Trail Running calendar near Hanover 2026-2027

A community trail series meeting one Saturday each month through the summer, with three mornings and a sunset closing. Participants pick their own distance and return to a shared tent for breakfast, drinks, and company.

A 5K and 10K event at Leopold’s Preserve in Broad Run on August 23, 2026, featuring in-person and virtual options and a new Sippin Series partnership with Farm Brewery at Broad Run.

Out and back trail races at the Route 54 parking area in Weiser State Forest, featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 3.1 mile 5K along reservoir lakes. Field limited to 300 entrants and proceeds support watershed conservation.

A self-timed 5 miles on a packed rail trail in Darlington, Maryland, held as part of the Harford County Running Club Dog Days of Summer Series. The course is stroller friendly with parking at Fisherman's Log and free registration.

A weekend of trail races at Camp Mack in Newmanstown PA featuring a night 3.5 mile race, chip timed 12/6/3 hour endurance on a 3.4 mile loop, and free kids races with two course options.

Trail event at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont VA offering 5K and 10K courses over rugged terrain with virtual entry options on August 29, 2026.

Scenic 5 km and 10 km races on the trails of Mason District Park in Annandale, with in-person and virtual entry options on August 29, 2026.

A community trail festival at Furnace Run Park in Shippensburg on August 29, 2026, featuring a one loop 5 kilometer race and a 1 mile event with chip timing and varied trail surfaces. Proceeds benefit Friends of Shippensburg Community Parks..

A 3.8 mile running event at Pen Mar Park that climbs about 1.8 miles to High Rock Overlook and returns to the park. Registered finishers receive an official High Rock Mountain t-shirt and there are early and race day fee options.

A 3 mile cross country race through Nottoway Park in Vienna, VA on 08/30/2026 with a kids dash and a club picnic that includes food and drinks. Registration is free for members and $10 for nonmembers.

A self-timed loop-trail event in Havre de Grace on 08/30/2026 with a listed distance of 3 miles. Runners have 90 minutes to complete as many loops as they like; parking is at Steppingstone Farm Museum.

Cross country at Morven Park with a high school invitational plus an open 5K, featuring food trucks, music and a spectator friendly course.

A trail race at Camp Mt. Luther offering 5K and 10K looped courses to benefit Camp Mount Luther. The event includes a kids fun run, awards for top finishers and all finishers, and a water stop at the 5K mark.

A 10K road race and a 5K road/trail combo at the Shrine of St Anthony in Clarksville, MD on Sept. 5, 2026. Both USATF certified with chip timing, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, music and family activities.

A four-part community trail series with three morning gatherings and a final sunset event in Marietta and Lancaster County. Participants choose their own distance, share food and hydration, and may register per event or buy a multi event pa..

Trail races at Mount Vernon District Park on September 6, 2026 offering 5 km (two laps) and 10 km (four laps) routes, with in-person and virtual entry options.

Carderock Charge offers 5K, 10K and a half marathon on the flat C&O Canal Towpath in Potomac, MD on September 6, 2026.

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.

A 12-hour trail endurance run on a measured five-mile loop near Reading PA, with individual and relay divisions, distance-based awards, aid stations and on-site amenities.

Scenic trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station on September 7, 2026, with in-person and virtual entry options.