Trail Running calendar near Williamson 2026-2027

Tackle a hilly 5K trail course on private property in the scenic Red River Gorge. The race starts and finishes at the Natural Bridge Campground and includes a commemorative shirt. Expect serious climbs with rewarding views and a festive fin..

A trail event at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 featuring 8 Mile Race, 25k Race, and 8 Mile Hike with lake views, notable elevation gain, aid stations, medals, awards, and included race photography.

A 5K trail run on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton, VA, held as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. Proceeds support the festival and the event is hosted by the City of Norton and local partners.

Trail races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia feature winding technical singletrack, off trail sections, and steep climbs. Distances include a 10K and a half marathon as part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend.

A 100K trail race and three-person relay on Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, WV, run as six 10.3-mile single-track loops with a $10,000 prize purse and a $1,000 course record bonus.

The Mountain Fork Half Marathon is a 13.6-mile loop starting at the scenic High Knob Observation Tower at 4,200 feet. The course travels through the Mountain Fork watershed on forest roads with 1,600 feet of climbing. Proceeds support local..

This trail run at West Virginia's ACE Adventure Resort features marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances through the scenic New River Gorge. All finishers get a medal and a post-race burrito buffet, with free camping included for participa..

This trail half marathon takes runners through the technical and hilly single-track of Steele Creek Park in Tennessee. The 13.1-mile course features over 2,000 feet of climbing, creek crossings, and rocky forest paths. All proceeds support..

A 6.2 mile climb from downtown Norton, VA to the 4,200 foot High Knob summit with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The 13th annual Hellbender 10K is scheduled for October 3, 2026.

A trail half marathon held at Natural Bridge Campground in Slade, Kentucky with a 13.1 mile loop, a virtual option, race photos, finisher medals, food and drinks, team discounts, and fundraising support for local search and rescue teams.

A USATF certified 100 mile trail ultramarathon in Abingdon, Virginia, the Yeti 100 is an official Western States qualifier with crew accessible aid stations, cupless requirements, and defined pacer and drop bag rules.

Choose your trail challenge in Kanawha State Forest. Run the scenic half marathon or the 7K on winding forest roads, all as part of the West Virginia Cryptid Race Series. The event offers finisher medals and takes place on October 18, 2026.

A 100-mile out-and-back ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, starting and ending at ACE Adventure Resort. The varied route includes single track, rail-to-trail, historic ruins, about 12,000 ft of ascent, and a 32 hour time l..

Free 17 mile run on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus in December 2026. The event is cup-less with collapsible cups available at packet pickup and aid stations; hot drinks and snacks are provided at the finish.