Trail Running calendar near Ellicott City 2026-2027

Trail loop ultras in Triangle VA offering 100 mile, 100K and 50K courses on mostly single-track terrain with stocked aid stations and set cutoffs.

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 set of in-person and virtual runs on December 6, 2026 along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Washington DC with 5K, half marathon, and marathon distances.

Eight hour trail endurance race at Terrapin Nature Park where each 2.8 mile lap fills a participant stocking with surprises and top finishers earn awards.

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.

Trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake Park on December 24, 2026, with virtual options available and walkers 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 5K and half marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown on January 17, 2027, with in person and virtual options and walkers welcome.

In-person 5K, 10K and half marathon at Carderock Recreation Area in Bethesda on January 23, 2027, with virtual options and series points.

Scenic 5K, 10K and half marathon along the Potomac in Potomac MD on February 13, 2027 with virtual options; park entrance fee not included and walkers are welcome.

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..

Club-based 10-mile competition at Howard Community College where runners score points for RRCA clubs, with awards by club and a 2h10m cutoff.

In-person 8k and 16k races along the Potomac River and C&O Canal path in Potomac, MD, with virtual options and post-race waterfall views.

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 women only trail endurance event in Triangle VA offering 25K and 50K courses with two loops, stocked aid stations, and a nine hour cutoff.

Half and full marathon in Georgetown on March 14, 2027 with a Boston qualifying full marathon along the C&O Canal and virtual participation options.