Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2026-2027

The Summer Burke Lake 5K & 10K will take place in Fairfax Station on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A rugged multi-lap 29.0 mile event near Crozet, VA featuring about 7,610 ft of climb on a steep gravel road. Entry is limited to 65 runners, carries a small fee, and operates with a waitlist.

Farm Strong OCR at Waid Park on August 1, 2026, is a farm work inspired course with 20+ obstacles, chip timing, awards by age and weight, and live bluegrass music.

A relaxed practice run on August 2, 2026 at Fountainhead Regional Park with route options from 6 to 13+ miles. Entry is open but limited to 60 and requires sign up; light refreshments are provided.

A half marathon and a 50K on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, VA on August 8, 2026. Mostly flat rails to trails courses with time limits, finisher medals, apparel options and postrace food including free MooThru ice crea..

A loop-based trail event in Wytheville, VA on August 8, 2026, featuring timed 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour options, a low-cost Leftovers entry, required shuttle parking, and a cupless aid station policy.

A scenic Winchester VA event on August 8 2026 offering 5K, 10K, a half marathon and virtual entry options with medals and shirts available.

A 12 hour endurance run at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake VA on repeated 1.5 mile loops. The tree lined, unpaved course circles the lake, has one aid station, and is limited to 60 runners.

A low key trail run in Jefferson National Forest on a roughly 60 km loop with three aid stations and a shorter 50 km Party Route option.

A 6K cross country race beginning and ending at Death Ridge Brewery, using parts of the Verdun Adventure Bound course. The event features varied trails, ponds and bridged streams, race shirts for early registrants, and awards with proceeds..

A 5K trail run on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton held as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. Entry fees support the festival, awards go to the top three men and women, and all participants receive a 2026 festival T shirt.

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..

A 5K and 10K at Bull Run Marina on August 15, 2026 with on-site and virtual entry options including medal and shirt choices.

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.

A 5K and 10K event at Leopold’s Preserve in Broad Run on August 23, 2026, featuring in-person and virtual options and a new Sippin Series partnership with 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 event at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont VA offering 5K and 10K courses over rugged terrain with virtual entry options on August 29, 2026.

Scenic 5 km and 10 km races on the trails of Mason District Park in Annandale, with in-person and virtual entry options on August 29, 2026.

A cross country 5 km and 10 km at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, VA on August 30, 2026, offering in person and virtual entries plus post race cider.

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.