Trail Running calendar near Chesterfield 2026-2027

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.

Multiple USATF certified races take place on the Dismal Swamp course in Chesapeake, VA, including 50K, marathon, half marathon and a 50K relay. Aid stations are provided and finishers receive apparel and medals.

A trail event at Pocahontas State Park on December 12, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances through the wooded Bright Hope Trail area. Walkers are welcome and virtual entry options are available with medal and shirt choices.

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 half marathon and a 5K at Harwoods Mill Park in Yorktown on January 17, 2026, with shuttle parking from McReynolds Athletic Complex. Limited fields, four aid stations, on-site packet pick-up and specific trail conditions.

A winter trail event at Holiday Lake, VA offering 50K, 25K and a mostly single-track 10K, with on-site bunk lodging, aid stations about every four miles, event swag, a Friday briefing with pizza and a post-race lunch.

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 multi-day loop ultramarathon at Twin Lakes State Park offering distances from 10 miles to 72 hour events, runner and hiker categories, relays, cupless aid stations, finisher awards, and a 100 mile buckle.

A 14 mile untimed point to point trail run along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail that starts at one Sheetz and finishes at another. The event features unusual aid station snacks and practical finisher swag.

A trail event at James River State Park on a 10 mile loop with varied single and double track and about 1,025 feet of climbing per loop. Distances include 10 mile day and night races, 50k, 50 mile solo and relays.

An overnight team trail relay at Pocahontas State Park on April 23-24, 2027, with single-track loops and lake views. Teams of three to eight runners cover 120 miles total, about 15 miles per runner, with camping and glamping options.

A 24 hour solo and team run in Hampton, VA on a flat 3.75 mile dirt loop. Awards, distance plaques, and participant shirts are provided, and proceeds support the American Cancer Society.

A trail run of about 10k that features roots, gravel, rough terrain and low hanging branches. Water stops are self serve and participants must bring their own hydration; wave starts are used to manage trail volume.