Trail Running calendar near Williamson 2026-2027

A timed loop running festival in Damascus Town Park offering 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour races on a scenic one mile loop, with camping for registered runners, live music, food trucks, aid stations, and awards.

The Hellbender 10K in Norton, Virginia on October 3, 2026 is a 10 km uphill race that climbs from downtown to the 4200 foot High Knob summit with more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. It is the 13th annual edition.

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.

Run 5.2 miles every 4 hours for 24 hours to complete a 50K, available in-person in Damascus, VA or as a virtual challenge with flexible start times and mailed finisher medals.

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.

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 multi day endurance event in Williamson, West Virginia featuring 47 hour and 35 hour formats on a 2.05 mile paved loop, with solo and relay options, a ruck division, timing by ankle bracelet, and belt buckle awards for milestone mileage.

Warbird 100 in Hyden, KY on March 19-20, 2027 includes a 100-mile race plus a 50k and a half marathon; the shorter races share parts of the 100-mile course, with the 50k covering the final 20 miles alongside it.

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 six mile rim to rim road race across the New River Gorge with an 800 foot descent and climb, bus transport to the start, chip timing, and a finish at Adventures on the Gorge with a catered brunch and finisher medal.

Coalfields Backyard Ultra is a Lazarus Lake sanctioned Last Runner Standing event in Williamson, West Virginia. Runners repeat a measured 4.1667 mile out and back loop each hour on a flat asphalt course near the college and river path.