Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2025-2026

Join Dash through the Hills on Dec 13, 2025 at Hardware Hills Vineyard for a scenic charity trail 5K or 1.1 mile walk benefiting Caring for Creatures animal sanctuary. Finish at the tasting room with live music, a food truck and wine for pa..

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.

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..

Tatonka is a scenic trail run in Waiteville, West Virginia with 50k and 20 mile options that climb ridges to a bird observatory tower and return through meadows, forest, and farm roads. Proceeds benefit the Allegheny Trail.

Run the HAROC at Hanging Rock State Park, with scenic ridges, rewarding climbs, and a choice of 25k or 50k distances. Expect rugged trail terrain, aid stations on course, and a spirited winter trail community.

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..

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.

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.

Run through old growth forest at Montvale Park with 5 mile and 8.4 mile trail options that mix technical singletrack and creek crossings. Field is small and capped at 225 runners with virtual entries available for both distances.

Hit the Blue Ridge trails at Bel Monte Endurance Races in Lyndhurst, Virginia on March 14 with 50 mile, 50K and 25K options across mostly single track trails and mountain roads. Expect big climbs, rugged forest terrain and sweeping views.

Take on the Trail Nut 10k or Half Marathon on March 14, 2026 in Bedford, VA with in person and virtual options. Tackle rolling single track through wooded trails, enjoy park amenities, and keep an eye out for deer and turtles.

Pick your challenge from 10 miles up to 48 hour solo or relay formats on a scenic 3.42 mile loop with rolling terrain and stream crossings. Primitive camping, cupless aid options and a 100 mile belt buckle make this a memorable test of endu..

Hit scenic trails around Terrapin Mountain in Sedalia VA on March 21 2026 with 50k and half marathon options. Enjoy swag including a terrapin mug, full aid stations, free tent camping and a post race meal while supporting local youth.

Help rebuild the Free Clinic of Central Virginia by joining the Rise and Rebuild 5K in Lynchburg on March 28. Run or walk a scenic out and back on paved bikeways from Linkhorne Middle School, with in person, youth and virtual options.

Mineshaft 10k in Buchanan VA on April 4, 2026 offers a rugged trail challenge along the Glenwood Horse Trail with a steady climb, rocky sections and a fast downhill finish. Field capped at 100 with shuttle start access and virtual option.

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

James River Trail Runs at James River State Park offers scenic but challenging looped trail races, from a night 10 mile to 50K and 50 mile options. Expect rugged climbs, riverside miles and flexible relay and hiker entries.