Trail Running calendar near Williamson 2026-2027

Experience a scenic trail run through the Red River Gorge on a private looping course. This cup less half marathon supports local search and rescue teams while offering a festive atmosphere with medals and post race meals.

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.

A fall point to point trail race in Babcock State Park covering 15K with about nine miles of trail and a short road section. The course follows Mann's Creek Gorge and features rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls, cliffs and scenic overlooks.

Experience a trail run through the rolling hills of Kanawha State Forest with 13.1 mile and 7K options. This event features forest roads and wooded routes as part of the unique Cryptid Race Series.

A 100 mile out-and-back ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, featuring single-track, rail-to-trail sections and historic mining ruins. Runners have 32 hours to finish and may use designated crew and pacer aid stations.

The Yeti Ultra Challenge will take place in Damascus on Saturday 14 November 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Seven Trails in Damascus uses a 7.7 mile out and back loop so runners can stack laps into distances from 25K to 100 miles over a 30 hour window. The event has no cutoffs, medals for all finishers, and live lap timing.

Trail running event in Red River Gorge, Slade KY on Nov 14, 2026 offering 30 km and 50 mile trail races; the course includes significant climbing and poles may be useful.

A timed 24 hour and 12 hour running and ruck event around a one mile loop at Belfry High School, with chip timing, team and ruck categories, on course support, camping options, and awards for top finishers.

Experience a free 17 mile trail run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this cup less event features handmade mementos for select finishers and post race refreshments in Damascus.

A trail event at Kanawha State Forest on January 9, 2027 offering 25K and 50K options on a 15.8 mile loop with mostly single track and specified aid station and time limit details.

A timed endurance event on a flat 2.05 mile paved loop at Southern WV Community and Technical College in Williamson, WV, offering 47 hour and 35 hour formats for solo runners and 2 or 3 person teams, with ankle bracelet timing and ruck opti..

Warbird 100 in Hyden Kentucky features a 100 mile race plus a 50k and a half marathon, with the shorter courses sharing parts of the 100 mile route. Registration opens July 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Trail events in the Red River Gorge on March 27, 2027 offering 25K and 50K courses from Natural Bridge State Resort Park with mixed road and single track terrain, aid stations, and a 200-runner field cap.

A 6 mile road race across the New River Gorge near Fayetteville, WV, with an 800 foot descent and climb, a short trail finish, closed roads, chip timing, and a post-race brunch at Adventures on the Gorge.

A point-to-point trail event through New River Gorge National Park on May 16, 2027, offering 50 Mile and 50K ultra options plus relay, ruck, pacer, and virtual entries, finishing in historic Thurmond, West Virginia.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra in Williamson, WV on a measured 4.1667 mile out-and-back loop. Hourly loops continue until one runner remains; a single start/finish aid station, live timing, and on-site camping are provided.

A weekend trail event near Abingdon, Virginia featuring a 50 mile race, a 55K and a Pepsi Challenge 25K. Organized by Yeti Trail Runners, the cupless courses include crew access, pacer pickup for the 50 miler, and chip timing.