Trail Running calendar near Williamson 2026-2027

Trail races in Red River Gorge offering a 30 km option and a 50-mile course with notable climbing; registration opens June 1, 2026.

24 hour and 12 hour endurance event at Belfry High School on a one mile loop with chip timing, rucksack division, team and individual categories.

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 WV with 47 hour and 35 hour options on a flat 2.05 mile loop, offering solo and team entries, ruck divisions, camping and on-site aid.

A two day trail event in Hyden KY on March 19 and 20 2027 featuring a 100 mile race plus a 50k and a half marathon across rugged backcountry terrain.

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 May 28 2027 where runners repeat a measured 4.1667 mile loop each hour until one remains.

A trail ultramarathon in Abingdon, VA offering 50 mile and 55K courses, cupless rules, crew access, chip timing, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge the following day.