Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2026-2027

A trail event at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach featuring **60K** and **30K** routes across nine trails, coastal shoreline, and three aid stations; 60K is two loops, 30K one loop, both with a 10 hour limit.

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.

Trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park on May 2-3, 2026, with distances from 8 miles to 50 miles. Courses list significant elevation gain and offer mountain views and possible sightings of wild ponies.

Run Wild Races is a biannual zoo event featuring a 1 mile, a 5K, and a Wild Ninja obstacle course. Participants get free zoo admission and net proceeds support Galapagos and Sulcata tortoise conservation.

The Perfect Day 50K takes place on the Massanutten Western Slope in Keezletown, Virginia. Runners can compete individually or as part of a two or three person team on a Saturday in May. The event offers a full day on the trails.

A trail run on May 2, 2026 at 10709 Gunston Rd in Lorton offering a Fun Run, 5K, 10K and virtual options. Proceeds support no-cost enrichment programs at Gunston Elementary School.

Trail half marathon and an about 11K course at Fountainhead Regional Park near Washington DC, featuring rocky, rooty singletrack, stream crossings, notable elevation, and multiple aid stations with water and Gatorade.

Run the Huckleberry Jam Point-To-Point on the scenic Huckleberry Trail. Choose from an 8.1-mile or 1.75-mile point-to-point course, both finishing at the Christiansburg Rec Center. All net proceeds support the Friends of the Huckleberry Tra..

A trail race of about 3.9 miles with 860 ft of elevation gain and loss on Bucks Elbow Mountain at Mint Springs Valley Park in Crozet, VA. Finishers receive a T shirt and awards are given overall and by age group.

A spring rail trail ultramarathon in Farmville VA offering 100K, 50K and a new half marathon, low total elevation, two crossings of High Bridge, handcrafted pottery awards, and various discounts and race options.

A multi distance trail event in Waterford VA on May 9, 2026 that runs through historic village streets, vineyards, trails and unpaved roads. Proceeds support the Waterford Foundation and 5K and 10K finishers receive a shirt and medal.

Experience four distinct trail races across Charlottesville and Crozet in this summer series. Compete for age group awards and finisher shirts while running through scenic venues like Mint Springs and Pen Park.

Event Overview The Trail Running Events at Dominion Energy Riverrock is a series of trail races taking place over three days in May. All events start and finish at the Belle Isle Parking Lot in Richmond, Virginia. The Races Three separate t..

A 100 mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten Mountains near Fort Valley, VA, run on rocky trails with over 18,000 feet of ascent and a 36 hour cutoff. Start and finish are at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp; entry is open.

Run for a cause on the scenic Virginia Capital Trail at the Motion for Justice 5K. This flat, paved course offers views of the James River and includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a tech shirt. Awards recognize top overall and age gr..

Experience cross country racing at Bells Mill Park with 5K and 1.5 mile events featuring grass and marshy terrain. Enjoy a post race afterparty with catered lunch boxes and finisher medals for all participants.

A roughly 10k trail run featuring roots, gravel, and low hanging branches, with self serve cup less water stops and wave starts to manage trail volume. The route begins on the south side of the river and finishes in the Dominion Energy Flat..

Run the new Trail Days Half Marathon on the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail during the Appalachian Trail Days Festival. Enjoy a professionally timed event with a shirt and finisher award, followed by a festive afternoon in Damascus Town Park.

A trail half marathon along the James River in Richmond, covering about 13.1 miles on urban singletrack and wooded trails. The event uses wave starts, is chip timed, and awards prizes to the top three overall finishers.

An evening 5 km and 10 km run through the historic Manassas National Battlefield with start and finish at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA. In-person and virtual entry options are available.