Trail Running calendar near Burke Lake 2026-2027

Run Through the Grapevine is an 8K cross country race at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The course runs through vineyard rows and adjacent hop yards, and all finishers receive one free winery tasting.

Trail and virtual runs at Valor Ranch in King George VA featuring timed 10K and 5K events, a 10K ruck, a 1 mile fun run, and 100 percent of proceeds supporting Valor Ranch charitable programs.

Trail races of 50K and 20K at Rosaryville State Park near Upper Marlboro, MD. Courses run on a 9.5 mile perimeter trail through woods and meadows with aid stations, drop bags, and a strict no-headphones policy.

Trail races at Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, VA offer two loop options, 5.2 miles or 9.5 miles. The course follows hiking trails, dirt roads and fields along Bull Run and includes designated spectator areas and park facilities.

A pre-Thanksgiving event at Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane offering in-person 3K and 6K races plus virtual options with medal and shirt choices; walkers and leashed pets are welcome.

A 5K cross country race at Herring Run Park on November 15, 2026, featuring mixed paved, field and technical single track surfaces. Entry is free and donations are accepted for scholarships and Friends of Herring Run Parks.

A 25K trail race in Queen Anne Maryland on November 21 2026 featuring mostly single track, runnable hills, three stocked aid stations, awards for top finishers, and no rain date.

Experience riverside singletrack at Riverbend Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. This event offers scenic Potomac River views, a dedicated kids program, and professional race support in a beautiful natural setting.

A 5K and 10K held November 22, 2026, on the flat Carderock section of the C&O Canal Towpath in Potomac, MD. Walkers are welcome and virtual options with medals and shirts are available.

A pre-Thanksgiving trail event at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, Virginia on November 25, 2026. Offers 5 km and 10 km in-person races plus virtual categories with medal and shirt options.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cross country style race through scenic Catonsville. Support the local high school running program with a chip timed 5K or a 1 Mile Family Fun Run for all ages.

A trail and canal run near Great Falls, Maryland on November 26, 2026 covering about 10 miles with options to shorten. Entry opens November 12 and is capped at 29 runners; entrants receive course instructions before the run.

Lake Anna Turkey Trot at Lake Anna State Park on November 27, 2026 offers a trail 5K plus 10K and half-marathon courses that are half trail and half paved. Walkers are welcome and park entrance fees apply.

A looped trail event in Prince William Forest Park offering 100 mile, 100K and 50K options on mostly single track with staffed aid stations, time limits, and an entry cap of 300 runners.

Experience the beauty of Fountainhead Regional Park on a course featuring hiking trails and dirt roads. With two distance options and a dedicated program for kids, this event offers a complete day of trail running near the Occoquan Reservoi..

A VHTRC holiday time 50k out and back on the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook to Fountainhead, with four aid stations and a GPX file for navigation. Entry includes lodge access, stocked aid stations, and a catered after party f..

A scenic trail event at Burke Lake Park on December 24, 2026, offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual entry options with medals and shirts. Walkers are welcome.

A minimally marked 40.3 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains that passes historic furnace ruins about halfway. The course has three aid stations, 6500 feet of climbing, and requires self navigation and self support.

A 31.7 mile New Year event in Prince William Forest Park run as three loops on groomed trails and some gravel roads. Unmanned aid at the start and finish is supplied by participants and entry is limited to 120.

Experience a scenic out and back half marathon on the flat and smooth Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Enjoy a unique post race campfire with roasted donuts and earn a custom finisher medal.