Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

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.

A 5K and 10K event at Leopold’s Preserve in Broad Run on August 23, 2026, offering in-person and virtual options and included in the Sippin Series with the Farm Brewery at Broad Run.

Trail-style 5K and 10K at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont, VA on August 29, 2026, featuring rugged terrain, steep climbs, and virtual entry options with medals and shirts.

A 5k and 10k cross-country run at Albemarle CiderWorks on August 30, 2026, with virtual participation options. The course is new for 2025 and cider will be available after the event.

A road race at Fifty-Third Winery in Louisa, Virginia on September 5, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and several virtual options, with proceeds benefiting Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.

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.

Experience the mountain trails of Douthat State Park with four race distances ranging from six miles to a 50K ultra. Runners will navigate waterfalls and climbing sections within the scenic Virginia State Park Adventure Series.

A 10k mountain run through the Swiss-rooted village of Helvetia, West Virginia, following historic settlement trails and running through the town center. The race coincides with the Helvetia Fair and is paired with the Blackwater Canyon Hal..

A multi-distance trail running festival in the Shenandoah Valley offering 100M, 100K, 50K and 21K races on technical mountain terrain with UTMB World Series and Western States qualification.

A looped trail event at Seven Bends State Park offering 10-mile loops with mixed terrain and multiple distances from 10 miles to 100 miles, plus a Last Man Standing Ruck; timed cutoffs and specific pacer and drop rules apply.

Join the 7th annual Trails 4 Miles for a fall challenge at Sherando Park. Choose from a mixed-surface 4-mile trail run, a new mountain bike time trial, or a one-mile fun run/walk. All proceeds support the I'm Just Me Movement.

A 33.3 mile single loop trail run in the George Washington National Forest featuring a climb of Big Schloss with 360 degree views and three aid stations. Entry is limited to 60 runners and opens August 3, 2026.

A 110 miles trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with 22,300 feet of climbing and a 48 hours limit. The reverse MMT route uses rugged singletrack, includes two climbs of Waterfall, and requires crew support for the second half.

Experience a technical trail race with your dog at a scenic equine rehabilitation facility in Virginia. Enjoy distances from 1.25 miles to 10K followed by a finishers festival with food trucks and a biergarten.

An annual flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County WV, held October 4, 2026. Proceeds support trail maintenance and local athletic activities.

Three consecutive trail runs on the Eastern Continental Divide take place in the Monongahela National Forest over Columbus Day Weekend. Distances are 50 kilometers, 50 miles and a 13.1 mile run near Spruce Knob and Seneca Rocks.

A weekend of obstacle races at Massanutten Resort on October 24-25, 2026 with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and kids races on mountain trails featuring rocky terrain and steep climbs. Team entries can secure the same start time and eligible staf..

Event Format Andy's Backyard Ultra is a "last person standing" ultramarathon. Runners must complete a lap of 4.17 miles every hour to remain in the race. The event continues until only one runner remains; that runner must then com..

A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trail..