Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2026-2027

Run the Burke Creek Barn Burner in Palmyra, VA on January 10, 2026 with 5K and 15K trail options in its second year. Enjoy hot drinks, finish line treats with gluten free and vegan choices, and post race awards.

Join Peninsula Track Club at Sandy Bottom Nature Park for timed loop runs on a flat 5 km lakeside course, with 8 hour, 4 hour and 5 km options. Bring your own cup for this cupless event and enjoy aid station treats and a homemade medal.

Take on the Frozen Toe trail 10k in Roanoke on January 10, 2026, with a virtual option. Run the scenic Chestnut Ridge Loop from New Hope Church for a crisp winter trail challenge with age group awards.

Run or walk scenic vineyard trails and riverside paths at Hardware Hills Vineyard while supporting a local charity. Pick a roughly 5K run or a 1.1 mile walk with optional wine tastings and live music at the tasting room finish.

Run scenic trails at Harwoods Mill Park in Yorktown, VA on January 17, 2026 with a Half Marathon or 5K option. Limited fields, aid stations, and post race shirts make this a chilly January favorite for trail lovers.

Join the Food for Others 5k and 10k at Leesylvania State Park on Jan 17, 2026 for a scenic trail run with small hills and a staircase. Support Food for Others while enjoying chip timing, medals, tech shirts, and a virtual option.

Enjoy a fast, scenic half marathon along the flat Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, VA on Jan 31, 2026. Cupless racing with SpeedCup options, aid stations, and a custom finisher medal support the local trail.

Take on the Forever 5 and 10 Milers on January 31, 2026 in Blue Ridge VA, with in person and virtual options. Enjoy a scenic out and back on the rocky Forever Section of the Glenwood Horse Trail with race day packet pickup.

Brave wooded trails at Prince William Forest Park on Feb 1, 2026 with distances from 5k to 50k, featuring technical hills, roots and scenic views. Support Semper K9 and earn medals, tech shirts and chip timing in this winter trail challenge..

Join ICY 8 at Lake Anna State Park for scenic figure 8 trail running with options from an 8 hour endurance to a half marathon plus or an 8 mile course. Choose your loops and enjoy post race food and awards.

Join the 13th annual Arctic 5k on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg VA. This 3.1 mile single track course with some forest roads delivers a crisp, fun winter trail run for all abilities.

Tackle scenic single track at the Walnut Creek 5 & Dime on Feb 7, 2026 in North Garden Virginia, with 5k and 10 mile options through Walnut Creek Park and lake views. Enjoy race swag, post race refreshments, and the friendly CATs community.

Run a scenic trail 5k or 10k at The Winery at Bull Run with chip timed results, a finisher medal, tech shirt and a complimentary glass of wine. Proceeds support the Manassas Battlefield Trust.

Trail loops around Holiday Lake in Appomattox offer 10K, 25K and 50K routes with over 2,000 feet of climb and scenic single track. Camp lodging, pre race pizza and a welcoming finish make this a cozy winter race day.

Hit the trail on Feb 14 for the 1781 Brewery 5k and 10k at Wilderness Run, a hilly cross country course with walkers welcome. Enjoy a post race beer or wine, a finisher medal and chip timing while supporting Semper Fi and America's Fund.

Froggy Mountain Warrior 100 is a winter 100 mile group run near Galax VA on Feb 21 benefiting veterans group 22toomany. Ten 10 mile loops with big climbing on slick Feb terrain demand self sufficiency, plus a low key buckle for finishers.

Take on the Swammie Shuffle 200, a more than 200 mile self supported coastal ultra starting at Sandbridge with 5.5 days to finish, passing lighthouses and Corolla wild horses. Limited spots and proceeds benefit veterans.

Run the scenic trails at Bear Creek Lake State Park Feb 21 to 23, 2026 with the RRRC Bear Creek Trail Runs, featuring a rolling 10 mile loop and a new 4.2 mile mini. In person and virtual options with limited entries make this a must do for..

Take on scenic river trails at the Paradise Springs 5k and 10k in Clifton VA on February 28, 2026, featuring challenging rocky sections and plenty of elevation. Finish at Paradise Springs Winery with a finisher medal, tech shirt and a compl..

Experience scenic single loop trail races through old growth forest at Montvale Park VA on February 28, 2026, choosing 5 miles or 8.4 miles with a creek crossing and pavilion finish. Spots are limited to 225 in person and a virtual option i..