Trail Running calendar near Mount Airy 2026-2027

Join the Ed Poling Memorial HARC Hike for Hunger & Hope, now in its 14th year. Choose from scenic C&O Canal Towpath hikes in May or a challenging Appalachian Trail hike. This fundraising event supports local community programs.

Join the 14th annual Hike for Hunger & Hope with two events. Choose a challenging 10 or 20-mile Appalachian Trail hike in May or a scenic 5K/10K on the C&O Canal. All hikes support local food programs and refugee services.

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.

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.

Experience an evening run through the historic Manassas National Battlefield with the Night Raider 5k and 10k. Finish your race at The Winery at Bull Run and enjoy a post-race gathering at this scenic Virginia vineyard.

Test your endurance at Furbutt’s Backyard 24 Hour where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop ogni hour on a scenic trail course. Whether you aim for 24 hours or the nighttime 12 hour option, this event focuses on community and persistence.

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 backyard ultra in Knoxville, MD with a 4.167-mile qualifier and a 1-mile 24-hour event; prize money is awarded to the top two finishers and only official miles count.

Test your endurance at Operation CENTURION on the Rock Creek Trail near Washington D.C. Complete ten 10 mile loops for a total of 100 miles within a 32 hour time limit.

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.

Experience a scenic loop course through Sky Meadows State Park featuring views of fields and streams. This event offers 5k and 10k distances for both runners and walkers in the heart of Delaplane.

Experience the FXBG Trail 5 Miler at Motts Run Reservoir in Fredericksburg. This five mile trail race features three distinct climbs and over 300 feet of elevation gain along a scenic and flowing course.

This 45th annual memorial race honors coach Gary Brown with a fast, flat five-mile out-and-back on the shaded C&O Canal Towpath. Participants receive chip timing, a tech shirt, and awards. A student entry option is available for this Willia..

Awesum Possum Lake Trail Adventure at Opossum Lake Park offers a 6 mile obstacle course, a 4 mile run, and a 4 mile walk. The mixed-terrain course follows the Anglers Access Trail, uses chip timing, and benefits the Friends of Opossum Lake..

Experience a low key trail event at Colonel Denning State Park featuring significant elevation gain and scenic vistas. Choose between two distances that provide a relaxed atmosphere and a community focused post race celebration.

A trail ultramarathon in Prince William Forest Park offering 50, 25, and 10 mile options on a 25+ mile loop with staffed aid stations and historical OSS/CIA park setting.

Combine a 5k run or walk with vineyard scenery at Corteau Vineyards. Registration includes a wine glass, medal, and a wine pour, with age group awards for top finishers. Leashed dogs are welcome on this cross-country style course.

Event Overview The Fauquier Education Farm 5K and Fun Run is a fundraising event for the Fauquier Education Farm, a 501(c)(3) organization. The organization's mission is to advance agriculture through education and best practice farming. It..

Celebrate Juneteenth with a scenic trail run through the hilly terrain of Schaeffer Farm in Germantown. Choose between 6k and 12k distances on a course that welcomes both runners and walkers.

A rugged out-and-back trail event near Frederick, MD offering a 50K and a 25K Half Cat, shaded forest and stream crossings, staffed aid stations, capped fields, and a mandatory water requirement for all runners.