Virginia
Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 140 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Virginia below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A trail 5k and 10k at Conway Robinson State Forest with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt, water stations, and a virtual option.
A trail half marathon at First Landing State Park with sandy, rooty trails, about 300 feet of climbing, included shirt and beanie, and a four hour time limit.
Halloween-themed 5k and 10k at Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. with costume judging, official timing, finisher medal and a finish-line beer.
Motion for Justice 5K in Rocketts Landing, VA on October 31, 2026, is a scenic 5K along the Virginia Capital Trail with views of the James River.
A 5k and 10k at Burke Lake Park on mostly paved trails, with a virtual option, chip timing, race shirts and medals, and proceeds supporting The Brain Foundation housing program.
Trail races at Pandapas Pond with 12 mile, 7 mile and 5K options on single track trails, creek crossings, and varied aid station support.
A Halloween 5K run/walk at Pamplin Historical Park on October 31, 2026, with a costume contest and age-category awards.
Boydton Day Boo Bash 5K on October 31, 2026 is a trail out and back run and walk with a costume contest; all proceeds support the Mecklenburg County Cancer Association.
November 2026
A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.
A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.
November 7, 2026 races on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia including marathon, half, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay on a flat gravel and grass rail trail.
Trail races of 100K, 50 mile and 50K in Montebello VA following mountain single track and forest roads through peak fall foliage.
Experience the only race held on the scenic Noland Trail in Newport News. Runners can tackle the 50 km distance solo or as a relay team while enjoying a post race festival with live music and tastings.
Trail and paved 5 km and 10 km courses at Burke Lake Park with chip timing, medal and shirt, virtual option, water stations, and awards for overall and age categories.
A 5 mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, VA, the second event in the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series held in memory of Major Mike Donahue.
Community 5K and 1K Fun Run in Abingdon on November 7, 2026 supporting Alvarado Bible Church youth headed to the 2027 ARISE conference.
A community event in Goochland offering a 5K on paved and mixed trail plus a half mile kids run during America's 250th birthday observance.
Trail 5k and 10k at Walnut Creek Park with chip timing, medals, water stations, awards by age group, and a virtual option.
A mountain 5K at Massanutten Resort with over 1000 feet of climbing and cash prizes for the top male and female finishers.