Virginia
Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 158 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Virginia below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
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 entrance.
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.
September 2026
Cross country at Morven Park with a high school invitational plus an open 5K, featuring food trucks, music and a spectator friendly course.
5 km and 10 km races at Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard in Louisa VA on September 5, 2026 with virtual options; proceeds support Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.
Trail race in Damascus, Virginia offering 16, 30, 40 and 50 mile options on mixed terrain, from runnable trail to technical single track and town sections.
A 71 miles clockwise circuit of the orange-blazed Massanutten Trail with multiple aid stations, mandatory qualifications, and strict cutoffs on a rocky, high-ascent route.
Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is the tenth annual trail event at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. The 5K course runs across trails, fields, and forests on 470 acres and supports Camp Bethel through fees and sponsors.
Trail-based races at Mount Vernon District Park on September 6, 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km distances plus virtual participation options.
A 10 mile trail race in Fredericksburg, VA that follows the Rappahannock River, moves through rolling hills, and finishes with a sustained climb. Top three men and top three women receive gift certificates.
Scenic trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake in Fairfax Station on September 7, 2026, with virtual options and walkers welcome.
Trail races at Douthat State Park featuring a roughly 13-mile loop used for a 50K, marathon, half marathon, and a six-mile race, with multiple aid stations, loop-based finisher rules, and limited field sizes.
Run a scenic off road trail through a 1000 acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a post race celebration at the brewery with live music craft beer and a souvenir pint glass.