Virginia
Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 136 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Virginia below and join the trail community at these great events!
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 of 12 miles, 7 miles, and 5K at Pandapas Pond with single track trails, creek crossings, aid stations, and postrace finisher gifts and awards.
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.
Autumn ultramarathon in Montebello, VA featuring 100K, 50 mile and 50K courses over single track, dirt roads and ridge country with aid stations.
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.
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.
Trail and virtual runs at Valor Ranch in King George VA featuring timed 10K and 5K events, a 10K ruck, a 1 mile fun run, and 100 percent of proceeds supporting Valor Ranch charitable programs.
Community 5K and 1-mile kids run at Clarke County Parks & Recreation with chip timing, course support, awards, and a food drive on November 14, 2026.
Trail races at Hemlock Overlook in Clifton VA on November 15 2026, with 5.2 mile and 9.5 mile options on riverfront hiking trails and park facilities.
A 3k and 6k cross country race at Barrel Oak Winery with on-site and virtual options, chip timing, event shirt, and proceeds benefiting Warriors Ethos.