featuring three races over three seasons. Entry covers all three events, is limited to 50 spots, and includes finisher awards while supporting Adventure Appalachia.

A winter point to point 50K across New River Gorge National Park featuring ridgeline single track, waterfalls, and river views. Aid stations and a shuttle support runners, who must carry required winter gear and meet a ten hour limit.

An event with multiple distances in Hyden, KY offering a 100 mile race, a 50k and a half marathon in mid March 2026. Registration closes March 7 and route files plus pre event training runs are available.

Meeks Mountain Muddy Mutt is a dog friendly 15K trail race at Hurricane City Park that climbs Meeks Mountain, includes sandy and muddy trail sections, and raises funds for the Hurricane Police Department K9 Unit.

Point-to-point 50K, 25K, and 10K trail runs on March 28, 2026, from Fraziers Bottom to Camp Arrowhead near Ona, WV, following mostly single-track trails through three counties with ridges, creeks, bridges, and a waterfall.

The Union Half Marathon & Relay takes runners through scenic trails, including two historic train tunnels in Virginia. This event offers a traditional half marathon, a team relay option, and a virtual race. All participants receive a finish..

The Howlin' Wolfe 50k is a trail race in the scenic Red River Gorge, starting from Natural Bridge State Resort Park. It combines road, single track, and fire road terrain, passing notable natural features. This first edition is limited to a..

A multi-distance trail event in Southwest Virginia featuring riverside running, swinging bridges, trestles and a short climb to a fire tower. The race uses professional chip timing and requires participants to carry a reusable cup.

Falling Water Ultras on April 25, 2026 in the New River Gorge area offers 100K and 50K solo options plus two person and four person 100K relays. The course is four 15.5 mile loops with creek crossings, waterfalls, and about 2400 feet of cli..

A six mile rim to rim road race across the New River Gorge near Fayetteville featuring a 1300 foot descent and ascent and a steep 20 percent section. The race finishes at Adventures on the Gorge with a post race brunch.

A trail run event in Ohio's Wayne National Forest featuring a hilly 5K and a family-friendly 1-mile run. The event awards medals for top finishers and raises funds for cross-country teams.

A trail event at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, WV supporting a scholarship fund and the local Marine Corps League. Features 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and a 5K ruck with participant shirts and medals.

A point to point trail event through New River Gorge National Park on May 17, 2026, with 50 mile, 50K, relay, ruck, pacer, and virtual options. Finish in historic Thurmond and return to the start by train.

Three races in Damascus, Virginia on May 17, 2026 including a new half marathon, a 5K and a kids K, all run out and back on the Virginia Creeper Trail, with timing, shirts and finisher awards during the Appalachian Trail Days Festival.

A 12 kilometer trail race on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton, Virginia. The ninth annual event is part of the High Knob Triple Crown and supports a senior farmers market supplement program.

Event Overview The Kiss the Goat is a trail running event taking place at Perry County Park in Hazard, Kentucky. This will be the fourth year of the event and the second year offering both a half marathon and a 10K distance. Course Details..

Trail runs of 7K and 10K take place May 25, 2026 in Kanawha State Forest with start and finish at Shelter 6. Race shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by May 15.

Run or walk through the scenic Wolf Creek Trails at the Howlin' Trails event on June 5th. Choose between a 5K walk/run or a 10K trail run starting from Bridge Brew Works. All participants get a race shirt, and proceeds support community fit..

Trail ultras on the Virginia Creeper Trail offering a 50 mile, a 55K, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge with crushed gravel surfaces, aid stations, crew access points, cupless racing rules, and USATF certification for the 50 mile.

A multi-distance ultrarun in Norton, Virginia, featuring 100-mile, 100k, 50k, and 25k races, substantial elevation gain, aid stations, distance-specific finisher buckles or medals, and awards across Male, Female, and Nonbinary/Open categori..