Virginia
Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 150 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 100 mile point to point on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. USATF certified course with crew access, well stocked aid stations and chip timing, serving as the final leg of the From Start to Heart series.
Trail races in Max Meadows VA on October 10-11 2026 with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50k and 25k options and published cutoffs and course details.
First annual 4 miles trail run and hike at York River State Park on October 10, 2026. Dirt trails include single track and gravel, the format is non competitive, all finishers receive medals and leashed dogs are allowed.
Community race day in Smithfield with a professionally timed 5K on Windsor Castle Park trails, a Piglet Kids Run, and a Virtual 5K with medal and T-shirt.
Trail event at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg offering a half marathon on single-track trails and a 5K out-and-back on forest road on October 10, 2026.
A Halloween themed fundraiser in Hillsville, VA with a rugged wooded 5K, shorter family runs and a Ghost Walk supporting Carroll County Special Olympics.
A community 5K run and pet adoption day at Hidden Rock Park on October 10, 2026, with adoptable pets, food trucks, a $5 entry fee, and registration on the county website.
Trail-based 5K, 10K and half-marathon at Laurel Hill Park with chip timing, finisher coin, technical shirt, virtual option, and charity partner Operation Turbo.
An eight-hour loop race at Powhatan State Park on October 17, 2026 with solo, relay and Parent Loop options on an approximately 2.7-mile trail loop.
Evenstar Ultras is a timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a 3.48 mile loop. Frequent returns to the main aid station reduce the need to carry heavy gear.
A sloth-themed race day at Metro Richmond Zoo on 10/17/2026 with a kids 1 mile, an all-terrain 5k, a 2 mile obstacle course, and a virtual 5k.
A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.
Part of Stuart's annual Apple Dumpling Festival, this 5K follows the paved Mayo River Rail Trail through downtown. Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a shirt and all participants receive a finisher medal plus refreshments, awards and door prizes.
A chip timed 5K run and walk along Danville's Riverwalk Trail on October 17, 2026, with awards by gun time and youth pricing.
Community 5K at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, VA with a grass course, $25 entry, on-site packet pickup and bibs plus timing chips provided.
Community running event in Culpeper on October 17 2026 with a 5K and a Monster Mile; proceeds support CTEC student scholarships.
Twilight 5K Run-Walk through Elmwood Cemetery on October 17, 2026, with race shirts, finisher medals, age-group awards and a $250 bonus for a sub-18-minute finisher.
A two hour treasure hunt around GO Fest using maps and clue sheets to collect checkpoints and win outdoor gear prizes.
Twilight 5K in Elberon VA starting and finishing at the Goat Tower, with trails through soy and corn fields, a kid's run, music, and awards.
Three distance options through Prince William Forest Park with trail and pavement sections, water stations, chip timing, and proceeds supporting the Wounded Warrior Project.