Trail Running calendar near Earlysville 2026-2027

An evening trail event on the High Bridge Trail with 5k, Half Marathon, and 50k courses starting at Camp Paradise; the 50k features multiple aid stations, pacer allowances on the back half, and a course cutoff at Prospect.

A cumulative event pairing Night Train and Freight Train at High Bridge Trail State Park with multiple combined-distance options and a $15 Challenge fee that supports trail maintenance. Finish both distances in the same year to earn a uniqu..

A mud-run fundraiser in King George, VA on June 27, 2026, featuring a 4-mile obstacle course and a 1-mile kids run, organized by the Dahlgren Lions Club with team awards by group size.

A lakeside trail race at Boar's Head Resort in Charlottesville on July 11, 2026, featuring a 5.2 mile loop with about 745 feet of elevation change. The race is open to runners and walkers and is part of the Summer Trail Running Series.

A roughly 50 km trail ultramarathon on the southern Massanutten range with about 5,700 feet of elevation gain, six aid stations, and a post run gathering at the Route 211 commuter parking lot. Entry is limited to 75 runners.

Experience the West Side Quarry trail race along the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg. This 10k course features a steady climb and rolling hills with 426 feet of elevation gain for a dynamic running experience.

A July trail event at Locust Shade Park in Triangle, VA offering 5K and 10K distances plus multiple virtual options. The courses run on shaded, scenic trails and walkers are welcome.

A summer trail event in Crozet, VA listed as a 30 Miler with about 29.0 miles and 7,610 feet of climbing. The steep gravel out-and-back laps include limited aid, shuttle parking, and rugged summer conditions.

A half marathon and a 50K on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, VA on August 8, 2026. Mostly flat rails to trails courses with time limits, finisher medals, apparel options and postrace food including free MooThru ice crea..

A running event at Third Winchester Battlefield on August 8, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon. Virtual entries are available and walkers are welcome.

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.

The Dead of Summer 6K will take place in Jeffersonton on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 6 kilometers.

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.

In-person 5K and 10K races run along the Bull Run Occoquan Trail at Bull Run Marina in Clifton, VA on August 15, 2026; virtual entries are available with different medal and shirt options and fees vary by registration period.

In-person 5K and 10K races at Leopold’s Preserve in Broad Run on August 23, 2026, with virtual entry options and registration tiers. The event is part of the Sippin Series in conjunction with the Farm Brewery at Broad Run; walkers welcome.

Experience an engaging 8 mile trail race through the winding singletrack of Fredericksburg. Navigate rolling hills and punchy climbs in this focused event supported by the local running community.

A trail event at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont offering 5K and 10K courses over rugged, hilly terrain on August 29, 2026. Virtual entries are available with medal and shirt options.

A new course at Albemarle CiderWorks on August 30, 2026 features in-person 5 km and 10 km races plus virtual entries; the route uses cross-country terrain and cider is available at the venue after the event.

A community running event at Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard in Louisa, VA on September 5, 2026, with 5 km and 10 km courses plus virtual options. Proceeds support Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue and its sanctuary work.

A clockwise 71-mile circuit of the orange-blazed Massanutten Trail around Fort Valley, VA, with 13,500 ft of elevation change, scheduled aid stations, strict qualifications and enforced cut-offs; GPX and aid charts are provided.