Germantown
Trail Running Calendar near Germantown 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Germantown for 2026-2027! We've gathered 67 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 races at Mount Vernon District Park offering 5K (two laps), 10K (four laps) and virtual options on September 6, 2026 in Alexandria, VA.
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.
Trail 5 km and 10 km races at Burke Lake Park on September 7, 2026, with virtual entry options and walkers welcome.
Scenic Georgetown running event on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path offering a half marathon and a 5K plus virtual options; walkers welcome.
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.
In-person 5K and half marathon along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Georgetown on September 20, 2026, with virtual options and walkers welcome.
Trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station on September 20, 2026 with in-person and virtual entry options; walkers welcome.
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 5K and half marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown on September 27, 2026, with in-person and virtual entry options.
October 2026
Trail races at Burke Lake Park on October 3, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon, plus virtual entry options; walkers are welcome.
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.