Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
JFK 50 Mile
Boonsboro, United States
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
50 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
USRunning Territory & Spot
Running Races in the Appalachian Moutains
208 verified events (21 confirmed dates) and 988 races in Appalachian Moutains with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events20821 confirmed dates
Competitions988Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 160.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,229 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Marathon Rocket City
Huntsville, United States
December 12, 2026 to December 13, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
City RunCulture & History+2
Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Pittsburgh Marathon
Pittsburgh, United States
May 2, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+2
Photo: Mike Schinkel · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Athletics Label
Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race
Atlanta, United States
July 4, 2027Date confirmed
10 km
City RunPublic Park
Photo: Gafoto · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB World Series
Grindstone Running Festival by UTMB
Mount Solon, United States
September 24, 2027 to September 25, 2027Date confirmed
160.93 km100 km50 km21 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Rim to River Endurance Co.
Glen Jean, United States
October 23, 2027 to October 24, 2027Date confirmed
160.93 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Javid Nikpour / Mehr News Agency · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Alpharetta Women’s Half Marathon and 5K Race
Alpharetta, United States
November 7, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
Photo: Gafoto · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
NJ XC Trail Series
Parsippany, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80 km50 km42 km21 km+7
ForestNature & Off-Road+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2026 | JFK 50 Mile | Boonsboro, Maryland, US | Trail Running | 50 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026 | Marathon Rocket City | Huntsville, Alabama, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2027 | Pittsburgh Marathon | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2027 | Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race | Atlanta, Georgia, US | Road Running | 10 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2027 - Sep 25, 2027 | Grindstone Running Festival by UTMB | Mount Solon, Virginia, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km100 km50 km21 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2027 - Oct 24, 2027 | Rim to River Endurance Co. | Glen Jean, West Virginia, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km |
November 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2027 | Alpharetta Women’s Half Marathon and 5K Race | Alpharetta, Georgia, US | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | NJ XC Trail Series | Parsippany, New Jersey, US | Trail Running | 80 km50 km42 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Plattsburgh Tour de Force charity run and bike race | Plattsburgh, New York, US | Road CyclingRoad Running | 80.47 km40.23 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Enders Harrisburg Marathon | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | BG26.2 and Half Marathon | Bowling Green, Kentucky, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon | Roanoke, Virginia, US | Road Running | 84 km42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Appalachian Moutains (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 208 public events and 988 individual races, including 21 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Boonsboro, Huntsville, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta. Notable events in the selection include JFK 50 Mile, Marathon Rocket City, and Pittsburgh Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 160.9 km, reaching up to +7,229 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Appalachian Moutains includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Appalachian Moutains?
RunningCompass currently lists 208 verified events with 988 individual races in Appalachian Moutains. A total of 21 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include JFK 50 Mile, Marathon Rocket City, and Pittsburgh Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Appalachian Moutains?
Events in Appalachian Moutains focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 160.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Boonsboro, Huntsville, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Appalachian Moutains?
The most selective courses in Appalachian Moutains climb up to +7,229 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Appalachian Moutains?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.