Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

Old Dominion is a measured 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley near Fort Valley, Virginia. The course covers varied road and trail surfaces with 14 climbs and about 14,000 feet of gain and a 24 hour b..

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 just under 50 km trail run in the southern Massanutten range with about 5,700 ft of elevation change, six aid stations, and a start and finish at the Route 211 parking area. Entry is limited to 75 runners.

A small, early August looped event in Crozet, VA featuring five steep gravel laps totaling 29.0 miles and about 7,610 ft of elevation gain, limited entry, basic aid, and shuttle parking.

A race day at Third Winchester Battlefield on August 8, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances plus virtual options and tiered registration fees; walkers are welcome and courses pass through battlefield scenery.

A remote trail event on routes near the Wild Oak Trail, held on a roughly 60 km course with a 50 km party option. The route has about 8,000 feet of climbing, limited aid stations, minimal course markings, and a restricted field size.

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.

A 71-mile, orange-blazed circuit on the Massanutten Trail with rugged, rocky terrain, multiple aid stations and two drop bag options, strict qualification and entry limits, and enforced cutoffs.

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.

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.

Woodstock Warrior is a looped trail event at Seven Bends State Park near Woodstock, VA offering 10 mile, 50k, 50 mile, 100 mile and Last Man Standing Ruck distances on mixed terrain. Each loop is about 10 miles with roughly 1600 ft of gain.

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.