Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2025-2026

Challenge yourself on the scenic Noland Trail with a 50K solo or join a team relay through Mariners' Museum Park, finishing to a festival of live music, craft beer and a custom finisher medal. Teams of 2 to 6 welcome.

The Ultra Race Of Champions will take place in Lyndhurst on Saturday 1 November 2025. You can run between 13 and 50 kilometers.

The Great Eastern Endurance Run returns to Sherando Lake on November 1, 2025 after a 15 year hiatus. Choose 40 mile, 20 mile or 10 mile routes over technical singletrack, jeep roads and ridgelines for a true Blue Ridge mountain challenge.

Join the 4th annual Trailblazer Trot 5K and Monster Mile at CTEC to support scholarships for local students. Costumes are welcome for this festive Halloween fun run, and awards follow the 5K.

Tackle rugged mountain trails in Montebello, VA with 100K, 50 Miler and 50K options across single track, dirt and gravel in the National Forest. Enjoy aid stations, a pre race briefing and a finishers meal after a scenic but demanding cours..

Run through history in the Breakthrough Trail 5K at Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg on November 1, 2025. This scenic run/walk threads historic battlefield trails over gravel and dirt, promising a memorable and rewarding finish at the..

Run the new cross country trail at Walnut Creek Park with rocky, rooty climbs and scenic fall views in 5k or 10k on November 2. Chip timing, finisher medals and tech shirts, with proceeds benefiting Rikki's Refuge.

Run the Fall Backyard Burn along the Potomac at Riverbend Park on scenic riverside singletrack with a few short hills. Pick 5 miles or 10 miles and enjoy aid stations, tasty post race food and live music.

Run the Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg for scenic single track and mountain road trails. A virtual option lets you join the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series from anywhere.

Take on The Hybrid 8K in Danville at Anglers Park, a scenic mix of trail and road that winds along the Riverwalk. Run solo or join a four person team and celebrate at a friendly post race gathering back at the park.

Challenge yourself at the Seven Trails Ultra Festival in Damascus VA, November 14 to 16, 2025. Run a scenic 7.7 mile loop with chip timing and live tracking; choose 25K or tackle 100 miles to earn a handcrafted buckle.

Run through the vineyards at Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane VA on November 15 with 3k and 6k options on a rolling cross country loop. Finishers enjoy a glass of wine, a medal and tech shirt plus chip timing and awards.

Join the Fall Backyard Burn at Hemlock Overlook for scenic trail running along Bull Run with roots, rocks and stream crossings. Choose 5.2 or 9.5 miles and enjoy aid stations, race swag and a lively finish.

Event details The 2025 Herndon Turkey Trot is a cross-country style 5K held on November 22 at the Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon, VA. The race is open to participants age 4 and up. Runners must complete the 5K in 45 mi..

Join the Freeze Your Gizzard 5K or 1 Mile on Nov 22 at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg for a scenic but challenging cross country course and lively community vibe. Pre registered 5K runners receive a long sleeve shirt and the event supports Loudou..

Run forest and meadow singletrack at the Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run at Laurel Hill, staged from the historic Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton VA. Choose one 5.4 mile lap or two laps for 10 miles and enjoy aid stations and post race food.

Run a scenic fall trail through Manassas National Battlefield from The Winery at Bull Run with 5k and 10k options, in person or virtual. Enjoy a postrace glass of wine and a finisher medal while supporting the Manassas Battlefield Trust.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Danville with the DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot: a scenic 5K run or walk and a free kids fun run along the Riverwalk. Proceeds support Danville Public Schools and offer awards and shirts.

Celebrate the 30th Chesterfield Alumni Run on Thanksgiving at Pocahontas State Park with a free community XC 5k and kids fun run with gingerbread cookies. Stay for giveaways and optional donations to support local track and cross country.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Lake Anna Turkey Trot on November 28, 2025 at Lake Anna State Park. Run a 5k, 10k or half marathon on scenic trail and road courses with a tech shirt, finisher medal and chip timing, or join virtually.