Trail Running calendar near Washington 2026-2027

The Final Countdown Tribute at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg WV uses a 1.33 mile loop where allowed lap time shortens each circuit, eliminating runners until one remains.

Trail races at Seven Bends State Park on September 19, 2026 include looped 10 mile courses up to a 100 miler and a Last Man Standing ruck.

Trail races of 50K (~33 mi), 20 miles, and a half marathon through northern Michaux State Forest near Pine Grove Furnace State Park, PA, with multiple aid stations.

Races at Shenandoah River State Park on September 19, 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K and two 5k courses including a hilly paved option and a trail option.

A campus 5K run/walk on September 19, 2026 in Middletown, VA, with online registration, set fees, age group awards, and proceeds supporting a scholarship and employee wellness initiatives.

Trail races on Cedar Mountain include canicross, a dog friendly 5k, a trail run without dogs, and a virtual option, with awards for top finishers and a traditional hunt breakfast.

SPEAR 50K is a 50 kilometer trail race on September 19, 2026 at Sherando Park in Stephens City, Virginia. It is part of the Sherando Park Endurance Athletic Runners summer trail series and lists details and registration on RunSignUp and Fac..

A 5k and half marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown, Washington DC, offering in-person and virtual entry options with separate start locations for each race.

Scenic trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station on September 20, 2026, with in-person and virtual entry options.

An in-person event on September 26, 2026 in Brunswick, MD featuring a trail-based 5K and timed 3-hour and 6-hour challenges on a 5 mile loop. Proceeds support Brunswick High School Track and Field equipment.

Trail and bike events at Sherando Park on September 26, 2026 offering a 4 mile trail race, a one mile untimed fun run, and a 5.3 mile mountain bike time trial. Proceeds benefit the I'm Just Me Movement.

Run On The Rocks in Point Of Rocks, MD on September 26, 2026 features 10 mile, half marathon and 20 mile events. The race is chip timed and includes participant shirts, finisher medals and age group awards.

A community 5K in Baltimore on September 26, 2026 with in person and virtual options, organized by Cancer Warriors Inc. to raise funds for cancer research.

A *3 mile* Reunion Run at Hereford High School as part of the Bull Run Cross Country invitational. The race is open to all ages and carries a $10 registration fee, with registration listed from August 24 to September 26.

Experience a supported long distance run on the hardpacked dirt and gravel of the Torrey C. Brown Trail. This twenty mile event serves as an ideal training opportunity for those preparing for a fall marathon.

A 5K and half marathon on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown with in-person and virtual entry options on September 27, 2026.

A 10 miles trail race in Holtwood, PA, over rocky, hilly trails with stream crossings and scenic overlooks. Chip timed, with aid stations, a strict 2.5 hour cutoff to mile 7, and one way bus transport to the campground start.

An annual community 5K run and walk at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland on September 27, 2026, organized by MD District 15 Democratic Caucus. Offers adult and youth entries plus a free youth option with an accompanying ad..

Experience the full reservoir trail system on this thirteen mile course in Fredericksburg. Runners navigate flowing singletrack and five distinct climbs totaling over nine hundred feet of elevation gain through scenic wooded terrain.

A 110-mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with about 22,300 feet of elevation gain, a 48-hour limit, required second-half crew support, and multiple staffed and unattended aid stations.