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.

Take on the Frozen Toe 10k in Roanoke VA on January 10, 2026 for a scenic Chestnut Ridge trail and road loop. In person and virtual options available with age group awards and a frosty winter running vibe.

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.

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.

Tackle the rugged Forever 5 or 10 Miler on January 31, 2026 in Blue Ridge VA, running the scenic Glenwood Horse Trail's Forever Section. Choose in person or virtual and enjoy a challenging out and back through rocky backcountry terrain.

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.

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.

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.