Trail Running calendar near Hanover 2026-2027

A 5K and 10K held on the flat Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath at Carderock Park in Potomac, MD the weekend before Thanksgiving; virtual entries are available with options for medals and shirts.

A pre Thanksgiving Turkey Trot at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA, with scenic 5 km and 10 km courses through the Manassas National Battlefield. In-person races and virtual entries with medal and shirt options are available.

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..

Trail races at Clarence Schock Memorial Park in Mount Gretna feature marked 5 mile and 10 mile courses with significant elevation gain, and all proceeds support park trail maintenance and the education center.

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 trail event at Burke Lake Park on December 24 offering in-person 5k and 10k courses around the lake plus virtual options with medal and shirt choices. 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 low swag trail ultramarathon at Blue Marsh Lake near Leesport PA offering 20 and 40 mile options on a mostly single track lollipop course. The event emphasizes an affordable entry, frequent aid stations, and simple tear off bib timing.

A chip timed 5k run/walk at Armstrong Valley Winery that tours the vineyards, includes race swag and a finisher medal, and lists Nik's Wish as its charity partner. Age group awards are offered for multiple age categories.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Meadowood in Lorton, Virginia where competitors run repeated 4.167-mile loops each hour; the event features pavilion staging, chef-supported aid, and a field limited to 65 runners.

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 in Sykesville on April 17, 2027 features 50K, 25K, a 5 miler and an 8 hour loop challenge around Piney Run Park, with aid stations, commemorative items, and awards for the top three men and women.

A 100 mile ultramarathon on the C&O Canal towpath near Knoxville, Maryland, with one roughly 40 mile loop and two roughly 30 mile loops along the Potomac River. Aid stations are placed about every 3 to 6.9 miles.

A last person standing endurance race in York, PA where runners repeat hourly loops until one remains. Entries include a designated parking and crew area, an event shirt, and a certified distance card.

A trail running event at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland, featuring lap based 3, 6, and 10 hour Challenges and a conventionally timed marathon and 25K. Volunteers receive the same finishers' swag.