Trail Running calendar near Fincastle 2026-2027

A fall point to point trail race in Babcock State Park covering 15K with about nine miles of trail and a short road section. The course follows Mann's Creek Gorge and features rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls, cliffs and scenic overlooks.

Trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg on October 10, 2026, featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon on single track and a 3.1 mile out and back 5K on a forest road. Packet pickup includes shirt and bib; awards and discounts available..

A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.

Part of Stuart's annual Apple Dumpling Festival, this 5K follows the paved Mayo River Rail Trail through downtown. Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a shirt and all participants receive a finisher medal plus refreshments, awards and doo..

The River City 5K will take place in Danville on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Two marked trail distances start and finish at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion. Courses feature lake views, aid stations, GPX files, included park entry, and facilities near the start and finish.

A 100 mile out-and-back ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, featuring single-track, rail-to-trail sections and historic mining ruins. Runners have 32 hours to finish and may use designated crew and pacer aid stations.

A night trail run at Explore Park on October 24, 2026, using a 3.6 mile mountain bike XCO course run in reverse with a short 0.25 mile road approach. Headlamps are mandatory and the trail is marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.

A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trail..

A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.

A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.

A trail race on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia on November 7, 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay. USATF certified courses on smooth gravel and grass with aid stations and a virtual option.

Mountain Masochist Trail Run in Montebello, VA on Nov 7, 2026 offers 100K, 50 Miler and 50K courses across Blue Ridge single track and forest roads, with campsite reservations and a pre-race briefing.

Trail ultrarun at Sherando Lake in Lyndhurst, VA on November 7, 2026 offering 40, 20, and 10 mile courses across technical singletrack and forest roads with aid stations, crew access, and enforced cutoffs.

A five mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, part of the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series and held in memory of Mike Donahue. The event features single track and mountain road terrain, awards, giveaway shirts, and regist..

A trail running event at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden, Virginia on November 8, 2026, offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.

A community Turkey Trot in Danville with a 400 yard children's run and 5K run and walk along the Dan River, raising funds for Danville Public Schools programs and scholarships.

Trail running event at Hanging Rock State Park on December 5, 2026, with 50k and 25k routes on technical forest trails and notable elevation gain. Organized by Tanawha Adventures with aid stations on both courses.

A 2 mile holiday-themed trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, part of the Liberty Mountain Trail Series, with post-race cookies, cocoa, awards, and a registration fee of $25.

Trail races around Holiday Lake in Appomattox, Virginia offering 50K, 25K and 10K options on single and double loop trails. Aid stations are about every four miles and lodging plus meals are available at the Holiday Lake 4H center.