Trail Running calendar near Fincastle 2025-2026

Join Dash through the Hills on Dec 13, 2025 at Hardware Hills Vineyard for a scenic charity trail 5K or 1.1 mile walk benefiting Caring for Creatures animal sanctuary. Finish at the tasting room with live music, a food truck and wine for pa..

Brave winter trails at the Frozen Toe 10k in Roanoke, VA on January 10, 2026 with an in person trail race on Chestnut Ridge and a virtual option. Enjoy scenic single track, a water station, walker friendly welcome, and a snow date of Januar..

Tatonka is a scenic trail run in Waiteville, West Virginia with 50k and 20 mile options that climb ridges to a bird observatory tower and return through meadows, forest, and farm roads. Proceeds benefit the Allegheny Trail.

Run the HAROC at Hanging Rock State Park, with scenic ridges, rewarding climbs, and a choice of 25k or 50k distances. Expect rugged trail terrain, aid stations on course, and a spirited winter trail community.

Take on the Forever Section of the Hellgate course in Blue Ridge VA on January 31 2026 with 5 mile and 10 mile options, available on site or virtually. This out and back run along the Glenwood Horse Trail offers rocky backcountry scenery an..

Join the 13th annual Arctic 5k on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg VA. This 3.1 mile single track course with some forest roads delivers a crisp, fun winter trail run for all abilities.

Run through scenic trails at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden with your choice of a 5k or 10 mile trail race, both featuring wooded single track and lake views. Enjoy race swag and post race refreshments at this rain or shine event.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a scenic trail run around Holiday Lake in Appomattox, Virginia, offering 10K, 25K and 50K options. Country roads and single track deliver challenging climbs, aid stations, and camp lodging.

Take on the NRG Trifecta in New River Gorge, WV, tackling a 50K, a 100K and a 100 mile in one year for a true endurance challenge. Limited spots guarantee entry to all three races and finishers earn a custom buckle, plaque, hat and jacket.

Run a scenic winter 50K across New River Gorge from Fayetteville to Hawks Nest, with ridgeline single track, waterfalls and a descent under the New River Gorge Bridge. Expect stocked aid stations, a 10 hour cutoff and a finisher medal.

Run scenic single loop trails at Montvale Park on February 28, 2026 with 5 miles and 8.4 miles options, in person or virtual. Enjoy old growth forest views and a small capped field for a relaxed, community race day vibe.

Hit the Blue Ridge trails at Bel Monte Endurance Races in Lyndhurst, Virginia on March 14 with 50 mile, 50K and 25K options across mostly single track trails and mountain roads. Expect big climbs, rugged forest terrain and sweeping views.

Take on the Trail Nut 10k or Half Marathon on March 14, 2026 in Bedford, VA with in person and virtual options. Tackle rolling single track through wooded trails, enjoy park amenities, and keep an eye out for deer and turtles.

Hit scenic trails around Terrapin Mountain in Sedalia VA on March 21 2026 with 50k and half marathon options. Enjoy swag including a terrapin mug, full aid stations, free tent camping and a post race meal while supporting local youth.

Help rebuild the Free Clinic of Central Virginia by joining the Rise and Rebuild 5K in Lynchburg on March 28. Run or walk a scenic out and back on paved bikeways from Linkhorne Middle School, with in person, youth and virtual options.

Mineshaft 10k in Buchanan VA on April 4, 2026 offers a rugged trail challenge along the Glenwood Horse Trail with a steady climb, rocky sections and a fast downhill finish. Field capped at 100 with shuttle start access and virtual 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 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.

Experience four scenic 15.5 mile loops through New River Gorge at Falling Water Ultras with solo and relay options and onsite weekend camping. Tough trails, creek crossings, and community support benefit Adventure Appalachia.