Trail Running calendar near Cockeysville 2026-2027

A 5K at Eastern Regional Park on Thanksgiving Day, 11/26/2026, run over two laps of the park outer loop with paved and natural surfaces plus wooden bridges. Open to all ages; registration runs Aug 1 to Nov 1 for a $15 fee.

A community 5k run/walk and a separate competitive walking 5k at Killens Pond State Park on November 28, 2026. The event supports Milford High School Cross Country and features chip timing, awards, shirts, and post race refreshments.

A loop trail event in Prince William Forest Park offering 100 mile, 100K and 50K options with well marked single-track, staffed aid stations, time limits, an entry cap of 300, and a multi-year rewards challenge for repeat finishers.

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..

An eight hour endurance run at Terrapin Nature Park where participants complete 2.8 mile laps to earn surprises placed in a personal stocking. Awards are given to the male and female with the most laps.

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 Governor Dick Park in Mt. Gretna on December 12, 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses, with all proceeds funding trail and park improvements.

A 13.1 mile out and back on the C&O Canal Towpath at Carderock Recreation Area with online registration, two water stops, live timing, and post-race refreshments.

Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.

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.

An 11K trail run in Reading PA on January 3 2027 featuring technical terrain, two aid stations, on site EMS, awards and variable winter conditions.

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.

A 10 mile trail race at French Creek State Park on February 7, 2027 featuring rocky trails, two water stops, tiered entry fees and awards across age and clydesdale categories.

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..

The RRCA Club Challenge will take place in Columbia on Sunday 28 February 2027. You can run 10 miles.

Riverside 8k and 16k in Potomac on February 28, 2027, with courses along the Potomac River and the C&O Canal path running north; nearby waterfalls and virtual participation options are available, and walkers are welcome.

A back-to-basics trail event at Blue Marsh Lake on March 6, 2027, offering 20 and 40 mile single-track courses with aid stations every three miles and a lollipop course layout; the 40 mile is two loops with drop bag access at mile 20.

An annual eight hour timed trail event on a 5.5 mile loop at Little Bennett Park in Clarksburg, MD with mostly single-track trails.

A chip timed 5k at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 13, 2027, following a cross country route through vineyards. Registration includes a T shirt, collapsible wine glass, finisher medal and a pour of wine; minors receive a discounted packet..