Trail Running calendar near Corolla 2026-2027

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.

Multi-hour trail event at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, VA featuring a 3.1 mile loop with about 150 ft gain per lap. Options include 10 hour, 5 hour, 2 hour and a one-lap 5k, with a rucking option and on-course aid station.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Historic Greenbrier Farms on July 19, 2026, featuring 18 plus obstacles and welcoming females aged 7 and up who prefer a non competitive, team oriented outdoor event.

A 12-hour endurance run at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake VA with repeated laps of a 1.5 mile unpaved, tree-lined loop and one aid station. The field is limited to 60 runners and registration closes July 25.

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 a USATF certified 2.215 mile crushed-gravel loop, with multiple distance awards, team tracking, and proceeds benefiting The Arc in Williamsburg.

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.

Experience the only race held on the scenic Noland Trail in Newport News. Runners can tackle the 50 km distance solo or as a relay team while enjoying a post race festival with live music and tastings.

A multi-format running and rucking event at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield VA with a marked 5 km loop, a 10K option, timed 8 and 4 hour formats, lap counting, rucking divisions, and finisher medals.

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 50K two-loop trail race at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach with two full aid stations and an eight hour time limit. Registrants get a Brooks shirt, finishers a medal, and there is a post-race gathering at Smartmouth Brewery.

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 run from Sandbridge Beach to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on February 28, 2027 in Virginia Beach, raising funds for Awareness N Action and Mission22 with 30 in person spots available.

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 event on a flat 3.75 mile dirt loop in Hampton, VA, with milestone plaques, technical shirts, and awards; registration opens in January and entries are limited to 200, supporting the American Cancer Society.