Trail Running calendar near Crozet 2026-2027

An evening trail event on the High Bridge Trail with 5k, Half Marathon, and 50k courses starting at Camp Paradise; the 50k features multiple aid stations, pacer allowances on the back half, and a course cutoff at Prospect.

A cumulative event pairing Night Train and Freight Train at High Bridge Trail State Park with multiple combined-distance options and a $15 Challenge fee that supports trail maintenance. Finish both distances in the same year to earn a uniqu..

BeastLake in Moneta VA on July 4 offers a 3.1 mile obstacle course with 16 obstacles, a 3.1 mile run or walk, and a 1.5 mile family obstacle course with optional water features and food trucks.

A pet-friendly 5k at Snowshoe Mountain on July 5, 2026, presented by The North Face. The route runs through the woods and the Village of Snowshoe and allows participants to run or walk with their dogs.

A roughly 50 km trail ultramarathon on the southern Massanutten range with about 5,700 feet of elevation gain, six aid stations, and a post run gathering at the Route 211 commuter parking lot. Entry is limited to 75 runners.

Experience the West Side Quarry trail race along the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg. This 10k course features a steady climb and rolling hills with 426 feet of elevation gain for a dynamic running experience.

A summer trail event in Crozet, VA listed as a 30 Miler with about 29.0 miles and 7,610 feet of climbing. The steep gravel out-and-back laps include limited aid, shuttle parking, and rugged summer conditions.

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.

A 3.1 miles obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest education and elite competitors must complete all obstacles to qualify for prizes.

In-person 5K and 10K races at Leopold’s Preserve in Broad Run on August 23, 2026, with virtual entry options and registration tiers. The event is part of the Sippin Series in conjunction with the Farm Brewery at Broad Run; walkers welcome.

Experience an engaging 8 mile trail race through the winding singletrack of Fredericksburg. Navigate rolling hills and punchy climbs in this focused event supported by the local running community.

A new course at Albemarle CiderWorks on August 30, 2026 features in-person 5 km and 10 km races plus virtual entries; the route uses cross-country terrain and cider is available at the venue after the event.

A community running event at Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard in Louisa, VA on September 5, 2026, with 5 km and 10 km courses plus virtual options. Proceeds support Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue and its sanctuary work.

A clockwise 71-mile circuit of the orange-blazed Massanutten Trail around Fort Valley, VA, with 13,500 ft of elevation change, scheduled aid stations, strict qualifications and enforced cut-offs; GPX and aid charts are provided.

Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is the tenth annual trail event at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. The **5K** course runs across trails, fields, and forests on 470 acres and supports Camp Bethel through fees and sponsors.

A 10 mile trail race in Fredericksburg, VA that follows the Rappahannock River, moves through rolling hills, and finishes with a sustained climb. Top three men and top three women receive gift certificates.

Trail races at Douthat State Park featuring a roughly 13-mile loop used for a 50K, marathon, half marathon, and a six-mile race, with multiple aid stations, loop-based finisher rules, and limited field sizes.

A multi-distance trail festival in the Shenandoah Valley with technical mountain courses through national forest. Distances range from 21K to 100M and the event offers qualification routes for UTMB World Series Finals and Western States.

A looped trail event at Seven Bends State Park featuring roughly 10 mile loops on mixed terrain and multiple distances from 10 mile to 100 mile plus a Last Man Standing Ruck. Cutoffs, pacer rules, and awards vary by distance.

Trail runs of 10 and 5 miles at Powhatan State Park during the Pawpaw festival, featuring riverside singletrack, open-field views, a water station near mile 5, festival amenities, and park lodging options.