Boone
Trail Running Calendar near Boone 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Boone for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Experience a scenic 5 mile climb with 1600 feet of elevation gain at the Mount Jefferson Ascent in North Carolina featuring mountain music and custom finisher bells.
Memorial trail run and walk in Wilkesboro, NC with timed 5K and 10K races, an untimed 5K walk, and a virtual option supporting the American Cancer Society.
October 2026
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
Join the Harbin Branch Veterans Run in Mountain City for a USATF sanctioned trail race featuring 6 mile, 4 mile, and 1K distances at Doe Mountain Recreation Area.
December 2026
Dashing thru Damascus on December 5, 2026 pairs rail trail running in Damascus, VA with an optional polar plunge and sauna for a winter event.
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
Experience rugged mountain trails and scenic waterfalls at The Rendezvous Goat featuring 50K 25K and 4 Miler distances in the heart of Purlear North Carolina.
April 2027
June 2027
Experience the beauty of Doe Mountain with a 13K, 25K, or 50K trail run featuring a climb up a historic 60 foot fire tower for panoramic views.