Trail Running calendar near Gettysburg 2026-2027

A 5K cross country race at Herring Run Park on November 15, 2026, featuring mixed paved, field and technical single track surfaces. Entry is free and donations are accepted for scholarships and Friends of Herring Run Parks.

A 48 hour out and back ultramarathon inside Sideling Hill Tunnel covering just under 160 miles. A Toll Ticket system limits exits and shifts emphasis to psychological endurance and strategic planning.

Experience riverside singletrack at Riverbend Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. This event offers scenic Potomac River views, a dedicated kids program, and professional race support in a beautiful natural setting.

A 5K and 10K held November 22, 2026, on the flat Carderock section of the C&O Canal Towpath in Potomac, MD. Walkers are welcome and virtual options with medals and shirts are available.

A pre-Thanksgiving trail event at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, Virginia on November 25, 2026. Offers 5 km and 10 km in-person races plus virtual categories with medal and shirt options.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cross country style race through scenic Catonsville. Support the local high school running program with a chip timed 5K or a 1 Mile Family Fun Run for all ages.

A trail and canal run near Great Falls, Maryland on November 26, 2026 covering about 10 miles with options to shorten. Entry opens November 12 and is capped at 29 runners; entrants receive course instructions before the run.

Experience the beauty of Fountainhead Regional Park on a course featuring hiking trails and dirt roads. With two distance options and a dedicated program for kids, this event offers a complete day of trail running near the Occoquan Reservoi..

A VHTRC holiday time 50k out and back on the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook to Fountainhead, with four aid stations and a GPX file for navigation. Entry includes lodge access, stocked aid stations, and a catered after party f..

A community trail race near Mt. Gretna with 5 mile and 10 mile courses on marked singletrack. Proceeds support park trail maintenance and education center improvements.

Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.

A scenic trail event at Burke Lake Park on December 24, 2026, offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual entry options with medals and shirts. Walkers are welcome.

Experience the rolling hills of Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area during this winter trail event. Choose between 25K or 50K distances on beautiful single track trails with heated facilities and fully stocked aid stations.

A 50 km trail run at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster MD, featuring varied single-track, open fields, stream crossings and 5 aid stations. Entry for 2027 uses a lottery opening January 1, with indoor facilities and hot post-race..

A chip timed 5K at Armstrong Valley Winery on March 13, 2027. Registration includes a shirt, a portable wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine.

A backyard ultra in Lorton, VA featuring repeated 4.167-mile loops until one runner remains. The event offers close crew access, chef-supported aid, a 65-runner field, and rolling entry via Ultrasignup.

Genesee Valley Ultra is a timed loop trail event at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD. Runners choose 24 hour, 12 hour, or 6 hour formats to complete as many laps as possible on a 2 mile loop, with chip timing and awards..

A turtle themed 5K at Hopkins Farm Brewery in Havre De Grace raising funds and awareness for the Susquehannock Wildlife Society. The trail race includes wooden participant medals, costume prizes, and an after party with live music.

Run to Remember at Piney Run Park in Sykesville uses a 5.25 mile loop for 50K, 25K, a 5 mile race and an 8 hour challenge, with aid stations and commemorative gear included; proceeds support club programs and cancer research.

A 100-mile ultramarathon on the C&O Canal towpath near the Potomac River, featuring one 40-mile loop and two 30-mile loops, staffed aid stations, low-elevation terrain, and volunteer support.