Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

Join ICY 8 at Lake Anna State Park for scenic figure 8 trail running with options from an 8 hour endurance to a half marathon plus or an 8 mile course. Choose your loops and enjoy post race food and awards.

Join the 13th annual Arctic 5k on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg VA. This 3.1 mile single track course with some forest roads delivers a crisp, fun winter trail run for all abilities.

Tackle scenic single track at the Walnut Creek 5 & Dime on Feb 7, 2026 in North Garden Virginia, with 5k and 10 mile options through Walnut Creek Park and lake views. Enjoy race swag, post race refreshments, and the friendly CATs community.

Trail loops around Holiday Lake in Appomattox offer 10K, 25K and 50K routes with over 2,000 feet of climb and scenic single track. Camp lodging, pre race pizza and a welcoming finish make this a cozy winter race day.

Hit the trail on Feb 14 for the 1781 Brewery 5k and 10k at Wilderness Run, a hilly cross country course with walkers welcome. Enjoy a post race beer or wine, a finisher medal and chip timing while supporting Semper Fi and America's Fund.

Run the scenic trails at Bear Creek Lake State Park Feb 21 to 23, 2026 with the RRRC Bear Creek Trail Runs, featuring a rolling 10 mile loop and a new 4.2 mile mini. In person and virtual options with limited entries make this a must do for..

Take on scenic forest trails at Conway Robinson State Forest with a 5k or two lap 10k, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. Support the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation and earn a finisher coin plus a tech shirt.

Join the fourth annual Naked Creek Trail Race at Panorama Farms in Earlysville VA. Choose a 25K or 10K through wooded singletrack, creek crossings and Blue Ridge views while supporting local high school cross country.

Challenge yourself at the Bel Monte Endurance Races in Lyndhurst, Virginia on March 14 with 25K, 50K, or 50 mile trail options through the George Washington National Forest. Expect rugged single track, big climbs and amazing views.

Run scenic trails around Terrapin Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 50k and half marathon options. Enjoy stocked aid stations, finisher swag and a welcoming community vibe supporting local youth mental health.

Run a scenic 4k or 8k on the rolling grounds of Twisted Oak Farm Brewery in White Post, VA. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, a tech shirt and a complimentary glass of beer, with a virtual option available.

Hone Quarry Ultra in Dayton Virginia on March 28, 2026 is a rugged 41.4 mile trail through George Washington National Forest with waterfalls, cliffside views and 8,000 feet of climbing. Entry is limited to 125 runners for a raw mountain cha..

Join the Rise and Rebuild 5K in Lynchburg on March 28, 2026 to support the Free Clinic of Central Virginia as it rebuilds its Main Street location. Enjoy a flat paved out and back on the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and run for a great cause.

Enjoy a scenic three loop 5k through Molon Lave Winery in Warrenton on April 4, 2026. Walkers and virtual runners welcome and finishers receive a winery glass, medal and tech shirt for a festive post race celebration.

Tackle the rugged Mineshaft 10k in Buchanan VA on April 4, 2026, featuring a scenic trail course with a steep climb, rocky sections and a flowing downhill finish. Limited to 100 runners with shuttle start and virtual option available.

Join the Trail Demon 5k and 10k at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont, VA on April 4, 2026, with in person or virtual entries. Expect technical forest trails, a finisher medal, tech shirt, chip timing and a post race beer.

Tackle rugged single and double track trails at James River State Park on April 11, 2026. Run 10 mile loops in 10 mile, 50k or 50 mile races with big climbs, river views and a 16 hour cutoff for an epic trail challenge.

Run through scenic vineyard trails at Southern Revere Cellars on April 18, 2026 with 5k and 10k options and a virtual race. Enjoy a postrace glass of wine or beer while supporting Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.

Run scenic vineyard loops at Mountain & Vine in Faber with 3k, 6k or 9k over hilly terrain. Enjoy a finisher medal, tech shirt and a glass of wine while supporting the Nelson County volunteer fire department.

Run Fest at Panorama Farms is an inaugural spring trail festival on private farm trails near Charlottesville with a 4 mile, a family 1 mile and a 4 person relay. Enjoy an after party with local beer, food and music while supporting the UVA..