Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2025-2026

The Walnut Creek 10 Miler is part of the inaugural Walnut Creek 5 & Dime event, taking place in North Garden, Virginia. This winter race is designed for participants of all ages and skill levels, featuring a scenic course that showcases the beautiful trails of the 525-acre Walnut Creek Park. The rou..

The Manassas Battlefield Trust 10k is a scenic running event taking place at the historic Manassas National Battlefield, with the start and finish at The Winery at Bull Run. Participants can enjoy a trail run that includes cross-country paths, dirt trails, and boardwalks, while also earning points t..

The Holiday Lake 50K is an exciting ultra-running event taking place in Appomattox, Virginia, featuring 50K, 25K, and a 10K+ option. The course includes scenic trails around Holiday Lake and country roads, making it suitable for both seasoned runners and those new to ultra events. Participants can e..

The Trail Demon 10k is a challenging and scenic running event taking place at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont, Virginia. Participants can enjoy a technical course featuring hilly terrain and beautiful views, with the 10k route requiring two loops. Runners will receive a finisher medal, a technical eve..

The Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon is set to take place on February 15, 2025, along the scenic 16-mile Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George County, Virginia. This event features a flat, out-and-back course ideal for runners of all levels, with water and Gatorade stations provided throughout..

The Froggy Mountain Warrior 100 is a winter 100-mile group run taking place in Galax, Virginia, on February 22, 2025. Organized by Froggy Mountain Adventures, this event serves as a fundraiser for the veterans organization, 22toomany, raising awareness for military and veteran suicide. Participants..

The Mineshaft 10k is a trail running event taking place in Buchanan, Virginia, featuring a scenic course that utilizes part of the Hellgate 100k route. Participants will navigate through the Glenwood Horse Trail, which includes a mix of climbs and descents, with a thrilling downhill finish. The even..

The RRRC Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Run is an exciting trail race organized by the Richmond Road Runners Club, taking place at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, Virginia. The event features a challenging 10-mile loop course that traverses the scenic piedmont hills and includes a mix of single-..

The Swammie Shuffle 200 is a unique running event taking place in Virginia Beach, VA, designed to honor the memory of Marine veteran Dustin “Swammie” Lang and raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention. Participants will run over 200 miles from Sanbridge Beach to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and..

The Paradise Springs 10k is a challenging trail running event held at Hemlock Overlook Park, featuring a scenic course with significant elevation changes and technical sections. Participants can enjoy a glass of wine from Paradise Springs Winery post-race, along with a finisher medal and a technical..

The Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run at Wakefield Park is a thrilling event scheduled for March 2, 2025, featuring both 5-mile and 10-mile trail races. Set in Annandale, Virginia, the course offers a mix of scenic single-track and double-track trails, along with shallow stream crossings, making it an..

The Running Ravens 5k is a fundraising event scheduled from March 7 to March 10, 2025, in Chester, Virginia. Participants can choose to run the 5k in person or opt for a virtual race. The course will traverse a cross-country trail, which is not suitable for strollers, dogs, or wheelchairs. Registrat..

No Man's 50K is a unique trail running endurance challenge designed exclusively for women, with the support of family and friends. Established in 2016, the event aims to promote female participation in trail races. Participants can choose between two distances: 25K and 50K, with a generous 9-hour cu..

The Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra is an ultramarathon event taking place in Rocky Mount, Virginia, on March 8-9, 2025. This challenging race features a scenic, mostly flat 1.178-mile loop course at Waid Park, designed for runners of all levels. Participants can run for 24 hours, with awards for various..

The Naked Creek Trail Race, scheduled for March 8, 2025, in Earlysville, VA, features two main events: a 25K and a 10K race. Both courses are predominantly wooded, offering approximately 90% single and double track trails, with stunning views of the South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir and the Blue Ri..

The Perfect Day 50K is an exciting endurance running event held at Massanutten's Western Slopes, where participants run a 5K every hour for 10 hours. This unique challenge allows individuals and teams to compete, with options for alternating loops or completing consecutive hours. The course features..

The Last Stand Loch Lothian Backyard Ultra is an exciting endurance event set to take place in Midlothian, Virginia. This unique race challenges participants to complete a 4.18-mile loop within one hour, with the goal of being the last runner standing. The event is designed for both seasoned ultra-r..

The Bel Monte Endurance Races are held in the stunning George Washington National Forest in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. This premier spring mountain ultra event features three race distances: a 50-mile, a 50K, and a 25K, with courses that are predominantly single track trails and mountain roads..

The Montvale 8.4 Miler is part of the Montvale Trail Races, which also includes a 5-mile option. Scheduled for March 15, 2025, this event takes place in Montvale Park, featuring a scenic 6.5-mile trail system through old-growth forest. Registration is open, with fees varying based on the date of reg..

The Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run at Laurel Hill is set to take place on March 16, 2025, in Lorton, Virginia. This event features two race options: a 5-mile and a 10-mile course, both of which traverse a scenic mix of forested and open meadow singletrack across 1,600 acres of former prison grounds...