Trail Running calendar near Corolla 2026-2027

A three-race summer trail series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park organized by the Peninsula Track Club, featuring 5K, 4-mile, and 5-mile events plus a full-series entry and awards across age groups and walker categories.

Night Owl 9k at Freedom Park in Williamsburg VA is a night trail race over single track, fire road and paved trails with rolling hills and technical sections. Post race activities include pizza, beer and wildlife education.

A two mile timed dune run and a one mile Color Fun Run take place at Jockey's Ridge State Park on July 3, 2026. Proceeds support Friends of Jockey's Ridge and the event includes awards and a post race gathering.

A 10 hour trail event at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, VA on a 3.1 mile loop with about 150 ft gain per lap. Shorter 5 hour, 2 hour and one lap 5k options are offered along with rucking divisions and an aid station.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Historic Greenbrier Farms in Chesapeake, VA on July 19, 2026. The course includes 18 plus obstacles and welcomes participants aged seven and up to run, jog or walk in a teamwork focused, non competitive s..

A 12 hour endurance run at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake VA with repeated laps of a 1.5 mile tree lined unpaved loop and lake views. The field is limited to 60 runners and one aid station is available.

Test your endurance at Jockey High Ridge State Park by completing a 5k loop every hour for five hours. Run the full 25k solo or pair up with a teammate to tackle this unique coastal loop challenge.

Hog Jog in Smithfield on October 10, 2026 features an in-person 5K through Windsor Castle Park, a Piglet Kids Run, and a Virtual 5K with medals and T shirt included.

A 24 hour loop endurance race in Williamsburg, VA on October 24, 2026, run on a USATF certified 2.215 mile crushed gravel course. Individual and team mileage are tracked, awards are given for multiple distances, and proceeds support The Arc..

A trail half marathon at First Landing State Park with sandy sections, roots, bridges, and about 300 feet of elevation gain; includes event shirt, finisher beanie, donuts, and age-group awards.

Virginia Beast 2026 is a multi-day rucking event in Virginia Beach on 6 to 8 November 2026. Events vary in distance and competitors must be prepared to carry 40 lb, 50 lb, or 80 lb rucks.

A 50K race on the Noland Trail at Mariners' Museum Park in Newport News on November 7, 2026, offered as a solo 50K or as relay teams of two to six, with festival access included.

A set of timed trail events at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield VA offering 8 hour and 4 hour formats, a 10K, and ruck categories. Laps are counted, aid station is stocked with hot items, and all finishers receive a homemade medal.

Multiple USATF certified races take place on the Dismal Swamp course in Chesapeake, VA, including 50K, marathon, half marathon and a 50K relay. Aid stations are provided and finishers receive apparel and medals.

A two-loop 50K trail run at First Landing State Park with two full aid stations and an eight hour cutoff. Registrants receive a Brooks shirt and finishers a medal, and a post race gathering at Smartmouth Brewery includes pizza and two beer..

A half marathon and a 5K at Harwoods Mill Park in Yorktown on January 17, 2026, with shuttle parking from McReynolds Athletic Complex. Limited fields, four aid stations, on-site packet pick-up and specific trail conditions.

A 200 mile out and back from Sandbridge Beach, VA to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and back, run as a fundraiser for veteran suicide with proceeds to Awareness N Action and Mission22. Entry is limited to 30 participants.

A multi-distance ultra on the Outer Banks held March 20 to 21, 2027 that runs point to point along paved coastal roads from Corolla or Nags Head to Hatteras. Options include 100 mile, 100K, relay, chariot, pacer and virtual events.

A 24 hour solo and team endurance event on a flat 3.75 mile dirt loop in Hampton, VA. Limited to 200 entrants, $75 entry, with milestone plaques, technical shirts, volunteer lap counters, and funds raised for the American Cancer Society.