Trail Running calendar near Columbia 2026-2027

The Elizabeth Furnace 50 km is a technical mountain trail race in the Massanutten range covering 30.5 miles and about 6,400 feet of ascent. Aid is limited with staffed stations near 10 and 22 miles so runners must carry personal supplies.

Test your limits in Lorton at this elite backyard marathon featuring dedicated day and night loops. With a limited field of 65 runners and a chef supported aid station, it is the perfect venue for a personal best.

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 50 mile trail race near Clifton, Virginia on April 4, 2027, run over forested, rolling terrain in spring. Entry opens October 1, 2026; the race has a 13-hour limit and a $125 entry fee.

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.

A trail event at Piney Run Park in Sykesville using a 5.25 mile loop for 50K, 25K, 5 mile and an 8 hour challenge. Aid stations, commemorative mug and ice bandana included; portions of proceeds support charity.

The Spring Hops will take place in Mount Airy on Sunday 18 April 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

C&O Canal 100 is a 100 mile ultramarathon along the C&O Canal towpath in Knoxville, MD on April 24, 2027. The course uses one approximately 40 mile loop and two approximately 30 mile loops with multiple aid stations and volunteer support.

A last person standing endurance race in York, PA where runners repeat hourly loops until one remains. Entries include a designated parking and crew area, an event shirt, and a certified distance card.

A trail running event at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland, featuring lap based 3, 6, and 10 hour Challenges and a conventionally timed marathon and 25K. Volunteers receive the same finishers' swag.

ChesLen Chase on 05/08/2027 in Coatesville PA features a 5K trail run and a 2-mile fun run-walk, youth categories, member discounts, and a post-race party with music, craft beer, food truck fare, and awards.

A morning **5K** held as part of the Fair Hill Scottish Games on May 15, 2027, in Elkton, MD, with on-field entries accepted, an entry fee that includes admission, and cash prizes plus trophies for top finishers.

Tough Mudder Philly on May 22, 2027 offers 5K and 15K obstacle runs plus an Infinity multi‑lap option and spectator access. The Plantation Field course features rolling hills, riverbed crossings, thick mud and a rural setting about an hour..

A 24 hour Backyard-format ultrarun near Lorton, Virginia using hourly 4.167 mile loops with a 100 mile limit. One central aid station beneath a horse pavilion supplies water, Gatorade and snacks while crews are allowed only at that station.