Trail Running calendar near Buchanan 2026-2027

West Virginia Trail Fest is a weekend of trail races in Pocahontas County centered on Snowshoe Village. Races from a kids mile to a 100K traverse state parks, historic fire towers, and local landmarks.

The Dark Skies 100K is a point to point trail race from Seneca State Forest to Snowshoe Village, following the Allegheny and Greenbrier River trails and passing Bald Knob and the Green Bank Observatory with about 11,500 ft of elevation gain..

The Memorial Day 10K Run & 2 Mile Walk in Lynchburg features a 10 km race and a 2 mile walk supporting local families affected by Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Community Access Network hosts the event as part of the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runner..

Trail and virtual 25k and marathon events at Carvins Cove on May 31, 2026, featuring steep climbs and long descents, spring blooms, and RNUTS qualification.

The Big Run Roanoke on June 3, 2026 features a timed 5K and a free kids fun run at Fallon Park in Roanoke, VA. It marks the event's 10th year and serves as the official 5K for the Virginia Commonwealth Games.

A community 5K on High Bridge Trail State Park featuring a flat, out and back course across the half mile High Bridge. Online registration, family pricing, and parking details are provided with proceeds supporting park programs.

A single-track trail race behind Zehmer Hall in Charlottesville covering about 3.1 miles, with steep climbs, technical footing, timing and bibs, and prizes for top finishers.

A USATF certified trail event in Covington, Virginia featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K along the crushed gravel Jackson River Scenic Trail. Finishers receive a commemorative medal and awards for top overall and age group..

A night trail event on the High Bridge Trail in Farmville offering 50K, half and 5K distances, chip timing and family options. The course follows a historic rail trail, finishes over the bridge, and requires runners to carry water.

A cumulative challenge at High Bridge Trail State Park combining Night Train and Freight Train results; finishers who complete paired distances in the same year receive a unique historic prize.

A 10 miles out-and-back event at Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area in Sandy Level, Virginia on June 27, 2026. Three load options are available: LIGHT 10 pounds, STANDARD 25 pounds, and HEAVY 50 pounds.

An annual 5K and obstacle course hosted by EastLake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia on July 4, 2026, offering three event options. Proceeds support Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.

A pet-friendly 5k at Snowshoe Mountain on July 5, 2026, presented by The North Face. The route runs through the woods and the Village of Snowshoe and allows participants to run or walk with their dogs.

A four mile vineyard run at Fables and Feathers in Goodview, VA on July 11, 2026, offered in-person and virtual. The event features a device free prediction run for prizes, a wine stopper medal, and winery tasting access for finishers.

Trail races at Bluestone State Park in Hinton WV as part of the West Virginia State Water Festival. The event features a 19 Miler out and back to Pipestem and a shorter 6 Miler, both starting and finishing at the park pool.

Farm Strong OCR is a farm inspired obstacle course in Rocky Mount on August 1, 2026. The chip timed event includes more than 20 obstacles, a t-shirt, live bluegrass music, and a free kids course for ages 12 and under.

A early August, 29.0 mile lap event near Crozet, Virginia featuring five repeats of a steep 2.9 mile gravel climb with about 7,610 feet of elevation change. Limited field, variable aid station staffing, and shuttle parking.

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.

A 3.1 miles obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest education and elite competitors must complete all obstacles to qualify for prizes.

A community running event at Albemarle CiderWorks on August 30, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses plus virtual entries. The course is listed as new for 2025 and cider will be available after the race.