Trail Running calendar near Prince Frederick 2026-2027

Trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake Park on December 24, 2026, with virtual options available and walkers welcome.

A 31.7 mile New Year event in Prince William Forest Park run as three loops on groomed trails and some gravel roads. Unmanned aid at the start and finish is supplied by participants and entry is limited to 120.

Experience a scenic out and back half marathon on the flat and smooth Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Enjoy a unique post race campfire with roasted donuts and earn a custom finisher medal.

A 5K and half marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown on January 17, 2027, with in person and virtual options and walkers welcome.

In-person 5K, 10K and half marathon at Carderock Recreation Area in Bethesda on January 23, 2027, with virtual options and series points.

Scenic 5K and 10K in Stevensville, MD on January 23, 2027 with forest and sandy sections and a post race gathering at Cult Classic Brewing.

Trail event at Lake Anna State Park offers looped options including an eight hour course, a Half Marathon Plus, and an eight mile course.

Scenic 5K, 10K and half marathon along the Potomac in Potomac MD on February 13, 2027 with virtual options; park entrance fee not included and walkers are welcome.

A trail 5K on February 20, 2027 at the Wicomico Ranger Station in Parsonsburg, MD that raises funds for 4STEPS therapeutic riding programs, with age/gender prizes in Amazon gift cards and a $32 registration fee.

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.

In-person 8k and 16k races along the Potomac River and C&O Canal path in Potomac, MD, with virtual options and post-race waterfall views.

An annual eight-hour timed trail event at Little Bennett Park near Clarksburg, MD, run on a mainly single-track 5.5 mile loop.

A women only trail endurance event in Triangle VA offering 25K and 50K courses with two loops, stocked aid stations, and a nine hour cutoff.

Half and full marathon in Georgetown on March 14, 2027 with a Boston qualifying full marathon along the C&O Canal and virtual participation options.

Test your limits in Lorton at this elite backyard marathon featuring dedicated day and night loops. With a limited field of 65 runners and a chef supported aid station, it is the perfect venue for a personal best.

A spring trail 50K at Susquehanna State Park with two identical loops, about 4,300 feet of climbing and several stream crossings, supported by aid stations and volunteers.

A 14 mile untimed point to point trail run along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail that starts at one Sheetz and finishes at another. The event features unusual aid station snacks and practical finisher swag.

Genesee Valley Ultra is a timed loop trail event at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD. Runners choose 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour formats to complete as many laps as possible on a 2 mile loop, with chip timing and awards..

A 50 mile trail race near Clifton, Virginia on April 4, 2027, run over forested, rolling terrain in spring. Entry opens October 1, 2026; the race has a 13-hour limit and a $125 entry fee.