Trail Running calendar near Forest 2026-2027

Trail runs and hikes at Powhatan State Park along the James River with 10 and 5 mile options, a water station near mile 5, early-registration shirts, and proceeds benefiting the Friends of Powhatan State Park.

An annual flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County WV, held October 4, 2026. Proceeds support trail maintenance and local athletic activities.

A fundraising event at North Cross School on October 4, 2026 featuring a chip timed competitive 5K, a non timed 5K walk, and a 0.8 mile Kids Fun Run with participation medals and age group awards.

An eight hour looped trail event at Powhatan State Park featuring a 2.7 mile loop and about 60 feet of elevation change per lap. Options include individual, relay, hiker, and a Parent Loop for family laps.

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 weekend of obstacle racing at Massanutten Resort with 5K and 10K courses, a kids race and spectator tickets. The mountain course uses rocky trails and steep climbs and lodging and service member discounts are available.

Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.

A night trail run in Explore Park, Roanoke on October 25, 2025, covering about 3.6 miles mostly on twisty single track with a short paved section, 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.

Run on the flat, scenic Chessie Nature Trail near Lexington, VA with Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K, and a 26.2 relay. USATF certified courses, a virtual option, on-trail aid stations, finishers' medals, and post-race food are provided.

A multi distance trail event in Montebello VA with 100K, 50 Miler and 50K courses through Blue Ridge single track, logging roads and National Forest terrain around peak fall foliage.

A trail race at Sherando Lake Recreation Area on November 7, 2026 offering 40 mi, 20 mi, and 10 mi distances over dirt singletrack and jeep roads with elevations from 1500 to 3700 feet. Time limits apply and finishers receive awards.

A trail event at Sherando Lake Recreation Area with 40, 20, and 10 mile courses over technical singletrack and ridgelines, staffed aid stations, designated crew access, enforced cutoffs, and drop bag procedures.

Harvest Hustle 5k & 10k is a trail race at Walnut Creek Park near Charlottesville on November 8, 2026, offering in-person 5K and 10K distances plus several 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.

Freight Train in Farmville VA on May 9, 2026 offers 100K, 50K and a new half marathon on a relatively flat rail trail that crosses High Bridge twice. The 100K has a 19 hour limit and all finishers receive handcrafted pottery awards.

Trail ultramarathon around Holiday Lake in Appomattox, VA offering 50K, 25K and a 10K single-track option, on-loop courses with aid stations every four miles and on-site camp lodging.

Trail running weekend at Bear Creek Lake State Park featuring a 10.4 mile loop, a 4.2 mile Mini on park and single-track trails, and a virtual 10 mile option; in-person entries are capped and a portion of fees supports the park.