Trail Running calendar near Faber 2025-2026

Tackle the Mineshaft 10k through scenic backcountry on the Glenwood Horse Trail, with a mile climb, rock gardens and a steep final descent. Field capped at 100 with shuttle start and a virtual RNUTS option.

The Happy Camper Trail Race will take place in Bedford on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

James River Trail Runs at James River State Park offers scenic but challenging looped trail races, from a night 10 mile to 50K and 50 mile options. Expect rugged climbs, riverside miles and flexible relay and hiker entries.

Run through scenic vineyard trails at Southern Revere Cellars on April 18, 2026 with 5k and 10k options and a virtual race. Enjoy a postrace glass of wine or beer while supporting Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.

Run scenic vineyard loops at Mountain & Vine in Faber with 3k, 6k or 9k over hilly terrain. Enjoy a finisher medal, tech shirt and a glass of wine while supporting the Nelson County volunteer fire department.

Brave the winter trails of the Blue Ridge at Hellgate 100K++, a 66.6 mile mountain course in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. Finish within 18 hours for a shot at the 2027 Western States lottery.

Freight Train Ultra Marathon returns to High Bridge Trail State Park in May with half, 50k and 100k options starting at Camp Paradise. Expect scenic trail and town views, solid aid support, finisher ornaments and awards for top finishers.

Tackle the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100, a 100 mile ultramarathon in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley with over 18,000 feet of climbing on rocky, rugged trails. You get 36 hours, live volunteer timing, well stocked aid and required GPS track..

Run the Motion for Justice 5k in Rocketts Landing along the scenic Virginia Capital Trail with James River views. Enjoy a finisher medal and technical shirt or go virtual if you cannot attend in person.

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.

Run the scenic yet demanding trails of Carvins Cove with a 25k or full marathon on May 31, 2026. Limited to 300 runners with in person and virtual options, the course offers big climbs, well stocked aid stations and a finisher medal.

Join The Big Run Roanoke at Fallon Park for a scenic timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway plus a free kids fun run. Organized with Brooks and Virginia Amateur Sports, the race supports Smiles4Tab and features awards and a midpoint prize.

The Old Dominion is a 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains, offering rugged climbs and mixed road and trail terrain. Part of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning, it runs June 6, 2026 with a 24 hour silver buckle cutoff.

Run the Jackson River Scenic Trail on June 13, 2026, choosing from marathon, half, 10K or 5K along a mostly flat crushed gravel former rail bed with river views. All finishers get a commemorative medal and a lively finish area with vendors.

Night Train is a summer trail event at scenic High Bridge Trail State Park, with distances from 5K to 50K and a memorable finish crossing the bridge. Chip timed races, family entries and gluten free aid options make it a great day for all.

Run the Odyssey Trail Rampage at Douthat State Park on Sept 12, 2026, with courses from six mile to 50K through waterfalls, creek crossings and rhododendron tunnels. Expect big climbs, chip timing, a tech shirt and a finisher mug.

Take on scenic new trails at Pocahontas State Park with a chip timed half marathon or 10K. Expect runnable singletrack, on course water stations, live results and race day age group awards in a festive park setting.

The Shenandoah Zombie Run will take place in Swoope on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.