Trail Running calendar near Catonsville 2026-2027

A 5K and 10K held on the flat Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath at Carderock Park in Potomac, MD the weekend before Thanksgiving; virtual entries are available with options for medals and shirts.

A pre Thanksgiving Turkey Trot at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA, with scenic 5 km and 10 km courses through the Manassas National Battlefield. In-person races and virtual entries with medal and shirt options are available.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cross country style race through scenic Catonsville. Support the local high school running program with a chip timed 5K or a 1 Mile Family Fun Run for all ages.

A trail and canal run near Great Falls, Maryland on November 26, 2026 covering about 10 miles with options to shorten. Entry opens November 12 and is capped at 29 runners; entrants receive course instructions before the run.

A late November 2026 community 5k at Killens Pond State Park offering a 5k run walk and a competitive walking 5k with chip timing, age group awards, long sleeve shirts, and a post race refreshment selection.

Devil Dog Ultras is a loop trail event at Prince William Forest Park near Triangle VA offering 50K, 100K and 100 mile options with staffed aid stations and set time limits. Entry is limited and the 100 mile requires a recent 50 mile finish.

Experience the beauty of Fountainhead Regional Park on a course featuring hiking trails and dirt roads. With two distance options and a dedicated program for kids, this event offers a complete day of trail running near the Occoquan Reservoi..

A VHTRC holiday time 50k out and back on the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook to Fountainhead, with four aid stations and a GPX file for navigation. Entry includes lodge access, stocked aid stations, and a catered after party f..

Trail races at Clarence Schock Memorial Park in Mount Gretna feature marked 5 mile and 10 mile courses with significant elevation gain, and all proceeds support park trail maintenance and the education center.

A trail event at Burke Lake Park on December 24 offering in-person 5k and 10k courses around the lake plus virtual options with medal and shirt choices. Walkers are welcome.

A 31.7 mile New Year event in Prince William Forest Park run as three loops on groomed trails and some gravel roads. Unmanned aid at the start and finish is supplied by participants and entry is limited to 120.

Experience the rolling hills of Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area during this winter trail event. Choose between 25K or 50K distances on beautiful single track trails with heated facilities and fully stocked aid stations.

Experience a scenic out and back half marathon on the flat and smooth Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Enjoy a unique post race campfire with roasted donuts and earn a custom finisher medal.

A 50 km trail run at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster MD, featuring varied single-track, open fields, stream crossings and 5 aid stations. Entry for 2027 uses a lottery opening January 1, with indoor facilities and hot post-race..

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Meadowood in Lorton, Virginia where competitors run repeated 4.167-mile loops each hour; the event features pavilion staging, chef-supported aid, and a field limited to 65 runners.

A 14 mile untimed point to point trail run along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail that starts at one Sheetz and finishes at another. The event features unusual aid station snacks and practical finisher swag.

Genesee Valley Ultra is a timed loop trail event at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD. Runners choose 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour formats to complete as many laps as possible on a 2 mile loop, with chip timing and awards..

A turtle themed 5K at Hopkins Farm Brewery in Havre De Grace raising funds and awareness for the Susquehannock Wildlife Society. The trail race includes wooden participant medals, costume prizes, and an after party with live music.

Run to Remember in Sykesville on April 17, 2027 features 50K, 25K, a 5 miler and an 8 hour loop challenge around Piney Run Park, with aid stations, commemorative items, and awards for the top three men and women.

A 100 mile ultramarathon on the C&O Canal towpath near Knoxville, Maryland, with one roughly 40 mile loop and two roughly 30 mile loops along the Potomac River. Aid stations are placed about every 3 to 6.9 miles.