Trail Running calendar near Halfway 2026-2027

The Gunpowder Keg Ultra features 25K and 50K trail races on a scenic 15.5-mile loop in Gunpowder State Park. Runners can even change their target distance mid race. The affordable entry supports the park and club, with optional commemorativ..

Run through the scenic vineyards of Barrel Oak Winery on a challenging cross-country course with hills and gravel paths. Runners receive a finisher's medal, tech shirt, and a glass of wine, with proceeds supporting veterans. A virtual optio..

This trail run takes place on the scenic singletrack at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, VA. Choose from a 5.1 or 10-mile course with rolling terrain and lake views. The event includes post-race food, a free kids race, and optional child care.

Experience a scenic 5K cross country race through the hop yards and vineyards of Red Shedman Brewery. Finishers enjoy a complimentary beverage at this unique farmhouse event in Mount Airy.

Run 100 flat miles on the scenic C&O Canal. This April event starts and finishes at Camp Manidokan and is a Western States qualifier. Finishers get a belt buckle and enjoy a post-race meal.

Run a scenic loop course on the light gravel trails of Third Winchester Battlefield. Choose from 5k, 10k, or half marathon distances, with chip timing, medals, and shirts for all participants. Points count towards annual series, and walkers..

Event Overview The On the Dam Trail: Quemahoning Relay Race takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026. It features several race options: a 50K solo, a 50K 4-person relay, a 30K solo (one lap), and a 10K. The 50K solo and 4-person relay, as we..

Experience a unique trail race through an active rock quarry at the Luck Stone Leesburg Plant. This 5K event supports environmental preservation and features family activities and awards for all ages.

An annual 5K at Marymount University on April 25, 2026, run on the Bluemont and Custis Trails with a post-race gathering, a virtual option, chip timing, and guaranteed shirts for early registrants.

Run a scenic 5k around the Bluemont Station Brewery property in Virginia. The event welcomes both runners and walkers and offers in-person and virtual participation options.

A 5K trail run and walk on private property near Amissville, Virginia, benefiting the Chefs For Kids Foundation. The mostly dirt course has gentle hills; registration includes a race T-shirt, bib, and post-race refreshments.

A trail running event at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland, featuring timed lap challenges where each lap must finish in under an hour and also offering a marathon and 25K.

Trail runners take on the scenic and challenging courses of Fountainhead Regional Park. Distances include a half marathon and a 10K, featuring the Bull Run Occoquan Trail and notable hills. The event also hosts the Collegiate Running Associ..

Take on a technical, figure-eight trail run starting and finishing at Greenwood Furnace State Park. Choose between the half marathon or the 12K distance. The course loops around a central fire tower.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series is a four-week trail run event on Wednesday evenings in May. Runners can tackle a scenic 10 km course in the Pickall Area of Patapsco Valley State Park. It’s a grassroots series designed to bring the local running..

A multi distance trail event in Waterford VA on May 9, 2026 that runs through historic village streets, vineyards, trails and unpaved roads. Proceeds support the Waterford Foundation and 5K and 10K finishers receive a shirt and medal.

Experience the beauty of the Gunpowder Watershed in Parkville Maryland with a choice of trail distances. Support local land conservation while enjoying single track trails and family friendly activities.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.

A demanding 100-mile trail ultra through the rocky Massanutten Mountains, featuring over 18,000 feet of climbing. Known for its friendly aid stations and well-marked course, it takes place in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

Experience a fast and flat race along the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath in Potomac. With 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances available, walkers and runners of all kinds are welcome at Carderock Park.