Trail Running calendar near Frederick 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.

A clockwise 71-mile circuit of the orange-blazed Massanutten Trail around Fort Valley, VA, with 13,500 ft of elevation change, scheduled aid stations, strict qualifications and enforced cut-offs; GPX and aid charts are provided.

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.

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.

Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk is the second annual 3.1 miles run, walk, and virtual event at Cacapon State Park on September 12, 2026. The wooded cross country course passes the upper lake and ends with awards and a free pup swim.

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.

Trail ultramarathons at Seven Bends State Park run on a roughly 10 mile mixed terrain loop, with distances from 10 miles to 100 miles plus a Last Man Standing Ruck. Cutoffs apply and specified pacer and aid station rules govern the event.

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 is an annual event at Sherando Park with a mixed-surface four mile trail race, an untimed one mile fun run on the paved path, and a new mountain bike time trial. Proceeds support the I'm Just Me Movement.

A community 5K on September 26, 2026 that raises funds for cancer research and support, followed by an after party hosted by Independent Brewing. The event features race day raffles, a ghost runner option, and memorial recognition.

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.

A 110 miles trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with 22,300 feet of climbing and a 48 hours limit. The reverse MMT route uses rugged singletrack, includes two climbs of Waterfall, and requires crew support for the second half.

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 in Sterling, VA on October 3, 2026. Part of the Run Your PRCS Parks timed series, it offers in-person and several virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.