Trail Running calendar near Buchanan 2026-2027

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.

A calendar-year endurance challenge in New River Gorge National Park featuring three races over three seasons. Entry covers all three events, is limited to 50 spots, and includes finisher awards while supporting Adventure Appalachia.

A winter point to point 50K across New River Gorge National Park featuring ridgeline single track, waterfalls, and river views. Aid stations and a shuttle support runners, who must carry required winter gear and meet a ten hour limit.

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.

The Nail the Rail event features a 9-mile and a 5-mile race on a trail in Martinsville, Virginia. Both races are out-and-back courses starting from the Virginia Avenue Trailhead. The 9-miler presents a time challenge to complete the distanc..

Run a 25K or 10K on the private trails of Panorama Farms in Virginia. The course is mostly wooded single and doubletrack with views of Naked Creek and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This event supports the local running community and is Trail Si..

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.

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.

A 41.4 mile trail ultra in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley featuring about 8,000 feet of climb, six fully stocked aid stations, notable natural landmarks, and a 125 runner field limit. Crews and pacers are not allowed.

This fundraising 5K supports the Free Clinic of Central Virginia's efforts to rebuild after a fire. The event offers in-person and virtual options on a paved trail course in Lynchburg. Participants can also fundraise for free entry and othe..

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.

Event Overview The Happy Camper Trail Race features a walk/run 5 km and a 10 km event. The race aims to bring the community together, promote fitness, and showcase trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It also supports the Campership Program,..

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 new spring trail running festival at Panorama Farms offers a 4-mile race, a 4-person relay, and a family-friendly 1-mile run. An after-party with local food, beer, and music follows, with drink proceeds supporting a local school program.

Falling Water Ultras on April 25, 2026 in the New River Gorge area offers 100K and 50K solo options plus two person and four person 100K relays. The course is four 15.5 mile loops with creek crossings, waterfalls, and about 2400 feet of cli..

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.