Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

A trail race on June 27, 2026 in Canaan Valley State Park with one and two loop options on the Promised Land Trail. The event includes a participant shirt, a local finisher medal, awards, and local lodging and camping options.

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 lakeside trail race at Boar's Head Resort in Charlottesville on July 11, 2026, featuring a 5.2 mile loop with about 745 feet of elevation change. The race is open to runners and walkers and is part of the Summer Trail Running Series.

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.

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 running event at Third Winchester Battlefield on August 8, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon. Virtual entries are available and walkers are welcome.

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 6K cross country race beginning and ending at Death Ridge Brewery, using parts of the Verdun Adventure Bound course. The event features varied trails, ponds and bridged streams, race shirts for early registrants, and awards with proceeds..

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.

A trail event at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont offering 5K and 10K courses over rugged, hilly terrain on August 29, 2026. Virtual entries are available with medal and shirt options.

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.

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 5K running race hosted by Hartwood High School Cross Country on September 12, 2026 in Stafford, VA. It is the first annual StallionsXC Open and serves as the opening race of the Stallion Invitational, with high school races afterward.

A 6.2 mile mountain run on country roads and trails in Helvetia, West Virginia, with a non competitive 2 mile walk and a 250 yard kids run for ages 10 and under. Registration and fees vary by event.

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.

A multi-surface 5K run and walk on the Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown campus; family friendly and open to walkers. A portion of proceeds will support the Recovery Connection Scholarship and registration costs $30.