Virginia
Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 148 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Virginia below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Trail races of 5k, 10k and a half marathon at Laurel Hill Park with chip timing, finisher coin, technical shirt, a virtual option, and multiple water stations.
An eight-hour loop race at Powhatan State Park on October 17, 2026 with solo, relay and Parent Loop options on an approximately 2.7-mile trail loop.
Evenstar Ultras is a timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a 3.48 mile loop. Frequent returns to the main aid station reduce the need to carry heavy gear.
A sloth-themed race day at Metro Richmond Zoo on 10/17/2026 with a kids 1 mile, an all-terrain 5k, a 2 mile obstacle course, and a virtual 5k.
A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.
A 5K run and walk along the Mayo River Rail Trail in downtown Stuart as part of the Apple Dumpling Festival, offering T shirts, finisher medals, awards and refreshments.
A chip timed 5K run and walk along Danville's Riverwalk Trail on October 17, 2026, with awards by gun time and youth pricing.
Community 5K at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, VA with a grass course, $25 entry, on-site packet pickup and bibs plus timing chips provided.
Community running event in Culpeper on October 17 2026 with a 5K and a Monster Mile; proceeds support CTEC student scholarships.
Twilight 5K Run-Walk through Elmwood Cemetery on October 17, 2026, with race shirts, finisher medals, age-group awards and a $250 bonus for a sub-18-minute finisher.
A two hour treasure hunt around GO Fest using maps and clue sheets to collect checkpoints and win outdoor gear prizes.
Twilight 5K in Elberon VA starting and finishing at the Goat Tower, with trails through soy and corn fields, a kid's run, music, and awards.
A chip-timed charity run at Prince William Forest Park offering 5k, 10k and half marathon distances, trail and pavement courses, and a virtual option.
Trail race at Lake Fairfax Park with 5.1 mile and 10 mile singletrack courses, short technical sections, lake views, and a supervised kids program.
Two marked trail distances start and finish at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion. Courses feature lake views, aid stations, GPX files, included park entry, and facilities near the start and finish.
A family friendly color run on October 18, 2026 in Midlothian offering 5K and 2K distances to raise funds for the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation.
An obstacle course weekend at Massanutten Resort on October 24 and 25, 2026 featuring 5 km and 10 km races plus kids events and spectator access.
Last person standing backyard ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners must complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour.
A 24-hour endurance event at Greensprings Interpretive Trail in Williamsburg supporting The Arc of Greater Williamsburg, where participants aim for distances like a marathon or 50 miles.
A night trail run at Explore Park on a new reverse XCO course of about 3.6 miles, marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks; personal lighting is mandatory.