Trail Running calendar near Washington 2026-2027

A community trail festival at Furnace Run Park in Shippensburg on August 29, 2026, featuring a one loop 5 kilometer race and a 1 mile event with chip timing and varied trail surfaces. Proceeds benefit Friends of Shippensburg Community Parks..

A 3.8 mile running event at Pen Mar Park that climbs about 1.8 miles to High Rock Overlook and returns to the park. Registered finishers receive an official High Rock Mountain t-shirt and there are early and race day fee options.

A 3 mile cross country race through Nottoway Park in Vienna, VA on 08/30/2026 with a kids dash and a club picnic that includes food and drinks. Registration is free for members and $10 for nonmembers.

A self-timed loop-trail event in Havre de Grace on 08/30/2026 with a listed distance of 3 miles. Runners have 90 minutes to complete as many loops as they like; parking is at Steppingstone Farm Museum.

Cross country at Morven Park with a high school invitational plus an open 5K, featuring food trucks, music and a spectator friendly course.

A 71 miles clockwise circuit of the orange-blazed Massanutten Trail with multiple aid stations, mandatory qualifications, and strict cutoffs on a rocky, high-ascent route.

A 10K road race and a 5K road/trail combo at the Shrine of St Anthony in Clarksville, MD on Sept. 5, 2026. Both USATF certified with chip timing, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, music and family activities.

Trail-based races at Mount Vernon District Park on September 6, 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km distances plus virtual participation options.

Races on September 6, 2026 at Carderock Recreation Area in Potomac, MD offering 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses described as fast and flat with virtual options.

A 10 mile trail race in Fredericksburg, VA that follows the Rappahannock River, moves through rolling hills, and finishes with a sustained climb. Top three men and top three women receive gift certificates.

Scenic trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake in Fairfax Station on September 7, 2026, with virtual options and walkers welcome.

Scenic 5K and Half Marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown on September 12, 2026; virtual options and walkers accepted.

A chip timed trail race at South Branch Farms offering 5K and 10K routes on varied terrain with creek crossings, climbs, wildlife sightings, and a post race gathering. Proceeds support the Farm and Natural Lands Trust of York County.

Run a scenic off road trail through a 1000 acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a post race celebration at the brewery with live music craft beer and a souvenir pint glass.

A women only trail event at Fountainhead Regional Park offering a half marathon and a 10k plus on September 12, 2026. Registration runs June 8 to September 1 and two training runs are scheduled in August.

A 5K running race hosted by Hartwood High School Cross Country on September 12, 2026 in Stafford, VA. It is the first annual StallionsXC Open and serves as the opening race of the Stallion Invitational, with high school races afterward.

A community trail 5K at Conewago Day Use Area in Wellsville, PA offering preregistration shirts, finisher medals, refreshments and online results.

A stadium climb at Virginia Credit Union Stadium on September 13 honoring those lost on September 11 and supporting first responders and military. Climbers ascend sections 1 to 23 five times, with a wheelchair accessible concourse route ava..

A 5K cross country festival on September 15, 2026 at Franklin County Fair Grounds, with proceeds benefiting Shalom Christian Academy.

Trail event at Codorus State Park offering a 40 Mile Ultra, a 40 Mile Relay, and a 25K on looped trails with stocked aid stations and nearby camping.