Trail Running calendar near Sykesville 2026-2027

Opening Night 2026 at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA opens the cross country season with races for middle and high school divisions, a spectator friendly course, music and food. Course updates and awards info will be announced in May 2026.

A clockwise 71-mile circuit of the orange-blazed Massanutten Trail around Fort Valley, VA, with 13,500 ft of elevation change, scheduled aid stations, strict qualifications and enforced cut-offs; GPX and aid charts are provided.

A 10 mile trail race in Fredericksburg, VA that follows the Rappahannock River, moves through rolling hills, and finishes with a sustained climb. Top three men and top three women receive gift certificates.

A half marathon and a 10K at Lums Pond State Park on 09/06/2026 using Little Jersey and Swamp Forest trails. Routes include single track and wider trails and have a relatively flat elevation profile.

Experience the 15th annual Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run in Seven Valleys. Choose between the 5K or 10K courses and explore the natural landscapes preserved by the Farm and Natural Lands Trust.

Run a scenic off road trail through a 1000 acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a post race celebration at the brewery with live music craft beer and a souvenir pint glass.

Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk is the second annual 3.1 miles run, walk, and virtual event at Cacapon State Park on September 12, 2026. The wooded cross country course passes the upper lake and ends with awards and a free pup swim.

An autumn 5K mud run fundraiser at Gretna Glen featuring 20 plus obstacles, competitive chip timing and non competitive waves, plus a separate 1.3 mile kids run for ages 5 to 11. Proceeds support Gretna Glen Camp and its ministry.

Trail races at Codorus State Park near Hanover PA offering a 40 mile ultra, a team relay and a 25K. The looped course mixes singletrack, fields and lakeshore and includes a stocked aid station.

The Final Countdown Tribute at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg WV uses a 1.33 mile loop where allowed lap time shortens each circuit, eliminating runners until one remains.

Trail event at Pine Grove Furnace State Park near Gardners PA offering 50K, 20 Miler, and Half Marathon courses. Trails combine single track, ridgelines, and technical forest sections with multiple aid stations and crew access on longer dis..

A trail ruck march in Mt. Gretna, PA on September 25, 2026 with 4 mile and 8 mile adult and junior categories. Prize awards are based on weighted ruck participation.

An in-person event on September 26, 2026 in Brunswick, MD featuring a trail-based 5K and timed 3-hour and 6-hour challenges on a 5 mile loop. Proceeds support Brunswick High School Track and Field equipment.

Trails 4 Miles at Sherando Park on September 26, 2026 features a mixed-surface four-mile trail race, an untimed one-mile out-and-back on a paved path, and a new 5.3 mile mountain bike time trial, with proceeds to the I’m Just Me Movement.

Cancer Warrior 5K on September 26, 2026 is a community running event supporting cancer research. The day includes an after party at Independent Brewing, raffle items from local sponsors, and a ghost runner option for remote participants.

A 10 miles trail race in Holtwood, PA, over rocky, hilly trails with stream crossings and scenic overlooks. Chip timed, with aid stations, a strict 2.5 hour cutoff to mile 7, and one way bus transport to the campground start.

An annual community 5K run and walk at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland on September 27, 2026, organized by MD District 15 Democratic Caucus. Offers adult and youth entries plus a free youth option with an accompanying ad..

Experience the full reservoir trail system on this thirteen mile course in Fredericksburg. Runners navigate flowing singletrack and five distinct climbs totaling over nine hundred feet of elevation gain through scenic wooded terrain.

Trail canicross races at Caledon State Park offer two distances, allow leashed dogs, and provide a reusable speedCup; entry fees support Friends of Caledon State Park.

A 12 hour trail event in Prince William Forest Park on a 6.5 mile figure eight loop, featuring varied single track and fire road, two aid stations, and a limited field.