Trail Running calendar near Mechanicsville 2026-2027

Trail event at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland offering marathon, 25K and timed 3 hour, 6 hour and 10 hour challenges on five mile laps with on course aid options.

A timed trail event at the Pocomoke YMCA that runs from sunrise to sunset, where runners complete 3.3 mile laps across mostly single track trail for about 13 hours and 41 minutes. Aid, YMCA facilities, rest areas, and awards are provided.

A community 5K and 10K in Rock Creek Park on May 2, 2026, organized by Rock Creek Conservancy. The event blends trail and road running with guided tours, awards, and activities while supporting park restoration and future improvements.

A trail run on May 2, 2026 at 10709 Gunston Rd in Lorton offering a Fun Run, 5K, 10K and virtual options. Proceeds support no-cost enrichment programs at Gunston Elementary School.

Trail half marathon and an about 11K course at Fountainhead Regional Park near Washington DC, featuring rocky, rooty singletrack, stream crossings, notable elevation, and multiple aid stations with water and Gatorade.

The 10th annual cross country style event at Spencerville Adventist Academy features a 5K, 1 Mile, and a kids 1K. Participants receive a T shirt and finisher medal, with awards for class standings, age groups and best costume.

A fundraising 5K run/walk through My Lady's Manor in Monkton, Maryland, supporting The Harford Land Trust and The Manor Conservancy. Includes awards by overall and age groups and a post race happy hour with finger foods.

A four-date series of 10K trail runs in the Pickall Area of Patapsco Valley State Park from May 6 to May 27, 2026, with running time results and options to enter single dates or the full series.

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 trail event at Cromwell Valley Park on May 9, 2026 offering 25k, 12.5k and a family 5k with mostly single track trails and mile marker activities for kids. Proceeds support local conservation groups.

A Mother's Day 5k and 10k in Silver Spring, Maryland, held by Swift Running with a course that passes through Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park. The event offers in person and virtual entries with tiered registration fees.

A four-date series of 10K trail runs in the Pickall Area of Patapsco Valley State Park from May 6 to May 27, 2026, with running time results and options to enter single dates or the full series.

Three trail races in Richmond across Belle Isle and the James River waterfront: a chip timed 5K, a 10K through riverfront trails, and a 13.1 mile urban single track half marathon with riverbank terrain and skyline views.

Dash Through the Dirt on May 16, 2026 at Carderock Park in Potomac, MD offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options on courses described as fast and flat; walkers are welcome.

Run for a cause on the scenic Virginia Capital Trail at the Motion for Justice 5K. This flat, paved course offers views of the James River and includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a tech shirt. Awards recognize top overall and age gr..

Test your resilience in this 24 hour endurance challenge in Annapolis. Set your own mileage goals to honor military heroes while enjoying provided meals and a community trail running environment.

A trail-focused, approximately 10 km scramble along the James River with roots, gravel and low-hanging branches. Self-serve cup-less water stops require personal hydration; wave starts are used and prizes go to the top three overall finishe..

A roughly 13.1 mile trail half marathon along the James River in Richmond, featuring single track, bridges and riverbank scenery. Wave starts control trail volume; entries include a finisher shirt and chip-timed bib.

A four-date series of 10K trail runs in the Pickall Area of Patapsco Valley State Park from May 6 to May 27, 2026, with running time results and options to enter single dates or the full series.

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.