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Trail Running Calendar near Boone 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Boone for 2026-2027! We've gathered 11 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

August 2026
Aug
22
Sa

Grand-Further Mountain Run

Trail Run 14 mi
A roughly 14-mile mountain race that climbs Grandfather Mountain twice over technical singletrack with about 4,200 ft of gain and a 200-runner field.
September 2026
Sep
5
Sa

Iron Mountain Trail Run

Trail Run 16 mi 30 mi 40 mi 50 mi
Trail race in Damascus, Virginia offering 16, 30, 40 and 50 mile options on mixed terrain, from runnable trail to technical single track and town sections.
Sep
19
Sa

Mount Jefferson Ascent

Trail Run Walk 5 mi
A roughly 5 mile, 1,600 foot ascent trail event in West Jefferson NC with summit music, custom bells for finishers, and a portion of fees donated to trail construction.
Sep
26
Sa

Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run

Trail Run Walk 3 mi 6 mi
Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run/Walk at Cub Creek Park offers timed 5K and 10K trail races, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual run or walk option, with proceeds benefiting a Relay for Life team.
October 2026
Oct
3
Sa

Damascus Festival of Miles

Backyard Ultra Walk
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.
November 2026
Nov
14
Sa

Seven Trails Ultra Festival

Trail Run 8 mi 25 km 50 km 100 mi
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.
Nov
26
Th

High Country Turkey Trot 10k

Trail Run Walk 5 km 10 km
A Thanksgiving morning running event in Boone offering 5K and 10K races, a fun run/walk, and a shirt-only nonprofit option, with on-site music, photo staging, costumes, giveaways, and a picnic shed with food and hot drinks.
December 2026
Dec
12
Sa

Dirty Santa Trail Run

Trail Run 5 mi
A roughly 5-mile trail race in Lenoir on 12/12/2026 featuring single-track, gravel and short hardtop sections, part of the Foothills Run Series, with early packet pickup, post-race s'mores and awards including Dirty Santa gift selection.
March 2027
Mar
20
Sa

The Rendezvous Goat

Trail Run 4 mi 25 km 50 km
Trail race in Purlear NC offering 4 Miler, 25K and 50K routes across mountainous trails with an Amadahy Trail waterfall and a 10 hour cutoff.
April 2027
Apr
3
Sa

Leatherwood Marathon

Trail Run 25 km 50 km ... 100 km 100 mi
A rugged trail ultramarathon in the Leatherwood Mountains near Ferguson NC offering 100M, 100K, 50M, 50K and 25K on private looped courses.
June 2027
Jun
5
Sa

Kettlefoot 50k

Trail Run 13 km 25 km 50 km
Trail races of 50K, 25K and 13K at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City TN with a climbable 60 foot fire tower and USATF sanctioning.
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