Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

A 5K trail run and walk on private property near Amissville, Virginia, benefiting the Chefs For Kids Foundation. The mostly dirt course has gentle hills; registration includes a race T-shirt, bib, and post-race refreshments.

Perfect Day 50K in Massanutten is a 50 kilometer event on May 2, 2026, at Massanutten Western Slope near Keezletown, Virginia. It offers individual entries and team options for two or three people with a listed price of $99 per person.

A 100 mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten Mountains with rocky terrain, short steep climbs totaling over 18,000 feet of ascent and a 36 hour cutoff. The event features well stocked aid stations, marked trails and lodging options.

A May trail festival in Snowshoe, West Virginia offering races from a kids mile to a 100K ultramarathon. The weekend pairs trail running with historic railroad rides, local markets, live music, and family activities in Snowshoe Village.

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.

Join a scenic 5K run/walk beside the Cacapon River in Wardensville, West Virginia. The event is part of the town's Spring Fest and all proceeds support local youth programs. Run, walk, or cheer before enjoying a day of community celebration..

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..

Run a scenic but technical loop trail at Sky Meadows. The event features a 5k and 10k, with finisher medals and chip timing. Points count towards multiple race series, and walkers are welcome.

A measured *100-mile* loop through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley with varied terrain, 14,000 feet of gain and 14 climbs. The volunteer-run event offers a 24 hour cutoff for the silver buckle.

Four race distances run on a USATF certified trail in Covington, Virginia, following an old railroad bed along the Jackson River. Mostly crushed gravel with light hills, on-course wildlife, finishers' medals, and awards for top overall and..

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..

A 40 mile trail run in Canaan Valley, West Virginia, held in mid June and routed mainly through Monongahela National Forest. The course crosses Dolly Sods and Roaring Plains with a mix of plateau, bogs, forest paths, and rocky plains.

A trail race on the Promised Land Trail in Canaan Valley State Park on June 27 2026, offering one-loop and two-loop options. Participants receive a finisher medal, a McClumsy T shirt, post race snacks and beer for those 21 and older.

Run a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on the scenic trail loops of the Third Winchester Battlefield. The event includes chip timing, a finisher's medal, and supports Operation Enduring Warrior. Walkers are welcome, and participation counts toward..

Run on the flat, scenic dirt trails of Leopold's Preserve in this 5k and 10k event. Participants receive a medal, shirt, and chip timing, with points counting towards several annual series. A virtual race option is also available.

The Inferno 10k is a forest trail race on a looping course behind Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont. Runners tackle a route with roots, rocks, and elevation changes. Finishers earn a medal, a tech shirt, and a post race beer.

A cross-country 5k and 10k at Albemarle CiderWorks featuring chip timing, a finisher medal, technical shirt and a glass of cider; proceeds support Rikki's Refuge.

A trail race day at Douthat State Park offering 50K, marathon, half marathon and six mile options with looped courses, significant elevation gain, stocked aid stations and chip timing.

Test your endurance on a scenic 10-mile loop at Seven Bends State Park. Choose from distances like the 10-miler, 50k, 50-mile, 100-mile, or a Last Man Standing Ruck challenge. This event features mixed terrain, strict cutoffs, and is organi..

A marathon and half marathon on October 4, 2026 in Cass, West Virginia along the Greenbrier River Trail. The course is described as flat and scenic and proceeds support the trail through nonprofit organizations.