Trail Running calendar near Little Orleans 2026-2027

A trail run and walk through historic Waterford VA on May 9, 2026 featuring 5K, 10K, a kids mile fun run and virtual options, with shirts, medals and awards for top finishers.

A 100 mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten Mountains near Fort Valley, Virginia, featuring rocky terrain, short rugged climbs with more than 18,000 feet of ascent and a 36 hour cutoff.

A towpath race at Carderock Park in Potomac, MD on May 16, 2026, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances; courses are described as fast and flat, walkers are welcome, and virtual entry options include medal and shirt choices.

Two days of fundraising hikes in May 2026 offer 5K and 10K canal routes plus 10 and 20 mile Appalachian Trail challenges, with trail support, fundraising matches, and proceeds benefiting Micah’s Backpack and the Refugee Welcome Network.

A two-part fundraising hike in May with Challenge options on the Appalachian Trail and 5K/10K hikes on the C&O Canal, supporting Micah’s Backpack and the Refugee Welcome Network; individual fundraising is matched 2-to-1.

An evening 5 km and 10 km run through the historic Manassas National Battlefield with start and finish at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA. In-person and virtual entry options are available.

Follow the historic path of the 1889 Johnstown Flood on a hybrid road and rail trail course. Runners can choose between three distances and experience the historic Staple Bend Tunnel before finishing at the Old Stone Bridge.

A 5K run and walk beside the Cacapon River during Wardensville Spring Fest, supporting the Junior Crew program at Farms Work Wonders with age-division awards and same-day registration available.

A 12 hour ultramarathon at Spring Meadows Park in Boiling Springs, PA, run on a 1.4192 mile lightly rolling dirt and crushed rock loop. Solo and team entries count toward buckles and hoodies based on cumulative laps.

A 3 km downhill run at Seneca Rocks during the Fourest Festival. The mostly gravel course follows Roy Gap Road between quartzite ridges and crosses the Potomac River, starting at Fourth Moon Camp and finishing at the Seneca Rocks Discovery..

A 31.9-mile trail 50K at Cowans Gap State Park on May 24, 2026, with about 5,800 feet of climb on the Tuscarora Trail. Entry is limited to 75 and requires prior ultramarathon experience.

A backyard ultra in Knoxville, Maryland where runners complete a 4.167 mile yard each hour until only one finishes. The event includes a 1-mile option, offers prize money for top finishers, and serves as a Backyard Ultra qualifier.

Trail run and walk on May 30, 2026 at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue in Mt. Airy, MD featuring 1 mile and 5K courses across forest trails and open pasture with draft horses on the farm.

A loop race at Sky Meadows State Park on May 31, 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km in-person distances plus virtual entry options, with a scenic course around Turners Pond featuring fields and streams.

A measured 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains near Fort Valley, Virginia, featuring 14 significant climbs and mixed terrain. Runners have 24 hours to earn the silver buckle and 28 hours to finish.

A longstanding five-mile memorial run on the C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, MD, held June 6, 2026, with regular and student entries, chip timing, technical T-shirts, and awards for podium finishers.

A community trail event at Opossum Lake Park offering a 6 mile obstacle course, a 4 mile run, and a 4 mile walk on mixed terrain, with chip timing, age-group awards, and proceeds benefiting the Friends of Opossum Lake Conservancy.

Trail races in Colonel Denning State Park and Tuscarora State Forest offering a 15K with about 2,700 feet elevation and a 25K with over 4,000 feet. Aid stations are on course and entries are limited to 120 participants.

Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle PA on June 13, 2026 features point to point trail races along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, with 70.5 mile and 50K individual and relay options and published entry limits.

A community fundraising event in Ebensburg on June 13, 2026 featuring a 5K run/walk, a 5K Pump & Run with bench press scoring, a 150-yard kids run, and a virtual shirt option, with all proceeds to local organizations.