Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

A family-oriented trail running weekend in Snowshoe, WV featuring races from a kids mile to a 100K through state parks and national forest, plus movie night, markets, live music, and fireworks.

West Virginia Trail Fest is a family friendly trail running festival each May around Snowshoe in Pocahontas County, with scenic forest and single track races for all ages. Enjoy kids activities, a historic train ride and community fun.

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.

A measured 100 miles loop through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley featuring 14 climbs and about 14,000 feet of gain. The mixed road and trail course has a 24 hour cutoff to earn the silver buckle.

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.

Trail race on the Promised Land Trail behind Canaan Valley Resort offering a one-loop 5.9 mile and a two-loop 11.8 mile option. The field is limited to 200 participants and entrants receive a T-shirt and finisher medal.

A small field, high elevation 29 mile out and back near Crozet, Virginia, made of five repeats of a steep 2.9 mile climb with 1,522 ft gain each lap. Early August timing, gravel surface, shuttle parking from Greenwood Community Center and a..

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 historic 10k mountain run through an original Swiss settlement trail in Helvetia West Virginia. This long running event coincides with the community fair and celebrates Swiss heritage in the heart of the mountains.