Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

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.

A 33.3 mile single-loop trail run in the George Washington National Forest with 6150 feet of elevation change. The route includes three aid stations and a climb to Big Schloss with broad 360° ridge and valley views.

A 110 mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with 22,300 feet of elevation gain, a 48 hour limit, required second half crew support, and limited course markings and medical services.

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.

Experience a flat and fast race through West Virginia at the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon. This scenic event offers full and half marathon distances within the beautiful Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

Experience a three day trail running series in the Monongahela National Forest. Cover distances of 50 km, 50 miles, and a half marathon along the Eastern Continental Divide during the autumn season.

Test your strength at Massanutten Resort with obstacle races through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Choose from 5K and 10K courses or a dedicated Kids Race set against a backdrop of steep hills and forest trails.

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..

Experience a seasonal trail run or walk through the scenic Conway Robinson State Forest in Gainesville with 5k and 10k distance options for all participants.

The Shenandoah Zombie Run is a unique 5K survival challenge at Camp Shenandoah. Runners dodge zombies on a trail course through the woods and hills, trying to keep the flags on their belt. Everyone gets a medal, declaring them either a Surv..

A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.

Trek across the rugged Blue Ridge slopes of Virginia with four distance options ranging from 7 to 28 miles. This timed mountain event features scenic single track trails and a post trek celebration at the base camp.

Set on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia on November 7, 2026, the event offers a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay. Courses are USATF certified, the marathon is a Boston qualifier, and a virtual option is available.

A mountain trail ultramarathon in Montebello, Virginia offering 100K, 50 miles and 50K routes across single track, dirt and gravel through the Blue Ridge, with start and finish at Montebello Campground and key aid stations on course.

Take on a trail run through Walnut Creek Park with both 5k and 10k options. Your participation supports Rikki's Refuge, and you'll earn points in the organizer's annual race series. Runners receive a tech shirt, finisher's medal, and chip t..

Run through the vineyards at Barrel Oak Winery on this pre Thanksgiving cross country course. The event features a 3k and 6k race, with participants receiving a finisher's medal, tech shirt, and a post race drink. The race supports Warriors..

A minimally marked 40.3-mile counter-clockwise loop through the Massanutten Mountains with about 6,500 feet of climb, three aid stations, and limited entry; participants must self-navigate, self-support, and prepare for winter mountain cond..