Trail Running calendar near Germantown 2026-2027

A *5K* trail race at Agricultural History Farm Park on June 28 as part of the MCRRC low-key series. Free for MCRRC members with a 2026 bib and chip; non-members pay $22 (18+) or $11.60 (under 18).

A free 5K fun run on July 4, 2026 organized by Great Falls TrailBlazers. The loop course goes through the woods, meets at the Great Falls Library, is open to all ages and is pet friendly.

A themed Forrest Gump fun run at Lakeside Loop in New Town Village, Owings Mills, offering a full 4.4-mile loop or a 1-mile out-and-back option. The event is free and participants are encouraged to wear the red hat, yellow top and red short..

Rock the Heat offers scenic 5 km and 10 km races on July 11, 2026, through Rock Creek Regional Park with multiple virtual options and a medal donation initiative for Medals4Mettle.

A 5K and 10K held at Nottoway Park in Vienna on July 11, 2026, with in-person and virtual entry options; published registration fees vary by entry date and include mandatory charges.

A summer trail race at Gunpowder State Park listed as 7 miles, with water crossings that move between Harford and Baltimore counties. The course includes rolling hills, faster sections and occasional mud, and field size is limited to 100 ru..

An indoor 3k obstacle course at New Holland Arena with over 25 obstacles and a three-band scoring system. The event is a USA OCR Team Qualifier, uses chip timing, and offers a $4,000 prize purse for Elite competitors.

A roughly 50 km trail ultramarathon on the southern Massanutten range with about 5,700 feet of elevation gain, six aid stations, and a post run gathering at the Route 211 commuter parking lot. Entry is limited to 75 runners.

Experience the West Side Quarry trail race along the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg. This 10k course features a steady climb and rolling hills with 426 feet of elevation gain for a dynamic running experience.

A six-hour endurance run at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, offered as solo or three-person relays on an approx. 4.25-mile shaded loop. The event donates a portion of entry fees to the Semper Fi Fund and provides a bucket hat and a registra..

A vineyard run in Purcellville on July 25, 2026 offering 5k and 10k routes plus virtual entries with medal and shirt options. Registration fees vary by distance and registration date.

Trail running at Button Farm in Germantown, MD over twisty single track with stream crossings, log ramps, and farm fields. Options include a 5K and an about 10K course with aid stations, post race food, and optional medals.

A 5K and half marathon run along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown Washington DC on July 25, 2026. Walkers are welcome and virtual entries are available with medal and shirt options.

A July trail event at Locust Shade Park in Triangle, VA offering 5K and 10K distances plus multiple virtual options. The courses run on shaded, scenic trails and walkers are welcome.

A four-event summer trail series in Lancaster County that is not a race. Participants choose their distance on local trails and return to a Common tent for breakfast, hydration, and social time.

Run through the wooded singletrack trails and streams of Little Bennett Regional Park in Maryland. Enjoy a community atmosphere with professional timing, post race breakfast burritos, and distances for different experience levels.

Trail 5K, 10K and a half-mile kids run at Miller Plant Farm in York, PA, on mixed farm and wooded surfaces; overall and age-group prizes, produce samplers for 5K/10K entrants, and 100% of proceeds benefit the WellSpan York Cancer Patient He..

Trail races of 5K and 3K at Codorus State Park Marina organized by Delone Catholic High School's cross country team; early registration includes a T-shirt and goodie bag and proceeds support several local funds.

An 8K cross-country race at Anne Arundel Community College on August 2, 2026, part of the Annapolis Striders Championship and Maryland/DC RRCA Grand Prix Series, with pre-registration fees and race day registration available.

A half marathon and a 50K on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, VA on August 8, 2026. Mostly flat rails to trails courses with time limits, finisher medals, apparel options and postrace food including free MooThru ice crea..