Germantown
Trail Running Calendar near Germantown 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Germantown for 2026-2027! We've gathered 69 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 3 mile cross country race through Nottoway Park in Vienna, VA on 08/30/2026 with a kids dash and a club picnic that includes food and drinks. Registration is free for members and $10 for nonmembers.
September 2026
A 10K road race and a 5K road/trail combo at the Shrine of St Anthony in Clarksville, MD on Sept. 5, 2026. Both USATF certified with chip timing, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, music and family activities.
Trail 5 km and 10 km races at Mount Vernon District Park with chip timing, medals, technical shirts, virtual option, and series points for year-long and summer competitions.
A multi-distance event at Carderock Recreation Area on September 6, 2026, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and virtual options on a fast, flat course.
Scenic chip-timed 5k and 10k around Burke Lake Park with medals and shirts, series points, a virtual option, and proceeds benefiting the Lilly and Blair Foundation.
Scenic 5k and half marathon along the C O Canal path in Georgetown with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt and a virtual option.
A women only trail event at Fountainhead Regional Park offering a half marathon and a 10k plus on September 12, 2026. Registration runs June 8 to September 1 and two training runs are scheduled in August.
A half marathon and 5k on the C&O Canal in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse with chip timing, medals, a virtual option, and series points.
Scenic 5 km and 10 km at Burke Lake Park on September 20 with chip timing, tech shirt, medal, virtual option, and proceeds benefiting Operation Turbo.
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.
Run On The Rocks in Point Of Rocks, MD on September 26, 2026 features 10 mile, half marathon and 20 mile events. The race is chip timed and includes participant shirts, finisher medals and age group awards.
A chip-timed half marathon and 5K along the C&O Canal in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse, with medals, technical shirts, a virtual option, and proceeds benefiting Team RWB DC.
October 2026
Trail 5K, 10K and half marathon at Burke Lake Park on October 3 with chip timing, finisher medal, water stations and a virtual race option.
A community charity race in Gaithersburg on October 3, 2026, featuring cross-country 10K and 5K, a paved 1-mile accessible fun run, and a kids Trike-A-Thon. Proceeds support Comfort Cases and Covenant Life School and include a post-race backpack-pack..
A trail 5K at Claude Moore Park in Sterling, VA on October 3, 2026, with in-person and virtual entry options and timed-series placement.
A run crew led event in Washington, DC offering 5K, 19K and 19 mile routes that use both road and trail sections across the city.
A 5K at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens on Oct 4, 2026 supporting Breast Cancer Awareness, with t-shirts, medals, and a mixed grass and trail course.
Experience a unique trail event at Milkhouse Brewery in Mount Airy featuring a 5 mile race and timed ultra challenges. Complete as many loops as possible over four or eight hours on this scenic farm course.
A community trail event on October 11, 2026 at Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Darnestown, MD offering a 5K trail run and a 1 mile walk. The event raises funds and awareness for addiction prevention, education, and support.