Big Island
Trail Running Calendar near Big Island 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Big Island for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.
A 10-hour endurance walking challenge at Wintergreen, VA offering 7, 14, 21, or 28 mile loop options with optional weighted rucks on varied Blue Ridge trails.
A trail race in Montebello, VA on November 7 2026 offering 100K, 50 mile and 50K courses over single track, dirt and gravel roads in the Blue Ridge.
A 5 mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, VA, the second event in the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series held in memory of Major Mike Donahue.
December 2026
A holiday-themed 2 Mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg with post-race cookies and cocoa, awards, packet pickup, and community donation options.
January 2027
Out and back 5 and 10 mile trail races on a rocky Glenwood Horse Trail section, capped at 200 runners and offering a virtual RNUTS-qualifying option.
February 2027
A 3.1 mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg on February 6 2027 with a $30 entry fee, awards, guaranteed T shirt for early registration, and packet pickup options.
March 2027
A 10k trail race on March 13, 2027 on the Glenwood Horse Trail with shuttle to the start, a 100 runner cap, staged entry fees and a virtual option.
Trail race on March 20, 2027 at the Sedalia Center near George Washington National Forest offering a 50K and a half marathon with aid stations and age category awards.
April 2027
Promise Land 50k++ is an ultramarathon in Bedford, VA on April 24, 2027, with race results and reports from past editions available.
May 2027
A 10 km trail race at New London Tech Trails in Forest, Virginia, with an altered course due to construction and post-race age-group awards and food.
July 2027
A 5K obstacle course at EastLake Community Church on July 3, 2027, benefiting Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy with new and returning obstacles and community sponsors.
October 2027
Trail races at Smith Mountain Lake State Park offering a mostly nontechnical 25K with about 1,800 feet gain and a 10K with about 700 feet gain, both marked and aided.
November 2027
Mountain trail ultraraces near Montebello, VA with 50 Mile, 50K and a debut 100K, varied single-track terrain, staffed aid stations and strict time cutoffs.