Trail Running calendar near Earlysville 2026-2027

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.

Run a scenic off road trail through a 1000 acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a post race celebration at the brewery with live music craft beer and a souvenir pint glass.

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.

Trail ultramarathons at Seven Bends State Park run on a roughly 10 mile mixed terrain loop, with distances from 10 miles to 100 miles plus a Last Man Standing Ruck. Cutoffs apply and specified pacer and aid station rules govern the event.

Trail runs and hikes at Powhatan State Park along the James River with 10 and 5 mile options, a water station near mile 5, early-registration shirts, and proceeds benefiting the Friends of Powhatan State Park.

Trails 4 Miles is an annual event at Sherando Park with a mixed-surface four mile trail race, an untimed one mile fun run on the paved path, and a new mountain bike time trial. Proceeds support the I'm Just Me Movement.

A 33.3 mile single loop trail run in the George Washington National Forest featuring a climb of Big Schloss with 360 degree views and three aid stations. Entry is limited to 60 runners and opens August 3, 2026.

Run the Rock Rockville is the fourth annual 5K at Luck Stone Rockville on 26 September 2026, featuring a course through a working quarry and a post race zone with vendors, music, raffles, and family activities.

Experience the full reservoir trail system on this thirteen mile course in Fredericksburg. Runners navigate flowing singletrack and five distinct climbs totaling over nine hundred feet of elevation gain through scenic wooded terrain.

A 110 miles trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with 22,300 feet of climbing and a 48 hours limit. The reverse MMT route uses rugged singletrack, includes two climbs of Waterfall, and requires crew support for the second half.

Trail canicross races at Caledon State Park offer two distances, allow leashed dogs, and provide a reusable speedCup; entry fees support Friends of Caledon State Park.

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.

A 12 hour trail run at Prince William Forest Park featuring a 6.5 mile figure eight loop on single track and fire road, two aid stations, and options for solo or two person relay teams.

Experience the scenic beauty of Pocahontas State Park at this trail festival featuring a loop course 10k and half marathon. Enjoy runnable trails and professional timing in a picturesque Virginia forest setting.

Trail races at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton VA on October 4, 2026. Options of 5.4 or 10 miles on mostly singletrack through forest and meadow across the former prison grounds.

A fall trail event at Pohick Bay Regional Park offering 5 km and 10 km race options plus virtual entries; walkers are welcome and multiple registration tiers are available.

A three day stage race around Spruce Knob in Circleville WV featuring a 50k, a 50 mile, a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5k. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 16, 2026.

An eight hour looped trail event at Powhatan State Park featuring a 2.7 mile loop and about 60 feet of elevation change per lap. Options include individual, relay, hiker, and a Parent Loop for family laps.

A weekend of obstacle races at Massanutten Resort on October 24-25, 2026 with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and kids races on mountain trails featuring rocky terrain and steep climbs. Team entries can secure the same start time and eligible staf..

Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.