Roanoke
Trail Running Calendar near Roanoke 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Roanoke 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.
October 2026
Night trail run on October 24, 2026 through Explore Park covering 3.6 miles on marked single track; a light source is mandatory and registration fees vary by date.
Trail races at Pandapas Pond with 12 mile, 7 mile and 5K options on single track trails, creek crossings, and varied aid station support.
January 2027
A January trail event in Roanoke with a 6.2 mile in-person course on Chestnut Ridge Loop plus a run anywhere virtual option.
A winter event at Smith Mountain Lake State Park combining a scenic 5K trail and an optional polar plunge, with beach facilities and proceeds benefiting the local YMCA.
Trail events in Blue Ridge VA with 5 and 10 miles on the Forever Section of the Glenwood Horse Trail, plus virtual options that qualify for RNUTS.
February 2027
March 2027
A 24 hour loop ultramarathon at Waid Park in Rocky Mount Virginia on a certified 1.178 mile course. Solo and relay team options use chip timing on a cinder surface, with awards for longest distance and top lap counts.
A trail 10 km on the Glenwood Horse Trail with a required shuttle to the start, limited to 100 runners, plus a virtual option and age-group awards.
April 2027
A 50K trail race in Bedford, Virginia held April 25, 2026 with start/finish at Promise Land Youth Camp, five aid stations (seven service points) and no refunds or transfers.
May 2027
October 2027