Trail Running calendar near Leonardtown 2026-2027

Experience a unique trail run through 1600 acres of former prison grounds at Laurel Hill Park. Choose between 5.4 or 10 mile distances on scenic singletrack featuring historic guard towers and open meadows.

Run or walk the trails at Pohick Bay Regional Park on October 4, 2026, with in-person 5K and 10K options plus several virtual entry choices and tiered registration fees.

A Halloween themed 4 mile trail run and hike at York River State Park on October 10, 2026. The new trail features single track, river views and rolling hills, with finisher medals for all and a two hour time limit.

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.

Participate in a 10 km run through the scenic Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds. This low key event offers a straightforward racing experience for both club members and the general public in a natural park setting.

An in-person 5 km and 10 km event at Bluemont Park in Arlington on October 17, 2026, with flat courses and walker-friendly access. Virtual entries are available with several medal and shirt options.

Experience the scenic singletrack trails of Lake Fairfax Park with 5 mile and 10 mile race options. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race breakfast and a dedicated program for children.

Community trail event at Camp Barnes in Frankford, Delaware offering 6.2 and 3.1 mile runs, 1 to 3 mile family walks, and a Kiddie Color Run. Post race lunch and live bluegrass music support Mariners Bethel youth ministries.

Trail races of 50k and 25k take place in Patapsco Valley State Park on October 24, 2026 with in-person and virtual options. All entrants receive event apparel and a finishers award, and virtual runners have Oct 24 to Nov 24 to complete thei..

A 24 hour loop endurance race in Williamsburg, VA on October 24, 2026, run on a USATF certified 2.215 mile crushed gravel course. Individual and team mileage are tracked, awards are given for multiple distances, and proceeds support The Arc..

A marked trail competition in Prince William Forest Park offering a 25 km one loop and a 50 km two loop option with on course aid stations. Entry opens September 15, 2026 and the field is limited to 110 runners.

Trail races at Conway Robinson State Forest on October 25, 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km trail distances plus virtual options with medal and shirt choices; walkers are welcome.

Scenic 5K through vineyard and farm at Rocklands Farm Winery with chip timing, age group awards, and a post-race wine tasting with live music. Walkers and children are welcome and a one hour course time limit applies.

A scenic 5K along the Virginia Capital Trail in Rocketts Landing, Richmond, on October 31, 2026. The event offers an in person 5K plus virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.

Experience a mix of twisty singletrack and open farm field running in Germantown. This late autumn trail event offers three distances and a festive post race atmosphere at the historic Button Farm.

Experience a 50 mile trail race through the scenic Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Maryland. This event features forested single track terrain and small stream crossings for dedicated distance runners.

Trail and virtual runs at Valor Ranch in King George VA featuring timed 10K and 5K events, a 10K ruck, a 1 mile fun run, and 100 percent of proceeds supporting Valor Ranch charitable programs.

A fall trail event at Trap Pond State Park featuring a 4.5 mile loop on the Bob Trail and a 2 mile walk. Participant fees support Legacy Academy.

Trail races at Rosaryville State Park in Upper Marlboro offer 20K and 50K on a 9.5 mile single track with wooded scenery, aid stations, a nearby drop bag area, and participant limits and time cutoffs.

Trail races at Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, VA offer two loop options, 5.2 miles or 9.5 miles. The course follows hiking trails, dirt roads and fields along Bull Run and includes designated spectator areas and park facilities.