Trail Running calendar near Gaithersburg 2026-2027

Get muddy and fast at MCRRC XC on the Farm, a fun 5k cross country at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood on June 28, 2026. Open to all ages with affordable registration and a relaxed club atmosphere.

Take on the Sweet Air Trail Race at Gunpowder State Park on July 12, 2026, a scenic out and back with rolling hills, faster stretches, water crossings and a bit of mud. Limited to 100 runners, entry is free and donations are welcome.

Annapolis Striders unites runners in Annapolis, MD with road and trail races from 1 mile to ultramarathon and training programs for beginners to marathoners. Enjoy community races and a lively event calendar year round.

Run through rolling vines at 868 Estate Vineyards in Hillsboro with a scenic but hilly 5k or 10k course that tests and rewards. Finishers get a medal, tech shirt and a glass of vineyard wine, and a virtual option is available.

Run scenic, moderately technical trails at Schaeffer Farms in Germantown, starting and finishing at the Button Farm Living History Center. Choose a 5K or 10K for a rooty, stream crossing adventure while supporting local charities.

Run the Vineyards at Bohemia Manor Farm offers scenic 5K and 8K courses through vineyards, waterfront and wooded trails, chip timed with live results. Finish with refreshments, a souvenir wine glass and an after party on the river.

Pick a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on scenic gravel trail loops with chip timing, a finisher medal and a technical shirt. Run in person or virtually, earn series points and support Operation Enduring Warrior.

Run rugged single track and river crossings at MD Heat Trail Race in Patapsco Pickall, Elkridge MD. Choose 25K or 50K and expect big climbs, technical rock sections, helpful aid stations and a finish with food and beer.

Enjoy a scenic trail 5k or 10k through Leopold's Preserve in Broad Run, Virginia on Aug 23, 2026, with chip timing, medals and a tech shirt. Walkers and virtual participants are welcome and races earn points toward year long series.

Hit the forest trails at Dirt Farm Brewing on August 29, 2026 for the Inferno 5k and 10k. Tackle a scenic, technical loop, earn a finisher medal and a Dri FIT shirt, and toast with a glass of Dirt Farm beer. Virtual option available.

Join the Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run in scenic Seven Valleys, PA on September 12, 2026 for a fun 5K or 10K through rolling trails and forest scenery. Volunteers welcome to help keep this community event running strong.

Run through Creekside Farm on scenic dirt trails along the Rappahannock River with 5K and 8K options, chip timing and awards. Celebrate after with live music, craft beer, a free pint for entrants 21 plus and food trucks.

Choose from a 25K, 40 Mile or 40 Mile relay on scenic mixed terrain at Codorus State Park, featuring lakeshore singletrack, open fields and historic sites. Enjoy a fully stocked aid station, race day picnic and finisher awards.

Join the Howlin' Coyote Canicross Trail Race in King George VA for a scenic, dog friendly trail run that benefits Friends of Caledon State Park. Enjoy varied terrain, reusable speedCups and the chance to race with your leashed pup.

Join the Kettle Cooker Five & Dime at Glenroy Preserve for scenic loop trails with 5 mile, 10 mile and 25K options over hills, creeks and rocky terrain. Chip timing, aid stations, a soft tee and post race beer make it a great day.

Scenic trail running at Milkhouse Brewery in Mount Airy with a 5 Mile race and 4 Hour and 8 Hour ultra challenges. Presented by the Frederick Steeplechasers to honor Rick O'Donnell and raise funds for local scholarships.

Experience scenic, historic trails of Patapsco Valley State Park with the 50K and 25K on Oct 24, 2026, offering in person and virtual options. Finishers earn special swag including a hand thrown mug for 50K completers.

Halloween Horror 5k & 10k returns to Conway Robinson State Forest Park in Gainesville, VA, offering a forest trail race with a Halloween theme. The event features 5k and 10k distances, with the 10k being two laps of the 5k course. The loop..

Fire on the Mountain is a scenic trail race in Green Ridge State Forest near Little Orleans, Maryland, on November 1, 2026. Choose a bold 50K or rugged 25K on technical trails and forest roads with aid stations and finisher perks.

Run Schaeffer Farms singletrack in Germantown on Saturday, November 7, 2026 with half marathon, 10K and 5K options. In person and virtual entries welcome; proceeds support Interfaith Works for a fun, challenging trail day.