Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2025-2026

Kick off the New Year with a no frills 5K or 8K along the Capital Trail in Williamsburg. Low cost entry supports CRR scholarship funds and the friendly post race vibe includes coffee and doughnuts.

Tackle a scenic 10 mile trail run at York River State Park featuring technical single track, fire roads and a downhill finish. Proceeds benefit AWARE and you can meet owls onsite while enjoying coffee and snacks after the run.

Tackle the Willis River trails at Bear Creek Lake State Park on Jan 4, 2026 with options for 20K, 35K, or 50K. This free trail run offers wet, rolling terrain and a communal vibe; bring a prepackaged food donation to share.

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.

Take on the Sandy Bottom 8 hour Training Run at Sandy Bottom Nature Park, with timed or untimed options on a fast, flat 5 km loop through scenic trails. Bring your own hydration and enjoy homemade medals, swag, and a welcoming park vibe.

Brave winter trails at the Frozen Toe 10k in Roanoke VA on January 10, 2026. This scenic Chestnut Ridge Loop offers a challenging single track run or virtual option, with walkers welcome and post race camaraderie at the New Hope Church head..

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.

Run scenic trails at Leesylvania State Park on January 17, 2026 and support Food for Others with 5k and 10k distances. Enjoy a mixed trail and pavement course, in person or virtually, with finisher medal and tech shirt for early registrants..

Take on a fast, flat half marathon along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, Virginia on January 31, 2026. All finishers earn a custom medal and the race supports Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail.

Take on the Forever Section of the Hellgate course in Blue Ridge VA on January 31 2026 with 5 mile and 10 mile options, available on site or virtually. This out and back run along the Glenwood Horse Trail offers rocky backcountry scenery an..

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 the 18th annual ICY 8 at scenic Lake Anna State Park on Feb 7 for 8 hour adventure trail runs, a Half Marathon Plus in a figure 8 format, or a challenging 8 miler. Mostly single and double track trails promise a fun, rugged day outdoor..

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.

Run through scenic trails at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden with your choice of a 5k or 10 mile trail race, both featuring wooded single track and lake views. Enjoy race swag and post race refreshments at this rain or shine event.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a scenic trail run around Holiday Lake in Appomattox, Virginia, offering 10K, 25K and 50K options. Country roads and single track deliver challenging climbs, aid stations, and camp lodging.

Run a hilly trail 5k or 10k at Wilderness Run in Spotsylvania VA on Feb 14, 2026 and support Semper Fi and America's Fund. Chip timing, finisher medal, tech shirt and a post race beer or wine; virtual option available.

Tackle Froggy Mountain Warrior 100, a winter 100 mile group run in Galax, VA raising funds for veterans with 22toomany. Ten rugged 10 mile loops, big climbs and winter conditions make for a raw, rewarding self supported challenge.

Take on the Swammie Shuffle 200, a 200+ mile self supported out and back along beaches and the Outer Banks, with 5.5 days to finish. Run to support veteran suicide prevention, benefiting Awareness N Action and Mission22.

Take on the RRRC Bear Creek trail races in February 2026 at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland VA. Choose a scenic 10 mile loop, a 4.2 mile mini or a virtual 10 mile and enjoy rolling piedmont single track and friendly club vibes.

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..