Trail Running calendar near Elkridge 2026-2027

An out-and-back 3.8 mile run at Pen Mar Park with about 1.8 miles of ascent to High Rock Overlook. Held August 30, 2026, with registration deadlines and a higher fee on race day.

Experience a cross country race through Nottoway Park followed by a community picnic. This event features a three mile course and a kids fun run to celebrate the end of the summer season.

Opening Night 2026 at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA opens the cross country season with races for middle and high school divisions, a spectator friendly course, music and food. Course updates and awards info will be announced in May 2026.

A 10 mile trail race in Fredericksburg, VA that follows the Rappahannock River, moves through rolling hills, and finishes with a sustained climb. Top three men and top three women receive gift certificates.

A half marathon and a 10K at Lums Pond State Park on 09/06/2026 using Little Jersey and Swamp Forest trails. Routes include single track and wider trails and have a relatively flat elevation profile.

Experience the 15th annual Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run in Seven Valleys. Choose between the 5K or 10K courses and explore the natural landscapes preserved by the Farm and Natural Lands Trust.

Run a scenic off road trail through a 1000 acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a post race celebration at the brewery with live music craft beer and a souvenir pint glass.

Trails 4 Tails at Codorus State Park offers a 40 mile ultra, a team relay and a 25K on a looped trail course that mixes pavement, fields, singletrack and shoreline, with aid stations, camping and a race day picnic nearby.

The Final Countdown Tribute at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg WV uses a 1.33 mile loop where allowed lap time shortens each circuit, eliminating runners until one remains.

Three trail distances near Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA, featuring rocky single track, ridgelines, and multiple aid stations with varied nutrition options. Courses use trails in the northern Michaux State Forest.

Knight Ruck at Gov. Dick on September 25, 2026 offers 8 mile and 4 mile ruck march options with adult and junior weight rules, prizes for weighted participants, and proceeds shared between the Knights of the Kingdom and Gov. Dick.

An in-person event on September 26, 2026 in Brunswick, MD featuring a trail-based 5K and timed 3-hour and 6-hour challenges on a 5 mile loop. Proceeds support Brunswick High School Track and Field equipment.

Trails 4 Miles at Sherando Park on September 26, 2026 features a mixed-surface four-mile trail race, an untimed one-mile out-and-back on a paved path, and a new 5.3 mile mountain bike time trial, with proceeds to the I’m Just Me Movement.

Cancer Warrior 5K on September 26, 2026 is a community running event supporting cancer research. The day includes an after party at Independent Brewing, raffle items from local sponsors, and a ghost runner option for remote participants.

Experience the oldest trail race in the county with 10 miles of rocky terrain, steep hills, and river views. This historic event offers a technical point to point course through the scenic landscapes of Eastern Pennsylvania.

An annual community 5K run and walk at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland on September 27, 2026, organized by MD District 15 Democratic Caucus. Offers adult and youth entries plus a free youth option with an accompanying ad..

Experience the full reservoir trail system on this thirteen mile course in Fredericksburg. Runners navigate flowing singletrack and five distinct climbs totaling over nine hundred feet of elevation gain through scenic wooded terrain.

Trail canicross races at Caledon State Park offer two distances, allow leashed dogs, and provide a reusable speedCup; entry fees support Friends of Caledon State Park.

A 12 hour trail run at Prince William Forest Park featuring a 6.5 mile figure eight loop on single track and fire road, two aid stations, and options for solo or two person relay teams.

A trail 5K at Claude Moore Park on October 3, 2026, featuring forest and leaf-covered trails, part of the Run Your PRCS Parks timed series, with in-person and multiple virtual entry options.