Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

Run or walk a scenic off road 5K course along the Cacapon River and Lewis Farm. This benefit event supports local youth programs while celebrating the Wardensville Spring Fest with local food and creativity.

Experience a downhill 3 km run through the scenic quartzite ridges of Seneca Rocks. This free gravel road event crosses the Potomac River as part of the Fourest Festival celebrations.

Event Details The Memorial Day 10K Run & 2 Mile Walk takes place on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is organized by the Community Access Network (CAN) and is the seventh race in the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Seri..

Experience a scenic loop course through Sky Meadows State Park featuring views of fields and streams. This event offers 5k and 10k distances for both runners and walkers in the heart of Delaplane.

Tackle the historic Old Dominion 100, a classic ultramarathon loop through Virginia's Massanutten Mountains. The challenging course mixes roads and trails with 14,000 feet of climbing. Earn a silver buckle by finishing within 24 hours in th..

Experience the natural beauty of Virginia at the Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon. Run along the Jackson River with spectacular mountain views in a variety of distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

Event Overview The Fauquier Education Farm 5K and Fun Run is a fundraising event for the Fauquier Education Farm, a 501(c)(3) organization. The organization's mission is to advance agriculture through education and best practice farming. It..

Experience an ultra marathon through the Monongahela National Forest and Dolly Sods Wilderness Areas. Run across various terrains including boulder filled plains and ancient sphagnum bogs in the mountains of West Virginia.

Experience the scenic beauty of West Virginia at the Canaan Valley Trail Run. Choose between 5.9 and 11.8 mile distances on the Promised Land Trail with post race snacks and finisher medals provided.

Experience the scenic and historical landscape of Winchester Virginia with a 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon at Third Winchester Battlefield. Both runners and walkers are welcome to participate in person or virtually.

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.

Experience the Leopold’s Preserve 5k and 10k in Broad Run Virginia. This Sippin Series event welcomes both runners and walkers for a scenic race through the preserve in collaboration with the Farm Brewery at Broad Run.

Conquer rugged terrain and steep inclines at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont. Choose between 5k and 10k distances through breathtaking landscapes and enjoy a post race beer at the finish line.

Experience a cross-country run through the scenic grounds of Albemarle CiderWorks in Virginia. Choose between 5k and 10k distances or participate virtually followed by post-race cider at the orchard.

Run through the beautiful Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard in Louisa, Virginia. This 5k and 10k event supports animal rescue and sanctuary efforts for local wildlife and farm animals.

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.

Experience a technical trail adventure through the Appalachian Mountains and Shenandoah Valley. With four distances from 21K to 100M, this festival serves as a qualifier for the UTMB World Series Finals and Western States.

Conquer a challenging 10-mile loop at Seven Bends State Park in this multi-distance trail event. Choose from a 100-miler, 50-miler, 50k, 10-miler, or a Last Man Standing Ruck format. It's a cup-less race where strategy and resilience meet s..

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.

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.