Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

The Arctic 5K in Lynchburg on February 7, 2026 is a 3.1 mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center featuring single track and forest roads; event details include packet pickup, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, awards and door prizes.

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.

A mid February trail event at Holiday Lake near Appomattox offering 50K, 25K and a mostly single track 10K. Loop courses use trails and country roads with aid stations about every four miles.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a scenic 5K at The Land at Hawkins Loop, winding through winter forest, pastures, and restored barns on a 63 acre farm. Open to all ages and abilities, with an onsite photographer and trails to explore after t..

A trail running weekend at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, VA, featuring a 10 mile loop, a 4.2 mile mini on park trails and single track, and a virtual 10 mile option. In-person fields are limited and some awards are age specific.

Trail races at Montvale Park on February 28, 2026 offering 5 mile and 8.4 mile courses plus virtual entries. Courses run on a 6.5 mile trail system through old growth forest and the field is capped at 225 runners.

Run the scenic Dick and Willie Passage in Martinsville VA with 9 mile and 5 mile out and back options on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Hit the 9 mile standard to earn a Golden Railroad Spike or join virtually with race day packet pickup.

Bel Monte Endurance Races in Lyndhurst, Virginia offer 50 Miler, 50K and 25K trail courses through the George Washington National Forest with substantial elevation gain. Entries are non-refundable.

Trail Nut in Bedford VA features a trail 10k and a half marathon on March 14 2026 with virtual options, mostly single track trails, water stops on course, and a first loop cutoff for the half marathon.

A loop course at Twin Lakes State Park with multiple timed options from a 10 Mile to 48 Hour solo or relay, single aid station with hot food and gluten free choices, plus primitive camping and a Parent Loop 5k.

Trail trail races in Sedalia, VA on March 21, 2026 offering a 50k and a half-marathon through Terrapin Mountain and nearby ridges. Entries include swag, aid stations, a finisher shirt, a post-race meal, and free tent and car camping.

A trail event at Wilderness Run Vineyards in Locust Grove featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile run, on-site parking, post race music and food, drink tickets for runners over 21, and proceeds benefiting St Patrick School.

Join the Rise and Rebuild 5K in Lynchburg on March 28, 2026 to support the Free Clinic of Central Virginia as it rebuilds its Main Street location. Enjoy a flat paved out and back on the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and run for a great cause.

Explore a historic trail past old mines on the Mineshaft 10k in Virginia. Runners are shuttled to the start of a route featuring technical sections and a fast downhill finish. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.

The Happy Camper Trail Race will take place in Bedford on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A looped trail event at James River State Park offering 10 mile, 50k, 50 mile and relay options, with varied singletrack and riverside flats and a loop-based finish system.

A community event at Johnsons Orchard on April 11, 2026, offering a chip-timed 5K and a 3K walk, family registration options, on-site packet pickup, refreshments and on-course rural scenery.

A hilly 3k 6k and 9k loop around Mountain and Vine Vineyards with chip timing, a finisher medal and a glass of wine. Points count toward several yearlong series and the event supports the local volunteer fire department.

A **50K** trail race on April 25, 2026 near Bedford, Virginia, starting at Promise Land Youth Camp. The course mixes grassy roads and downhill single track with over 7,400 feet of total gain and aid at seven points.

Freight Train Ultra Marathon in Farmville, VA offers 100k, 50k and a half marathon on a relatively flat rail trail that crosses High Bridge twice. The event includes aid stations, drop bag support at Prospect and a 19 hour limit for the 100..