Trail Running calendar near Charlottesville 2025-2026

Event overview Races take place at the Green Bank Science Center on the Green Bank Observatory campus. Courses pass fields, wooded single track, and site roads and provide views of observatory telescopes, including the Robert C. Byrd Green..

Run the scenic High Bridge Trail in Farmville on December 6 with options from half marathon to a challenging 100k. Flat rail trail, aid stations, finisher awards and a friendly small race vibe for newcomers and ultrarunners.

The Run for Valor 10K is a trail running event held at Valor Ranch in King George, Virginia. The race features a 10K run, a 10K weighted ruck, a 5K run, and a 1-mile fun run/walk suitable for all ages and paces. The course traverses farm tr..

Event overview Devil Dog Ultras takes place at Prince William Forest Park (Cabin Camp 5) in Triangle, VA on December 6, 2025. The event offers the following distances: 100-Mile 100K 50K Entry is limited to 300 runners. Time limits are 32..

Freight Train 100k/50k : Farmville, VA The Freight Train event in Farmville, Virginia offers multiple distance options on a rail trail that runs through High Bridge Trail State Park. The event uses the Train Station at 510 W. 3rd Street as..

The Tinsel Trot 10k in Louisa, VA, is a festive cross-country running event held at Southern Revere Cellars. The course loops around the winery property, with the 10k consisting of four laps and the 5k two laps, featuring gentle terrain wit..

The Pocahontas Half is a scenic running event held at Pocahontas State Park near Richmond, Virginia. It features a half marathon, 10k, and 5k race, all taking place on the forested Bright Hope Trail, which offers a soft dirt and pine needle..

Tackle the Willis River fat ass trail at Bear Creek Lake State Park on January 4, 2026, with 50K, 35K and 20K courses over rolling, sometimes wet terrain and stream crossings. Entry is free; please bring a prepackaged food donation to share..

The Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon, held in King George, Virginia, offers a scenic out-and-back course along the flat, smooth Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. This event features a 13.1-mile race on an old railroad bed, providing a comfortab..

Arctic 5K Trail Race is staged by Campus Recreation at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. The 3.1-mile course blends single-track trails with forest roads, delivering a wintry, challenging run as the fourth race in the Liberty M..

Event overview ICY-8 is a trail running event held at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, VA. The event includes a concurrently held ICY-8 HALF MARATHON+. The half marathon+ requires participants to complete three loops from largest to sm..

Celebrate Valentine weekend with Holiday Lake races in Appomattox on Feb 14, 2026, offering 10K, 25K and a friendly 50K that loops scenic roads and trails. The 50K opens the Lynchburg Ultra Series and welcomes first time ultra runners.

The RRRC Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Run is a scenic trail race held at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, Virginia, about 45 minutes west of Richmond. The event features a challenging 10-mile loop course through the piedmont hills of C..

Event overview The 2026 Paradise Springs 5k & 10k takes place on February 28, 2026 at Paradise Springs, 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA. The event is organized by Bishops Events and points from the races count toward the year-long 5k,..

The Winter Conway Robinson 10k is a trail running event held at Conway Robinson State Forest Park in Gainesville, Virginia. The race features a scenic loop course through forest trails with some technical terrain and minor hills, with the 1..

No Man's 50K in Triangle, VA is a women only trail running event offering 50K and 25K loop options through scenic single track and forest roads. Enjoy fully stocked aid stations and a supportive, challenging day on the trails.

Tackle rugged single track trails in the Blue Ridge at the Bel Monte Endurance Races in Lyndhurst, Virginia. Choose from 25K, 50K, or a 50 Miler for a scenic, challenging day in George Washington National Forest.

Run the 11th Dogwood Ultra at Twin Lakes State Park in Green Bay VA, with 48, 24 and 12 hour races, relays, a 10 mile race and a Parent Loop. Tackle a rolling 3.42 mi loop with stream crossings and primitive camping.

The Twisted Oak 8k is a cross-country running event held at Twisted Oak Farm Brewery in White Post, Virginia. The course features scenic views around the brewery property with minimal hills, where the 8k race consists of two laps. Participa..

Explore rugged trails around Terrapin Mountain in Sedalia, VA with 50k and half marathon options on March 21, 2026. Enjoy stocked aid stations, swag, camping, and a post race meal while supporting local youth mental health programs.