Virginia
Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 165 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 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.
10.1 mile introductory trail run in the Massanutten Mountains focused on nutrition, starting at Signal Knob parking lot with 2,300 ft ascent; GPX file available.
Leopold’s Preserve 5k and 10k in Broad Run VA offers in person 5K and 10K races, virtual options, and participation in the Sippin Series with the Farm Brewery at Broad Run.
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.
Trail 5K and 10K at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont VA on August 29, 2026, with virtual options and tiered entry fees.
A 5K and 10K on the trails of Mason District Park in Annandale on August 29, 2026, with in-person and virtual participation options.
A 5K and 10K plus multiple virtual options on a new course at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, VA, with cider available after the race.
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.
5K and 10K races at Fifty-Third Winery in Louisa, VA on September 5, 2026, with virtual options and benefiting 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 mile clockwise circuit of the orange‑blazed Massanutten Trail around Fort Valley, VA, with multiple aid stations, specific drop bag rules, strict entry qualifications and enforced cutoffs.
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 race at Mount Vernon District Park on September 6, 2026 offering 5K (two laps), 10K (four laps) and virtual entry options; walkers welcome.
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.
A scenic trail event at Burke Lake Park on September 7, 2026, offering in-person 5K and 10K distances plus virtual options; walkers are 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.