Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2026-2027

The Summer Burke Lake 5K & 10K will take place in Fairfax Station on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A rugged out-and-back mountain event in Crozet, VA with five repeats of a 2.9 mile climb, totaling about 29 miles and roughly 7,610 ft of elevation change.

Farm Strong OCR at Waid Park on August 1, 2026, is a farm work inspired course with 20+ obstacles, chip timing, awards by age and weight, and live bluegrass music.

A relaxed practice run on August 2, 2026 at Fountainhead Regional Park with route options from 6 to 13+ miles. Entry is open but limited to 60 and requires sign up; light refreshments are provided.

A half marathon and a 50K on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, VA on August 8, 2026. Mostly flat rails to trails courses with time limits, finisher medals, apparel options and postrace food including free MooThru ice crea..

Trail loop event in Crystal Springs Recreation Area Wytheville VA offering 12 hour 6 hour 3 hour and a low cost Leftover option.

Run or walk 5K, 10K, or a half marathon on scenic routes at Third Winchester Battlefield in Winchester, VA on August 8, 2026.

A 12 hour endurance run on a tree lined, unpaved 1.5 mile loop at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake VA, limited to 60 runners with one aid station.

A low key trail run in Jefferson National Forest on a roughly 60 km loop with three aid stations and a shorter 50 km Party Route option.

A 6K cross country race beginning and ending at Death Ridge Brewery, using parts of the Verdun Adventure Bound course. The event features varied trails, ponds and bridged streams, race shirts for early registrants, and awards with proceeds..

A 5K trail run on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton held as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. Entry fees support the festival, awards go to the top three men and women, and all participants receive a 2026 festival T shirt.

A 3.1-mile obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest educational programming and packet pickup is available the day before at the service..

A 5K and 10K on August 15, 2026 at Bull Run Marina following the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, with in-person races and multiple virtual entry options.

A relaxed practice run at Fountainhead Regional Park offering multiple distances up to 13.1 miles on August 2 and August 15, 2026. Entry is open but limited to 60 participants and runners are responsible for their own medical needs.

A 5K and 10K event at Leopold’s Preserve in Broad Run on August 23, 2026 with virtual options and a Sippin Series tie to the Farm Brewery.

Experience an engaging 8 mile trail race through the winding singletrack of Fredericksburg. Navigate rolling hills and punchy climbs in this focused event supported by the local running community.

Challenging 5 km and 10 km routes at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont on August 29, 2026 with rugged terrain and virtual entry options.

Trail 5K and 10K at Mason District Park in Annandale with walkers welcome and both in-person and virtual registration options.

A 5 km and 10 km cross country run at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden VA with virtual options and post race cider on August 30, 2026.

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.