Trail Running calendar near Washington 2026-2027

A trail race in Elkridge, MD on August 15, 2026 offering 25K and 50K options on rolling single track with river crossings, aid stations with real food, and an on-site finish area with pavilions and refreshments.

Enjoy a scenic trail 5k or 10k through Leopold's Preserve in Broad Run, Virginia on Aug 23, 2026, with chip timing, medals and a tech shirt. Walkers and virtual participants are welcome and races earn points toward year long series.

Hit the forest trails at Dirt Farm Brewing on August 29, 2026 for the Inferno 5k and 10k. Tackle a scenic, technical loop, earn a finisher medal and a Dri FIT shirt, and toast with a glass of Dirt Farm beer. Virtual option available.

A trail run in Seven Valleys, PA on September 12, 2026 offering 5K and 10K routes. Registration is expected around July 1, 2026 and a free volunteer registration option is available.

Run through Creekside Farm on scenic dirt trails along the Rappahannock River with 5K and 8K options, chip timing and awards. Celebrate after with live music, craft beer, a free pint for entrants 21 plus and food trucks.

Trails 4 Tails at Codorus State Park features a 40 mile ultra, a 40 mile team relay, and a 25K on looped trails with varied terrain, on-course aid, nearby camping, and awards for top finishers.

The Woodstock Warrior will take place in Woodstock on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 100 miles.

The River's Edge Endurance Challenge will take place in Brunswick on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 6 hours.

Run with your dog at the Howlin' Coyote Canicross Trail Race in Caledon State Park, featuring varied terrain and a 10 km canicross plus a one mile Wild Pup dash. This non profit event supports Friends of Caledon and is disposable cup free.

The Kettle Cooker Five & Dime will take place in West Nottingham Township on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 25 kilometers.

A trail event on October 11, 2026 in Mount Airy, Maryland, offering a five mile run plus timed four hour and eight hour challenges. Net proceeds support the Frederick Steeplechasers Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Trail races at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston on October 18, 2026 offering 5.1 mile and 10 mile singletrack courses with rocky and rooty sections, short climbs, parking at Pavilion G, and a supervised kids program.

A trail ultramarathon at Patapsco Valley State Park offering 50k and 25k races plus virtual options, on a clockwise loop with aid stations, post race food, and distinct finishers awards.

Halloween Horror 5k & 10k returns to Conway Robinson State Forest Park in Gainesville, VA, offering a forest trail race with a Halloween theme. The event features 5k and 10k distances, with the 10k being two laps of the 5k course. The loop..

A scenic 5K through vineyard and farm terrain at Rocklands Farm Winery in Poolesville on October 25, 2026, followed by wine tastings, live music, and food vendors. The chip timed course uses dirt, gravel, and grass trails.

Trail races at Button Farm in Germantown combine singletrack and open farm field running across 5K, 10K and half marathon distances, offered both in person and virtually. The event includes aid stations, finishers medals, awards and a chari..

An 8K cross country run at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The mixed terrain course loops through grapevines and hop yards and finishers receive a complimentary tasting.

Rosaryville Veteran’s Day on November 14, 2026 holds two races at Rosaryville State Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, with a 50K and a 20K. Event details and registration are listed via UltraSignup.

Trail races at Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, VA offer 5.2 and 9.5 mile options on hiking trails, dirt roads and fields along Bull Run, with rocky, root-strewn sections and designated spectator areas.

The Barrel Oak Turkey Trot 6k will take place in Delaplane on Sunday 15 November 2026. You can run 6 kilometers.