Trail Running calendar near Germantown 2026-2027

A trail 5K in Gettysburg on August 15, 2026, with a race shirt option for early registrants and an event bottle opener medal. Brewfest options and tours of the Daniel Lady Farm House and Barn are available the same day.

In-person 5K and 10K races run along the Bull Run Occoquan Trail at Bull Run Marina in Clifton, VA on August 15, 2026; virtual entries are available with different medal and shirt options and fees vary by registration period.

A three hour looped trail event at Roundtop Mountain Resort featuring a roughly 1.5 mile loop with 600 feet of climb, a steep lit descent, and separate kids and main races with limited entries and weekend tent camping.

A relaxed practice run at Fountainhead Regional Park offering multiple distances up to 13.1 miles on August 2 and August 15, 2026. Entry is open but limited to 60 participants and runners are responsible for their own medical needs.

A 7K trail race at The Woodstock Equestrian Center in Dickerson, Maryland, presented as part of MCRRC's low key series for members. Non member registration has a $20 fee and runs from February 10, 2026 to August 16, 2026.

A four mile out-and-back run on the NCR Trail from the Paper Mill parking lot in Cockeysville on August 19. The event is part of the Baltimore Road Runners Club Grand Prix Series and is scheduled as a weekday evening club run.

A memorial 5K trail run at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD, with a 5K, 1-mile walk, kids dash, team entries, and an In Spirit donation option. Proceeds support a scholarship fund and a post-race festival offers food an..

A community trail series meeting one Saturday each month through the summer, with three mornings and a sunset closing. Participants pick their own distance and return to a shared tent for breakfast, drinks, and company.

A community running event at Leopold’s Preserve in Broad Run, VA on August 23, 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km races plus virtual options with medal and shirt choices; part of the Sippin Series with the Farm Brewery at Broad Run.

Experience an engaging 8 mile trail race through the winding singletrack of Fredericksburg. Navigate rolling hills and punchy climbs in this focused event supported by the local running community.

A self-timed 5 miles on a packed rail trail in Darlington, Maryland, held as part of the Harford County Running Club Dog Days of Summer Series. The course is stroller friendly with parking at Fisherman's Log and free registration.

A trail run at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont, VA on August 29, 2026, with on-site 5K and 10K courses over rugged, hilly terrain plus several virtual entry options and tiered registration fees.

A family friendly 5K mud run at Budds Creek Motocross Park on August 29, 2026, featuring obstacles, mud pits, slides, a Pre Party and an After Party with music and food. Standard and VIP registration options are available.

A community trail festival at Furnace Run Park in Shippensburg on August 29, 2026, featuring a one loop 5 kilometer race and a 1 mile event with chip timing and varied trail surfaces. Proceeds benefit Friends of Shippensburg Community Parks..

A 3.8 mile running event at Pen Mar Park that climbs about 1.8 miles to High Rock Overlook and returns to the park. Registered finishers receive an official High Rock Mountain t-shirt and there are early and race day fee options.

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.

A self-timed loop-trail event in Havre de Grace on 08/30/2026 with a listed distance of 3 miles. Runners have 90 minutes to complete as many loops as they like; parking is at Steppingstone Farm Museum.

Opening Night on September 4, 2026 at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA presents late-afternoon cross country races on a spectator-friendly course with music and food, plus team pricing caps for school squads.

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 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.