Trail Running calendar near Sharpsburg 2025-2026

Run the scenic Breeze Thru the Trees at Ruppert Nurseries in Gaithersburg, where a 5K and 1 mile fun run wind through a tree farm. Proceeds benefit the Montgomery County Children's Opportunity Alliance and early childhood programs.

Run rugged trails with creek crossings and climbs at Buck Ridge Burn in Pine Grove Furnace State Park on April 12, 2026. Choose a half marathon, 10K, 5K or virtual option and enjoy small fields, handmade medals and a finisher coaster.

Run to Remember at Piney Run Park offers scenic 5.25 mile loops with lake views and race options from a 5 Mile to 50K or the 8 Hour challenge scored by laps. Well stocked aid, swag and proceeds support youth programs and cancer research.

Enjoy a scenic chip timed 5k atop Hauser Hill, through orchards and ridge top trails in a cross country style course. Finishers receive a tee, collapsible wine glass and a medal that doubles as a wine stopper with a pour included.

Run 3k or 6k through Barrel Oak Winery vineyards in Delaplane VA on April 19, 2026 for a rolling cross country experience. Enjoy a glass of wine, a medal and tech shirt while supporting Semper Fi and America's Fund; virtual and pet friendly..

The C&O Canal 100 is a scenic 100 mile ultramarathon along the Potomac on the C&O Canal towpath, starting and finishing at Camp Manidokan on April 25, 2026. Expect smooth low elevation terrain, reliable aid stations and a Western States qua..

Run the Rock Leesburg is a unique trail 5K inside an active rock quarry at Luck Stone, with gravel terrain and scenic views. Family fun, finisher medals and proceeds support the Reeves Community Center Foundation.

Run scenic trails at Third Winchester Battlefield with 5k, 10k and half marathon loops over light gravel and dirt. Chip timed with medals, technical shirts, on course aid and a virtual option, plus series points for racers.

Lace up for the Bluemont Station Brewery and Winery 5k on April 26, 2026, a three lap cross country run around scenic winery grounds with some rolling hills. Walkers are welcome and a virtual option lets you join from anywhere.

Run scenic trails at Agricultural History Farm Park for the Farm Park Challenge. Choose marathon, 25K or 3 hour, 6 hour or 10 hour lap challenges where each lap must be under an hour. Volunteers get the same swag as finishers.

Tackle the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100, a 100 mile ultramarathon in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley with over 18,000 feet of climbing on rocky, rugged trails. You get 36 hours, live volunteer timing, well stocked aid and required GPS track..

Run the Dash Through the Dirt May 16, 2026 at Carderock on the scenic C&O Canal towpath in Potomac MD. Choose 5k, 10k or half marathon on light gravel with chip timing, tech shirt and finisher coin. Proceeds benefit EOD Warrior Foundation.

The Old Dominion is a 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains, offering rugged climbs and mixed road and trail terrain. Part of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning, it runs June 6, 2026 with a 24 hour silver buckle cutoff.

Run a flat, fast five mile out and back along the shaded C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, MD on June 6, 2026. Enjoy chip timing, tech shirt options and age group awards in a friendly community race.

Run under the stars in Prince William Forest Park at the OSS/CIA 50 Mile Night Run, with 50 mile, 25 mile and 10 mile options on scenic single track and fire roads. Expect rugged trails, moonlit views and well stocked aid stations.

Challenge yourself on the Ironstone 100K, a scenic point to point ultramarathon across the Alleghenies. With minimal aid stations and a grassroots, all volunteer vibe, this tough July race is part of the GrandSlam SufferFest Series.

Annapolis Striders unites runners in Annapolis, MD with road and trail races from 1 mile to ultramarathon and training programs for beginners to marathoners. Enjoy community races and a lively event calendar year round.

Run the scenic Third Winchester Battlefield on Aug 8, 2026 with 5k, 10k or half marathon options on mostly gravel trail. Chip timed event with finisher medal, tech shirt and virtual option, supporting Operation Enduring Warrior.

Take on the MD Heat Trail Race in Patapsco Pickall near Elkridge with 25K and 50K options on rolling, technical single track with river crossings and rewarding climbs. Relax at the finish with food, beer and a festive post race vibe.

Hit the forest trails at Dirt Farm Brewing on August 29, 2026 for the Inferno 5k and 10k. Tackle a scenic, technical loop, earn a finisher medal and a Dri FIT shirt, and toast with a glass of Dirt Farm beer. Virtual option available.