Trail Running calendar near Parkton 2026-2027

A holiday running event in Washington, DC with 5K, half marathon, marathon and virtual options on the C&O Canal path, held December 6, 2026.

An eight hour endurance run at Terrapin Nature Park where participants complete 2.8 mile laps to earn surprises placed in a personal stocking. Awards are given to the male and female with the most laps.

A VHTRC holiday time 50k out and back on the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook to Fountainhead, with four aid stations and a GPX file for navigation. Entry includes lodge access, stocked aid stations, and a catered after party f..

Trail races at Governor Dick Park in Mt. Gretna on December 12, 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses, with all proceeds funding trail and park improvements.

A 13.1 mile out and back on the C&O Canal Towpath at Carderock Recreation Area with online registration, two water stops, live timing, and post-race refreshments.

Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.

A trail event at Burke Lake Park on December 24 offering in-person 5k and 10k courses around the lake plus virtual options with medal and shirt choices. Walkers are welcome.

An 11K trail run in Reading PA on January 3 2027 featuring technical terrain, two aid stations, on site EMS, awards and variable winter conditions.

Experience the rolling hills of Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area during this winter trail event. Choose between 25K or 50K distances on beautiful single track trails with heated facilities and fully stocked aid stations.

A 5K and a half marathon along the C&O Canal in Georgetown on January 17, 2027, with virtual options and points toward year-long series.

A January running event in Bethesda with 5K, 10K and half marathon courses at Carderock Recreation Area, plus virtual options and series points.

A 10 mile trail race at French Creek State Park on February 7, 2027 featuring rocky trails, two water stops, tiered entry fees and awards across age and clydesdale categories.

A scenic Potomac River road race in Potomac, MD offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options with walkers and strollers welcome.

A 50 km trail run at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster MD, featuring varied single-track, open fields, stream crossings and 5 aid stations. Entry for 2027 uses a lottery opening January 1, with indoor facilities and hot post-race..

Club-based 10-mile competition at Howard Community College where runners score points for RRCA clubs, with awards by club and a 2h10m cutoff.

Riverside 8k and 16k in Potomac on February 28, 2027, with courses along the Potomac River and the C&O Canal path running north; nearby waterfalls and virtual participation options are available, and walkers are welcome.

A back-to-basics trail event at Blue Marsh Lake on March 6, 2027, offering 20 and 40 mile single-track courses with aid stations every three miles and a lollipop course layout; the 40 mile is two loops with drop bag access at mile 20.

An annual eight hour timed trail event on a 5.5 mile loop at Little Bennett Park in Clarksburg, MD with mostly single-track trails.

A chip timed 5k at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 13, 2027, following a cross country route through vineyards. Registration includes a T shirt, collapsible wine glass, finisher medal and a pour of wine; minors receive a discounted packet..

St. Patrick's Half & Marathon on March 14, 2027 in Georgetown features scenic courses along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and a Boston qualifying full marathon.