Trail Running calendar near Gardners 2026-2027

Experience a trail run through Lake Fairfax Park in Reston featuring scenic lake views and smooth singletrack paths. Choose between 5.3 and 10.3 mile distances on a course with frequent short hills and minimal pavement.

Experience a scenic 5K cross country race through the hop yards and vineyards of Red Shedman Brewery. Finishers enjoy a complimentary beverage at this unique farmhouse event in Mount Airy.

The ASC 5K Obstacle Course Race will take place in Arlington on Sunday 19 April 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A *100-mile* ultramarathon on the C&O Canal towpath near the Potomac River, run as one ~40-mile loop plus two ~30-mile loops. Aid stations appear every 3–6.9 miles and the event is a WSER 2027 qualifier.

A spring race at Third Winchester Battlefield Park on April 25 2026 offering 5K 10K and a Half Marathon, with walkers welcome and virtual entry options that include medal or shirt packages.

Experience a unique trail race through an active rock quarry at the Luck Stone Leesburg Plant. This 5K event supports environmental preservation and features family activities and awards for all ages.

An annual 5K at Marymount University on April 25, 2026, run on the Bluemont and Custis Trails with a post-race gathering, a virtual option, chip timing, and guaranteed shirts for early registrants.

A 10 hour looped trail event on South Mountain YMCA Peak Side trails in Reinholds, PA. Runners repeat a roughly 2.5 mile loop with about 660 feet of climb per lap; field is limited to 100 and basic aid is provided for a $15 fee.

Run & Reel Spring Festival at Camp Kanesatake combines a 5K and 10K trail run with a fishing tournament on Spruce Creek, plus vendors, hayrides, a zipline and a kids carnival for a full day of outdoor activities.

Run a scenic 5k around the Bluemont Station Brewery property in Virginia. The event welcomes both runners and walkers and offers in-person and virtual participation options.

Experience the fourth annual trail run at Mount Aetna Adventist School in Hagerstown. Choose between a 3k or 5k course to support student projects and enjoy fitness within a community setting.

EnerSys presents the Patriot Power 5K in Reading, PA with an in person event at its Global HQ and a virtual 5K option. Proceeds support Team RWB and participants receive a shirt, bib, and finisher medal.

A women's trail running weekend on the Eastern States course near Lock Haven, PA, featuring guided group runs that cover over 50 miles and about 9,100 feet of elevation, with lodging, meals, and transport included.

Farm Park Challenge is a trail running event at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland on May 2, 2026. Options include a marathon, a 25K, and timed three hour six hour and ten hour challenges run as five mile laps.

A community 5K and 10K in Rock Creek Park on May 2, 2026, organized by Rock Creek Conservancy. The event blends trail and road running with guided tours, awards, and activities while supporting park restoration and future improvements.

Support youth mental health at this fast and flat out and back 5K along the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail. Enjoy a community atmosphere featuring cash awards for top finishers and prizes for the best twinning outfits.

A figure eight trail race at Greenwood Furnace State Park near Huntingdon, PA, featuring a half marathon and a 12K. The course is described as arduous and technical with the park firetower at the center.

Join the 10th annual cross country event at Spencerville Adventist Academy featuring a 5K, 1 Mile run, and Kids Fun Run. Enjoy a campus course with finisher medals, team options, and a costume contest for all participants.

A fundraising 5K run/walk through My Lady's Manor in Monkton, Maryland, supporting The Harford Land Trust and The Manor Conservancy. Includes awards by overall and age groups and a post race happy hour with finger foods.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.