Trail Running calendar near Farmville 2026-2027

A new spring trail running festival at Panorama Farms offers a 4-mile race, a 4-person relay, and a family-friendly 1-mile run. An after-party with local food, beer, and music follows, with drink proceeds supporting a local school program.

Four teams of eight runners will complete a 122.4 mile relay at Pocahontas State Park on April 24 and 25, 2026, with proceeds supporting Kids On The Move, a Sports Backers youth running program.

A **50K** trail race on April 25, 2026 near Bedford, Virginia, starting at Promise Land Youth Camp. The course mixes grassy roads and downhill single track with over 7,400 feet of total gain and aid at seven points.

Freight Train Ultra Marathon in Farmville, VA offers 100k, 50k and a half marathon on a relatively flat rail trail that crosses High Bridge twice. The event includes aid stations, drop bag support at Prospect and a 19 hour limit for the 100..

Run for a cause on the scenic Virginia Capital Trail at the Motion for Justice 5K. This flat, paved course offers views of the James River and includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a tech shirt. Awards recognize top overall and age gr..

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..

A community 5K on June 6, 2026 at High Bridge Trail State Park with an out and back route across the half mile High Bridge. Proceeds support park programs and participants receive a hat and finisher medal.

A night trail event on High Bridge Trail State Park near Farmville VA offering 50K, half marathon and 5K options including hiker and family entries. The course follows an old rail trail with aid stations, chip timing and a cupless policy.

The High Bridge Challenge pairs the Freight Train and Night Train on High Bridge Trail in Farmville, VA. Runners can combine distances across four combo options and receive a special handcrafted award for completing both races.

Wine 4 Wildlife 4 Miler is a four mile vineyard event in Goodview VA with on-site and virtual options. Winners are chosen by closeness to a predicted finish time and all finishers receive a wine-stopper medal redeemable for a free glass.

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.

Pocahontas Trail Festival at Pocahontas State Park on October 4, 2026 offers a Half Marathon and a 10k on redesigned trail loops with chipped timing. Water stations are near miles 3, 6 and 9 and awards are given by age group.

Run scenic looped trails at Medoc Mountain State Park with single track, varied hills and a summit loop in 5 and 10 mile options. Limited to 500 runners, the race offers shirts, unique medals and hearty postrace soup and hot dogs.

Two trail events at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Courses use doubletrack trails with lake views, marked routes and support stations; park entry fees are included with registration.

Dodge zombies on a 5K trail run through the hills and woods of Camp Shenandoah. Each runner wears a flag belt representing three lives, aiming to finish as a Survivor. Every participant receives a themed medal at the finish line.

Explore Wintergreen’s scenic Blue Ridge single track on a timed, non competitive trek with 7 to 28 mile options and 10 hours to finish. Enjoy rocky overlooks, a post trek party with food, finisher shirt and patches and medal opportunities.

A trail race on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia on November 7, 2026 offering marathon, half, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay, all on smooth gravel and grass beside the Maury River with chip timing and finisher medals.

A multi-distance trail event in Montebello, VA on November 7, 2026, featuring 100K, 50-mile and 50K courses through Blue Ridge single track, old roads, and forest sections with a finish at Montebello Campground.

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..

This Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Danville features a scenic 5K Run and Walk along the Riverwalk Trail, plus a free Children's Fun Run. Proceeds support local school programs and scholarships. Participants can enjoy costume fun and race..