Trail Running calendar near Central Business District 2025-2026

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

Tackle scenic James River Trail at James River State Park in April 2026 with day and night 10 mile runs or multi loop 50K and 50 mile options. Expect steady climbs, riverside flats and on course aid with gluten free options.

Run through scenic vineyard trails at Southern Revere Cellars on April 18, 2026 with 5k and 10k options and a virtual race. Enjoy a postrace glass of wine or beer while supporting Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.

Run scenic vineyard loops at Mountain & Vine in Faber with 3k, 6k or 9k over hilly terrain. Enjoy a finisher medal, tech shirt and a glass of wine while supporting the Nelson County volunteer fire department.

Hellgate 100K++ is a 66.6 mile winter night trail ultramarathon through the Blue Ridge near Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. Expect rugged, snowy terrain and a fierce challenge that doubles as a Western States 100 qualifier.

Conquer the Cove invites trail runners to Carvins Cove for 25k and marathon races on May 31, 2026. Limited to 300 entries with virtual options, this scenic, challenging event crowns every finisher with a medal.

Join The Big Run Roanoke at Fallon Park for a scenic timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway plus a free kids fun run. Organized with Brooks and Virginia Amateur Sports, the race supports Smiles4Tab and features awards and a midpoint prize.

Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10k, or 5k on the USATF certified Jackson River Scenic Trail in Covington Virginia, a mostly flat crushed gravel route with river views. Finishers receive commemorative medals and awards.

Night Train is an evening trail run along the scenic High Bridge Trail in Farmville, VA, offering distances from 5K to 50K plus a family 5K option. Start and finish at Camp Paradise and enjoy a memorable finish across the bridge.

Take on the Odyssey Trail Running Rampage at Douthat State Park on September 12, 2026, with four loop distances from six miles to 50K on rugged trails with steep climbs. Expect chip timing, a performance shirt, finisher pint mug and post ra..

The Shenandoah Zombie Run will take place in Swoope on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.