Trail Running calendar near Bel Air 2026-2027

A community trail event on October 11, 2026 at Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Darnestown, MD offering a 5K trail run and a 1 mile walk. The event raises funds and awareness for addiction prevention, education, and support.

Test your endurance at Autumn Lake Winery with a unique hourly 5 km challenge. Choose from 6, 12, or 24 hour individual and relay events across trails and vineyards in Williamstown.

Trail races at Lums Pond State Park with timed 12 hour solo and relay formats plus 24 km and 12 km lake laps; chip timing, age graded results, aid stations, and finisher sweatshirt and hats.

Participate in a 10 km run through the scenic Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds. This low key event offers a straightforward racing experience for both club members and the general public in a natural park setting.

The Annual Boulder Dash at Pinesburg Quarry in Williamsport, MD on October 17, 2026 offers three distances : 5 miles, 5K and 1 mile, and the quarry will be closed during the event for safety.

A community cross-country 5K in Haddonfield on October 17, 2026 with pre-race packet pickup, onsite registration options, entrant T-shirts, awards by overall and age groups, and accommodations for visually impaired participants.

A scenic, flat 5K and 10K at Bluemont Park in Arlington on October 17, 2026. Walkers and strollers are welcome and virtual entry options include medal and shirt choices.

Experience the scenic singletrack trails of Lake Fairfax Park with 5 mile and 10 mile race options. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race breakfast and a dedicated program for children.

A 5.25 miles trail race at Gunpowder State Park on October 18, 2026, with a steep opening climb, single track sections, and a faster finish. The event is donation based and offers on site registration.

A trail event at Patapsco Valley State Park with in person and virtual 50k and 25k options, event swag, aid stations, and a finishers mug or medal.

Trail races at Parvin State Park offer a half marathon and a 6 hour lap event on a mostly trail lollipop loop. The event is cupless and uses an aid station at the start and finish.

Scenic 5K through vineyard and farm at Rocklands Farm Winery with chip timing, age group awards, and a post-race wine tasting with live music. Walkers and children are welcome and a one hour course time limit applies.

A single-loop 25K trail race in Ridley Creek State Park on October 25, 2026, with about 1,800 feet of climbing, three aid stations, a five-hour time limit, and prizes for top finishers.

A backyard ultra scheduled for October 31, 2026 at Shawan Downs with repeated 4.167 mile loops. Runners complete as many loops as they can over a 24 to 48 hour period.

A charity trail event at Gifford Pinchot State Park featuring a 5k run and a 3.5k walk with dog-focused awards, proceeds supporting canine cancer research, and a free children's dash for ages 10 and under.

Experience a mix of twisty singletrack and open farm field running in Germantown. This late autumn trail event offers three distances and a festive post race atmosphere at the historic Button Farm.

Experience a 50 mile trail race through the scenic Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Maryland. This event features forested single track terrain and small stream crossings for dedicated distance runners.

Experience an off-road race weekend at Yeager’s Farm & Market featuring 4 and 10 mile trail runs. Enjoy a local atmosphere with post-race beer and bagels and earn a unique long sleeve tech shirt.

A community 5K trail run and 1.4 mile walk in Newtown Square that raises funds for an entrepreneurship endowment at UC Berkeley, with age-group awards, participant apparel, food, music, and family activities.

A trail and gravel running event in Wissahickon Valley Park offering 10 km, 10 mile and half marathon options with chip timing, aid stations, limited field size, and a post-race party with live music and warm food.