Trail Running calendar near Forest 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of Virginia at the Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon. Run along the Jackson River with spectacular mountain views in a variety of distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

Run under the stars on an historic rail trail at High Bridge Trail State Park. Choose from a 50K, half marathon, or 5K, with hiker-friendly and new family options available. Prepare for a hot, cupless race where carrying water is mandatory.

Event Information The High Bridge Challenge involves completing a combination of distances from two separate running events: the Freight Train in May and the Night Train in June. Both events take place on the High Bridge Trail in High Bridg..

Test your endurance at the Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area with a 10 mile out and back course. Choose between Light, Standard, or Heavy load categories to match your physical goals.

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 3.1 miles obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest education and elite competitors must complete all obstacles to qualify for prizes.

Experience a cross-country run through the scenic grounds of Albemarle CiderWorks in Virginia. Choose between 5k and 10k distances or participate virtually followed by post-race cider at the orchard.

Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is the tenth annual trail event at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. The **5K** course runs across trails, fields, and forests on 470 acres and supports Camp Bethel through fees and sponsors.

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.

The Event The Grindstone Running Festival by UTMB is a trail running event held in September in Natural Chimneys Park, Virginia. The event takes place in the Shenandoah Valley and its courses pass through the George Washington and Jefferson..

Run or hike the scenic trails of Powhatan State Park along the James River. This event celebrates the native pawpaw fruit with a festival featuring live music. It's a benefit for the Friends of Powhatan State Park.

Experience a flat and fast race through West Virginia at the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon. This scenic event offers full and half marathon distances within the beautiful Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

Run for 8 hours on a scenic 2.7-mile loop at Powhatan State Park. The trail winds through meadows and forest with minimal elevation. An aid station provides support, and all finishers get a unique award.

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.

Test your strength at Massanutten Resort with obstacle races through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Choose from 5K and 10K courses or a dedicated Kids Race set against a backdrop of steep hills and forest trails.

Event Format Andy's Backyard Ultra is a "last person standing" ultramarathon. Runners must complete a lap of 4.17 miles every hour to remain in the race. The event continues until only one runner remains; that runner must then com..

The Shenandoah Zombie Run is a unique 5K survival challenge at Camp Shenandoah. Runners dodge zombies on a trail course through the woods and hills, trying to keep the flags on their belt. Everyone gets a medal, declaring them either a Surv..

Trek across the rugged Blue Ridge slopes of Virginia with four distance options ranging from 7 to 28 miles. This timed mountain event features scenic single track trails and a post trek celebration at the base camp.

Experience a flat and fast USATF certified marathon on the scenic Chessie Nature Trail. This Boston Qualifier features river views and limestone cliffs with no road crossings or pavement.

About the Event The Mountain Masochist Trail Run (MMTR) takes place in Montebello, Virginia. The race begins and ends at the Montebello Campground on Crabtree Falls Highway. Course Details The course is run in a reverse direction from histo..