Trail Running calendar near Mount Airy 2025-2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the 21st Annual Catonsville High School XC Turkey Trot with a cross country style 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run in Catonsville, Maryland. Proceeds support the CHS cross country program.

Join the Giveback Community 5K on Saturday November 29, 2025 in Derwood MD for a friendly run or walk at Needwood Trail. Skip the entry fee and bring two nonperishable food items to support the Give Back Initiative and local families.

Devil Dog Ultras in Prince William Forest Park offers 50K, 100K and 100 mile trail loops on well marked single track and rolling fire roads. Expect staffed aid stations, limited bunkhouse beds and a lively winter ultrarunning weekend.

Run for Valor at Valor Ranch features trail 5K and 10K, a weighted 10K ruck and a one mile fun run across scenic pastures and woods. Timed races, finisher medals and an after race party with music, vendors and food make it a festive fundrai..

The Redman 9 mile trail race circles Redman Lake in York County on Saturday December 6, 2025, featuring scenic single track, about 1,200 feet of climbing and adventurous water tunnels. Enjoy a mid race aid station, post race snacks and fini..

Don an ugly sweater and join the Ugly Sweater XC 5K in Neffsville for a festive run and walk supporting the Manheim Township Cross Country Booster Club. Holiday music, hot chocolate, kids fun run and prizes add to the cheer.

Tackle scenic trails around Occoquan Reservoir at the Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run in Fountainhead Regional Park on Dec 7, 2025. Choose a 4.8 or 10.5 mile route, enjoy course support and post race food while supporting Homestretch.

Tame the Tower Trail Challenge on December 13 in Lebanon, PA invites runners to tackle scenic 5 mile or 10 mile trail courses and enjoy a festive community atmosphere. All proceeds support Clarence Schock Memorial Park with trail maintenanc..

Enjoy a scenic 13.1 mile run along the C&O Canal Towpath at the Founders Half Marathon in Potomac, part of the DCRR Snowball Series. Friendly on course support and post race snacks make this a welcoming community event.

Join the Anniversary Run 15K at Quiet Waters Park, a scenic trail race that wraps up the Annapolis Striders Championship Series. Finish at Sassafras Pavilion for awards, a lively community vibe, and volunteer opportunities.

Celebrate the season at the Holiday 4 Miler in mid December at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield. Run a scenic loop on paved and dirt trails along the CCT, with in person and virtual options.

Run or hike the Sierra Club Lancaster Polar Bear 5K on January 10 in Lancaster County Central Park, a chip timed winter trail with hills and possible mud or snow. Dogs on leash are welcome and finishers and top placers earn awards.

Run scenic trails at Leesylvania State Park on January 17, 2026 and support Food for Others with 5k and 10k distances. Enjoy a mixed trail and pavement course, in person or virtually, with finisher medal and tech shirt for early registrants..

Run the Mid Maryland Trail Festival at Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge, MD, a scenic 50K on wooded trails made up of six loops of about 5.18 miles each. Solo runners or teams up to six can tackle the full distance or share loops in a relay..

Run the Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon in King George VA on January 31, 2026. Flat, smooth former railroad bed, aid stations and a custom finisher medal while supporting local trail volunteers.

Run the Patriotic Pursuit in Williamsport Park with 5k, 10k and half marathon options along the scenic flat C&O Canal Trail by the river. Chip timing, tech shirts, finisher medals and a virtual option support Semper Fi & America's Fund.

Enjoy a scenic trail run along the Little and Middle Patuxent rivers in Columbia, Maryland. Choose from a half marathon, 10K or 5K on Jan 31 to Feb 1, 2026 at the Guilford Pratt Truss Bridge for a tame and rewarding trail experience.

Brave wooded trails at Prince William Forest Park on Feb 1, 2026 with distances from 5k to 50k, featuring technical hills, roots and scenic views. Support Semper K9 and earn medals, tech shirts and chip timing in this winter trail challenge..

Run a timed trail ultra at Little Bennett Campground on scenic 4.4 mile loops, choosing 5 or 9 hour solo or relay challenges. Enjoy aid stations, Altra shoe demos, a long sleeve race top and a post race chili bar while supporting Montgomery..

Take on scenic river trails at the Paradise Springs 5k and 10k in Clifton VA on February 28, 2026, featuring challenging rocky sections and plenty of elevation. Finish at Paradise Springs Winery with a finisher medal, tech shirt and a compl..