Trail Running calendar near Charlottesville 2026-2027

A minimally marked 40.3-mile counter-clockwise loop through the Massanutten Mountains with about 6,500 feet of climb, three aid stations, and limited entry; participants must self-navigate, self-support, and prepare for winter mountain cond..

A 50 km New Year trail run at Prince William Forest Park with three repeats of a roughly 10-mile loop, mostly on groomed trails. The event uses an unmanned aid spread at the start/finish and has limited entry.

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.

A 32 mile point to point mountain training run on Jan 16, 2027, covering roughly the first third of the MMT 100 with about 4,600 feet of ascent. It requires a shuttle, includes two aid stations and has limited entry.

Holiday Lake offers 10K, 25K, and 50K distances on a scenic loop around the lake in Appomattox, Virginia. The 50K is known as a classic first ultra and kicks off the Lynchburg Ultra Series. Weather can range from pleasant sun to snowy winte..

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 rocky, technical 50 km on mostly forested single track in the northern Massanutten range, with 6,400 ft of elevation and limited aid at Mudhole Gap and Elizabeth Furnace; navigation relies on blazes, turnsheet, and GPX.