Trail Running calendar near Williamson 2026-2027

Timed loop races at Damascus Town Park with 3, 6 and 12 hour options on a scenic one mile loop. The event includes camping along the course, live music, food trucks and awards for top finishers.

A 10K road climb in Norton, Virginia with more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain to the 4,200 foot High Knob summit. The 13th annual event takes place October 3, 2026.

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.

A 24 hour challenge of six 5.2 mile legs totaling 50K, available in person in Damascus, Virginia, or virtually with flexible start times and completion between January 1 and December 30. Registration closes October 1.

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.

A trail running event in Red River Gorge on November 14, 2026, offering 30K and 50 mile distances with registration from June 1 to August 31 and set entry fees for each distance.

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 looped endurance event on a flat, paved 2.05 mile course in Williamson WV offering 47 hour and 35 hour formats, solo and team entries, a 25 lb ruck division, on site food and camping, and ankle bracelet timing.

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.