Trail Running calendar near Dayton 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 cross country 5k and 10k at Wilderness Run and 1781 Brewing in Spotsylvania on February 14, with on-course water stations, chip timing, finisher awards, a virtual option, and proceeds benefiting Semper Fi and America’s Fund.

A trail running weekend at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, VA, featuring a 10 mile loop, a 4.2 mile mini on park trails and single track, and a virtual 10 mile option. In-person fields are limited and some awards are age specific.

Tackle forest trails on a two lap loop at Conway Robinson State Forest. This winter 10k offers series points, a technical shirt, and supports pet rescue. Walkers are welcome, and a virtual option is available.

Run a 25K or 10K on the private trails of Panorama Farms in Virginia. The course is mostly wooded single and doubletrack with views of Naked Creek and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This event supports the local running community and is Trail Si..

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 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 cross country 4k and 8k around Twisted Oak Farm Brewery in White Post, VA with chip timing, water stations, and a virtual option. Points count toward multiple series including Back of the Pack and Sippin' Series.

A trail event at Wilderness Run Vineyards in Locust Grove featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile run, on-site parking, post race music and food, drink tickets for runners over 21, and proceeds benefiting St Patrick School.

A cross-country 5K and 1 Mile run at Wilderness Run Vineyards in Spotsylvania on March 21, 2026, featuring trail hills, on-site parking, a food truck and live music, drink tickets for adults, a 50/50 raffle, and awards across multiple age g..

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.

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.

A three-loop 5k at Molon Lave Winery in Warrenton, VA on April 4, 2026, run as a cross country route with two water stations and chip timing. The race counts toward multiple series and offers a virtual option.

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 Trail Demon 10k is a technical trail race on a forest loop at Dirt Farm Brewing in Virginia. Runners receive a finisher medal, a tech shirt, and a post race beer. Proceeds support the Boulder Crest Foundation for veterans and first resp..

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.

Run a scenic, four-lap cross-country 10k at Southern Revere Cellars. Your registration includes chip timing, a tech shirt, and a post-race beverage. The event supports a local animal rescue charity.

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.

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..

Run through the scenic vineyards of Barrel Oak Winery on a challenging cross-country course with hills and gravel paths. Runners receive a finisher's medal, tech shirt, and a glass of wine, with proceeds supporting veterans. A virtual optio..