Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2026-2027

A winter trail event at Lake Anna State Park offering an 8 hour looped run, a Half Marathon Plus combining three loops, and an 8 mile loop. The course is mostly single and double track with on site amenities and limited cabins.

The Arctic 5K in Lynchburg on February 7, 2026 is a 3.1 mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center featuring single track and forest roads; event details include packet pickup, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, awards and door prizes.

Tackle scenic single track at the Walnut Creek 5 & Dime on Feb 7, 2026 in North Garden Virginia, with 5k and 10 mile options through Walnut Creek Park and lake views. Enjoy race swag, post race refreshments, and the friendly CATs community.

Run a scenic trail 5k or 10k at The Winery at Bull Run with chip timed results, a finisher medal, tech shirt and a complimentary glass of wine. Proceeds support the Manassas Battlefield Trust.

A mid February trail event at Holiday Lake near Appomattox offering 50K, 25K and a mostly single track 10K. Loop courses use trails and country roads with aid stations about every four miles.

A cross country 5k and 10k at Wilderness Run and 1781 Brewing in Spotsylvania on February 14, with on-course water stations, chip timing, finisher awards, a virtual option, and proceeds benefiting Semper Fi and America’s Fund.

A trail running weekend at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, VA, featuring a 10 mile loop, a 4.2 mile mini on park trails and single track, and a virtual 10 mile option. In-person fields are limited and some awards are age specific.

A winter 100-mile group run near Galax, Virginia, held as a fundraiser for veterans' suicide awareness. The self-supported event runs a 10 mile loop repeated ten times with about 15,000 feet of elevation and a 40 hour soft cutoff.

An out-and-back ultramarathon of more than 200 miles from Sandbridge Beach through the Outer Banks to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The event raises funds for veteran suicide prevention with all proceeds split between Awareness N Action and Mis..

Trail 5k and 10k races at Paradise Springs and Hemlock Overlook Park with series points, chip timing and a post race glass of wine. The 10k is two laps of the 5k technical route with multiple water stations.

Trail races at Montvale Park on February 28, 2026 offering 5 mile and 8.4 mile courses plus virtual entries. Courses run on a 6.5 mile trail system through old growth forest and the field is capped at 225 runners.

Run the scenic Dick and Willie Passage in Martinsville VA with 9 mile and 5 mile out and back options on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Hit the 9 mile standard to earn a Golden Railroad Spike or join virtually with race day packet pickup.

On March 1, 2026 at Wakefield Park in Annandale, the Spring Backyard Burn offers 5.5 mile and 10 mile trail race options across singletrack, doubletrack, stream crossings and minimal pavement. The event features aid stations, post race food..

A women-only trail event at Prince William Forest Park offering 25K and 50K on two shared loops, five aid stations, specific time cutoffs, and a field limited to 120 entrants.

Take on scenic forest trails at Conway Robinson State Forest with a 5k or two lap 10k, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. Support the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation and earn a finisher coin plus a tech shirt.

A vineyard 3k and 5k on a 1 km loop course at Creek’s Edge Winery with lap-based routes, on-course water stations, chip timing, a post-race glass of wine, and virtual participation available.

Join the fourth annual Naked Creek Trail Race at Panorama Farms in Earlysville VA. Choose a 25K or 10K through wooded singletrack, creek crossings and Blue Ridge views while supporting local high school cross country.

A free International Women’s Day endurance day at Beaverdam Reservoir Park featuring a 7.5-mile loop and varied trail surfaces. The event centers women, offers course support through sunset, and focuses on movement and mutual support.

Trail ultras of 50 miles, 50 km and 25 km run on mostly single track and mountain roads in the Blue Ridge. Courses include long climbs, out and back layouts, aid stations with single serve items, and UTMB qualification.

Trail Nut in Bedford VA features a trail 10k and a half marathon on March 14 2026 with virtual options, mostly single track trails, water stops on course, and a first loop cutoff for the half marathon.