Trail Running calendar near Cumberland 2025-2026

Pawpaw 10 Miler and 5 Miler take place at Powhatan State Park in Powhatan, Virginia, pairing a park-centered trail race with the Pawpaw Festival. The events offer a 10-mile main course and a 5-mile option (plus hiker variants) that wind along the James River: riverfront flats, open fields, and shady..

9K for Semper K9 is a community running and walking event in Fredericksburg, Virginia, held at Old Mill Park along Canal Path by the Rappahannock River. The program includes a 9K race and a Kids .9 Mile Fun Run, welcoming runners, walkers, families. The course runs along canal paths in downtown Fred..

The Nasty 9 Trail Run takes place in Lexington, Virginia, within the scenic 600-acre Brushy Hills watershed in the Shenandoah Valley. This competitive trail race offers two distances: a challenging 9-mile course featuring over 2,000 feet of vertical gain, and a shorter 3-4 mile course with about 500..

The Brandy Station Battlefield 10k is a trail running event held at Brandy Station Battlefield in Virginia. The course combines cross country terrain with gravel dirt roads, featuring slight elevation gains but no major climbs. Runners can choose between 5k and 10k distances, with the 10k route bein..

Run to the Taproom - Creekside Farm Brewery 5K & 8K takes place at Creekside Farm Brewery in King George, Virginia. The event offers scenic 5K and 8K courses on a well-maintained dirt trail through a 1,000-acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. It is chip-timed with awards for Top 3 Overall and..

Hosted by the Association of the United States Army Southern Virginia Chapter, the Southern Virginia 5K offers a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run/Walk along the Capital Trail in Charles City, Virginia. The course runs on the scenic Capital Trail with options for all paces. The event takes place at 9220 Joh..

The Fox Trot 5k in Keswick is a scenic cross-country race held at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard. The event features a 5k course that includes a mix of flat gravel, dirt, paved roads, and some notable hills, offering a varied terrain for runners. Participants also have the option to run a 1-mile distan..

Howlin' Coyote Canicross Trail Race, held in King George, Virginia (11617 Caledon Rd), offers two canicross options: a 10K Canicross and a 1-mile Wild Pup. This dog-friendly, non-profit event is part of the Friends of Caledon State Park series and supports natural resources and educational programmi..

The Pocahontas Trail Festival is a trail running event held at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia. It features a Half Marathon and a 10k race, both starting and finishing on a large grass field near the park's boat launch. The course was redesigned to emphasize trail running, incorporat..

Piedmont 8 Hour takes place at Powhatan State Park in Powhatan, Virginia. The event offers an 8-hour format with 2.7-mile loops, each gaining about 60 feet of elevation. The course blends open meadow running with pine forests, delivering scenic fall foliage and plenty of birdlife.Runners receive aid..

The Wilderness Run 10k is a scenic cross-country trail race held at Wilderness Run Vineyard in Spotsylvania, Virginia, situated on historic Civil War battlefields. The course features rolling hills, with the 10k consisting of two laps of the 5k out-and-back route. Participants enjoy a vibrant atmosp..

The Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race takes place at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. It offers a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on primarily single-track trail with some forest roads, and a 5K (3.1 miles) out-and-back on a forest road. The event is the premier trail race in the Li..

The Bivanna Trail Extravaganza is a trail running event held in Charlottesville, Virginia, featuring multiple race distances on the scenic Rivanna Trail. Participants can choose from a 40-mile full loop, a 20-mile half loop (Demibivanna), a 10-mile quarter loop (Hemidemibivanna), or a 40-mile biking..

The Heart of Virginia Council Glow Trail Run 5K is a unique nighttime trail running event held at Camp Brady Saunders in Maidens, Virginia. This family-friendly race welcomes participants of all ages and is open to everyone, not just Scouts. The course features a 5K trail illuminated with glow-in-th..

Andy’s Backyard Ultra is a last-person-standing ultramarathon held at Teventrails in Earlysville, Virginia, about 14 miles northwest of Charlottesville. The event uses the Backyard Ultra format: competitors must complete a 4.17-mile lap within one hour, and laps continue hourly until only one runner..

Run the Chessie takes place on the Chessie Nature Trail at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, linking Lexington, Virginia, and Buena Vista along the Maury River. The event offers multiple race options: 26.2 miles Marathon 13.1 miles Half Marathon 10K 5K 26.2 Relay (four legs: approximately..

Run For Your Life 5k is a cross-country 5K Run/Walk held at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville, Virginia (17044 Adventure Bound Trail). The race takes place on Verdun’s cross-country course across a 67-acre woodland setting, offering a true 5K course suitable for runners and walkers. The event fea..

The Crozet Trails Crew 5K/10K Trail Run + Family Fun Run is a fundraiser in Crozet, Virginia hosted by the Crozet Trails Crew. The course starts and ends at Crozet Park, following rustic trails east of the park with roots, rocks, and ruts. Distances include Trail 5K, Trail 10K, and a Family Fun Run;..

Shenandoah Zombie Run is a 5K running event held at Camp Shenandoah in Swoope, Virginia. The course weaves through Camp Shenandoah’s hills and woods along Little North Mountain, offering forest trails as runners dodge zombies. Each participant wears a belt with three flags, representing lives to pro..

The Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. Low Key Halloween Haunts takes place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Charles City, Virginia. The event offers two distances: 5k 10k The published entry fee is $20. The entry includes an official race time, a finisher's medal, and a finish-line beer. T..