Trail Running calendar near Frederick 2025-2026

The Dead of Summer 6K is an annual cross-country race held in Jeffersonton, Virginia, starting and finishing at Death Ridge Brewery. The 6K course features a mix of close-cut grass, rough trail, and well-groomed paths through the Verdun Adventure Bound property, including wooded areas, ponds, and st..

The Leopold's Preserve 10k is a trail running event held at Leopold’s Preserve, a 380-acre nature conservancy in Haymarket, Virginia. The course features mostly flat, dirt paths with some roots, offering a scenic and natural running experience. The 10k route is an out-and-back course with a detour o..

The Sweet Air Trail Race, organized by the Baltimore Road Runners Club, is a challenging trail run held at Gunpowder State Park in Sweet Air, Maryland. The course spans approximately 8 miles, featuring rolling hills, fast sections, water crossings, and occasional mud, providing a varied and adventur..

The Endless Summer 6-Hour Run, held annually at Greenbury Point Nature Center in Annapolis, MD, is a timed endurance event featuring solo and relay (3-person teams) categories. Participants run a 2.5-mile loop course that includes a scenic stretch onto Possum Point, offering views of the Chesapeake..

The 868 Estate Vineyards 10k and 5k is a scenic cross-country race held at 868 Estate Vineyards. Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k course around the vineyard property, featuring hills and beautiful views. The event includes a finisher medal, technical event shirt, and a glass of wine.Point..

The Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run at Schaeffer Farms in Germantown, MD, is a trail running event featuring 5K and 10K distances. Held at the scenic Button Farm Living History Center, the course offers a mix of flowy, fast, and fun trails with twisty single-track paths, stream crossings, log ramps, some h..

The Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run at Little Bennett Regional Park in Clarksburg, MD, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience on August 2, 2025. Set in a 3,600-acre park with over 20 miles of trails, the event features 5K (3.7 miles) and 10K (6.2 miles) races along twisty single-track hik..

The Farm Fresh 5K & Kids Fun Run is an annual running event held at Miller Plant Farm, a working Century Farm located in York, Pennsylvania. The race features a rugged, all-terrain 5K course that includes paved and stone surfaces, grassy farm areas, and wooded trails, offering scenic views of the Le..

The Third Winchester Battlefield Half, held on August 9, offers scenic trail routes through the historic battlefield. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k race, with the half marathon consisting of three loops on a light gravel dirt path. The event features chip-timed results, fi..

The MD Heat Trail Race, held in Elkridge, Maryland at the Patapsco Pickall Area, offers challenging trail running distances of 25K and 50K. The course features rolling single-track trails with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain, two river crossings, and a mix of technical rocky sections and runnable..

The Slopeside Slumber Party is a unique nighttime running event held at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, PA. Participants tackle a challenging ~1.5-mile loop featuring 600 feet of elevation gain, including a steep climb to York County's highest point and a thrilling, fully lit descent. The co..

The Miner's Lady 8-Hour is an endurance running event held in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Shenandoah River. Participants run a challenging 10K loop featuring 850 feet of elevation gain, primarily on single-track trails that pass waterfalls and creek crossing..

The Inferno 10k is a challenging trail running event held at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont, Virginia. The course features rugged forest terrain with steep inclines, descents, and technical sections including tree roots and rocks. The 10k race consists of two loops of a winding trail behind the brewe..

The Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run is a trail running event held in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, featuring 5K and 10K race distances. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, the event offers participants a chance to run through scenic trails in a natural setting. While specific course details and atmosph..

The Knight Ruck at Gov. Dick will take place in Mount Gretna on Friday 12 September 2025. You can run between 4 and 8 miles.

The Vineyard Vista 10k and 5k is a scenic running event held at Muse Vineyards in Woodstock, VA. Participants can enjoy a course that combines cross-country around vineyards, paved road sections, and trail segments through Seven Bends State Park. The event benefits Friends of Seven Bends State Park..

Trails 4 Tails in Hanover, PA, is a trail running event held at scenic Codorus State Park, featuring a 5.72-mile loop course around Lake Marburg with single track trails and shoreline views. The event offers three race options: a 40 Mile Ultra (7 loops, ~4,200' elevation gain), a 40 Mile Relay (team..

The 13th annual Blood, Sweat & Tears Run in Mount Gretna, PA, promises to be an exciting event featuring three scenic courses along the Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails. This timed event ensures safety with police support and volunteers. Participants can look forward to post-run festivities, including..

The VHTRC Women's Half Marathon will take place in Fairfax Station on Saturday 13 September 2025. You can run between 7 and 13 miles.

The 12 Hour Adventure Trail Run takes place at Prince William Forest Park near Triangle, Virginia. This challenging event features a 6.5-mile figure-eight loop course on 100% trail terrain, including single track and fire roads, with approximately 650 feet of elevation gain per loop. The course offe..