Trail Running calendar near Buchanan 2026-2027

Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.

A night trail run at Explore Park on October 24, 2026, using a 3.6 mile mountain bike XCO course run in reverse with a short 0.25 mile road approach. Headlamps are mandatory and the trail is marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.

A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trail..

A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.

A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.

A trail race on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia on November 7, 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay. USATF certified courses on smooth gravel and grass with aid stations and a virtual option.

Mountain Masochist Trail Run in Montebello, VA on Nov 7, 2026 offers 100K, 50 Miler and 50K courses across Blue Ridge single track and forest roads, with campsite reservations and a pre-race briefing.

Trail ultrarun at Sherando Lake in Lyndhurst, VA on November 7, 2026 offering 40, 20, and 10 mile courses across technical singletrack and forest roads with aid stations, crew access, and enforced cutoffs.

A five mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, part of the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series and held in memory of Mike Donahue. The event features single track and mountain road terrain, awards, giveaway shirts, and regist..

A trail running event at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden, Virginia on November 8, 2026, offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.

A memorial race at Panorama Farms in Earlysville, Virginia featuring a 2 mile grassy trail and a free 800 m children's run. Proceeds support an annual scholarship for an Albemarle High School athlete.

A community Turkey Trot in Danville with a 400 yard children's run and 5K run and walk along the Dan River, raising funds for Danville Public Schools programs and scholarships.

A December trail event on the High Bridge Trail offering 100k, 50k and a half marathon with aid stations, drop-bag service, pacer rules, event apparel and holiday-themed awards and traditions.

A 2 mile holiday-themed trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, part of the Liberty Mountain Trail Series, with post-race cookies, cocoa, awards, and a registration fee of $25.

Trail races around Holiday Lake in Appomattox, Virginia offering 50K, 25K and 10K options on single and double loop trails. Aid stations are about every four miles and lodging plus meals are available at the Holiday Lake 4H center.

Trail running weekend at Bear Creek Lake State Park featuring a 10.4 mile loop, a 4.2 mile Mini on park and single-track trails, and a virtual 10 mile option; in-person entries are capped and a portion of fees supports the park.

A 24 hour loop ultramarathon at Waid Park in Rocky Mount Virginia on a certified 1.178 mile course. Solo and relay team options use chip timing on a cinder surface, with awards for longest distance and top lap counts.

A spring mountain trail event in the Blue Ridge Mountains on March 20, 2027, offering 50 mile, 50k and 25k races on mostly single track and forest roads, with limited entries and cabins at the start finish.

A loop based trail event in April at James River State Park offering 10 mile, 50K and 50 mile options plus relays. Each loop is about 10 miles with roughly 1025 feet gain, riverside sections, singletrack, two aid stations and a 16 hour limi..

A night trail event on the High Bridge Trail State Park near Farmville, VA, with 100K, 50K, half marathon and 5K options. Races follow a rail trail with spaced aid stations; runners must carry water and the event is chip timed.