Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

A scenic loop at Sky Meadows State Park on May 31, 2026, offering 5K and 10K courses with views of fields, streams and Turners Pond. Walkers are welcome and virtual entries are available with medal and shirt options.

A measured 100 mile loop in Fort Valley, Virginia, through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley with 14 climbs and about 14,000 feet of elevation gain. There is a 24 hour cutoff for the silver buckle and 28 hours to finish.

A cross country 5K and 1 Mile at Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard in Keswick on June 7, 2026, with in person and virtual options, a reserved post race cabana for participants, and a gift basket raffle.

A single-track trail race behind Zehmer Hall in Charlottesville covering about 3.1 miles, with steep climbs, technical footing, timing and bibs, and prizes for top finishers.

A USATF certified trail event in Covington, Virginia featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K along the crushed gravel Jackson River Scenic Trail. Finishers receive a commemorative medal and awards for top overall and age group..

A community 5K and 1 mile Fun Run in Warrenton, VA that raises funds for Fauquier Education Farm, a 501(c)(3) that advances agricultural education and donates its harvest to local food banks.

Experience a 40 mile ultramarathon through the Monongahela National Forest and Dolly Sods Wilderness. This trail run features the natural beauty of West Virginia with a route based around the Canaan Valley Resort State Park.

A trail race in Canaan Valley State Park on June 27, 2026 with one loop of 5.9 miles or two loops for 11.8 miles on the Promised Land Trail, about 350 feet elevation gain per loop. Field is limited to 200 runners.

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.

A rugged out and back run near Crozet, Virginia covering about 29 miles with roughly 7,610 feet of climbing over five steep gravel laps. Limited to 65 runners, informal entry with a small fee and a waitlist.

A road and trail event at Third Winchester Battlefield in Winchester VA on August 8 2026 offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options. 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 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.

Leopold’s Preserve 5k & 10k in Broad Run, VA on August 23, 2026 features 5 km and 10 km distances, welcomes walkers, and offers virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.

Trail race at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont VA offering 5 km and 10 km routes plus virtual options. The courses run on rugged, winding trails with steep climbs and descents through rural landscapes.

A community running event at Albemarle CiderWorks on August 30, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses plus virtual entries. The course is listed as new for 2025 and cider will be available after the race.

A 5K and 10K held at Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard in Louisa, Virginia on September 5, 2026 with in-person and 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.