Trail Running calendar near Covington 2026-2027

A mid February trail event at Holiday Lake near Appomattox offering 50K, 25K and a mostly single track 10K. Loop courses use trails and country roads with aid stations about every four miles.

A calendar-year endurance challenge in New River Gorge National Park featuring three races over three seasons. Entry covers all three events, is limited to 50 spots, and includes finisher awards while supporting Adventure Appalachia.

A winter point to point 50K across New River Gorge National Park featuring ridgeline single track, waterfalls, and river views. Aid stations and a shuttle support runners, who must carry required winter gear and meet a ten hour limit.

Trail races at Montvale Park on February 28, 2026 offering 5 mile and 8.4 mile courses plus virtual entries. Courses run on a 6.5 mile trail system through old growth forest and the field is capped at 225 runners.

Run the scenic Dick and Willie Passage in Martinsville VA with 9 mile and 5 mile out and back options on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Hit the 9 mile standard to earn a Golden Railroad Spike or join virtually with race day packet pickup.

Bel Monte Endurance Races in Lyndhurst, Virginia offer 50 Miler, 50K and 25K trail courses through the George Washington National Forest with substantial elevation gain. Entries are non-refundable.

Trail Nut in Bedford VA features a trail 10k and a half marathon on March 14 2026 with virtual options, mostly single track trails, water stops on course, and a first loop cutoff for the half marathon.

Trail trail races in Sedalia, VA on March 21, 2026 offering a 50k and a half-marathon through Terrapin Mountain and nearby ridges. Entries include swag, aid stations, a finisher shirt, a post-race meal, and free tent and car camping.

A 41.4 mile trail ultra in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley featuring about 8,000 feet of climb, six fully stocked aid stations, notable natural landmarks, and a 125 runner field limit. Crews and pacers are not allowed.

This fundraising 5K supports the Free Clinic of Central Virginia's efforts to rebuild after a fire. The event offers in-person and virtual options on a paved trail course in Lynchburg. Participants can also fundraise for free entry and othe..

Explore a historic trail past old mines on the Mineshaft 10k in Virginia. Runners are shuttled to the start of a route featuring technical sections and a fast downhill finish. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.

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

A looped trail event at James River State Park offering 10 mile, 50k, 50 mile and relay options, with varied singletrack and riverside flats and a loop-based finish system.

A community event at Johnsons Orchard on April 11, 2026, offering a chip-timed 5K and a 3K walk, family registration options, on-site packet pickup, refreshments and on-course rural scenery.

A hilly 3k 6k and 9k loop around Mountain and Vine Vineyards with chip timing, a finisher medal and a glass of wine. Points count toward several yearlong series and the event supports the local volunteer fire department.

Falling Water Ultras on April 25, 2026 in the New River Gorge area offers 100K and 50K solo options plus two person and four person 100K relays. The course is four 15.5 mile loops with creek crossings, waterfalls, and about 2400 feet of cli..

A **50K** trail race on April 25, 2026 near Bedford, Virginia, starting at Promise Land Youth Camp. The course mixes grassy roads and downhill single track with over 7,400 feet of total gain and aid at seven points.

A six mile rim to rim road race across the New River Gorge near Fayetteville featuring a 1300 foot descent and ascent and a steep 20 percent section. The race finishes at Adventures on the Gorge with a post race brunch.

Perfect Day 50K in Massanutten is a 50 kilometer event on May 2, 2026, at Massanutten Western Slope near Keezletown, Virginia. It offers individual entries and team options for two or three people with a listed price of $99 per person.

A point to point trail event through New River Gorge National Park on May 17, 2026, with 50 mile, 50K, relay, ruck, pacer, and virtual options. Finish in historic Thurmond and return to the start by train.