Trail Running calendar near Williamson 2026-2027

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.

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.

An endurance event at Belfry High School offering 24 and 12 hour individual, relay, and rucksack divisions on a 1-mile loop with chip timing, on-site food and camping, and awards including belt buckles.

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.

47 hour and 35 hour endurance events on a flat, paved 2.05 mile loop in Williamson, WV. Solo runners and teams of two or three can compete; a 25 lb ruck option and electronic ankle bracelet timing are included.

A two day trail running event in Hyden KY featuring a 100 mile race plus a 50k and a half marathon. The shorter races share sections of the 100 mile course and use out and back and loop formats.

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 Lazarus Lake sanctioned Last Runner Standing backyard ultra on a measured 4.1667 mile out and back loop at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Williamson, WV. Single common aid station, live results and live video fe..

A trail ultramarathon in Abingdon VA offering 50 mile, 55K, and a Pepsi Challenge 25K. The course features long downhill sections, National Forest views, crew access points, and mandatory personal hydration.