Trail Running calendar near Forest 2026-2027

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 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.

USATF certified trail races on the Chessie Nature Trail near Lexington VA offering Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay plus virtual options.

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 ultramarathon at Sherando Lake VA on Nov 7 2026 offering 40, 20 and 10 mile courses across singletrack and mountain ridgelines with staffed aid stations.

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..

Trail 5K and 10K at Walnut Creek Park near Charlottesville on November 8, 2026, with in-person and virtual participation and tiered registration fees.

A memorial race at Panorama Farms in Earlysville, Virginia featuring a 2 mile grassy trail and a free 800 m children's run. Proceeds support an annual scholarship for an Albemarle High School athlete.

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.

A December trail event on the High Bridge Trail offering 100k, 50k and a half marathon with aid stations, drop-bag service, pacer rules, event apparel and holiday-themed awards and traditions.

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 race around Holiday Lake in Appomattox offering 10K, 25K and 50K on February 13, 2027, on a loop of roads and trails.

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.

A 12 hour trail race and a 6 hour weighted ruck at Camp GuilRock in Reidsville NC on an about 3 mile mixed terrain loop, with one aid station, Race Passport lap tracking, FLAP and SLAP formats, and finisher awards.

A 24 hour loop ultramarathon at Waid Park in Rocky Mount Virginia on a certified 1.178 mile course. Solo and relay team options use chip timing on a cinder surface, with awards for longest distance and top lap counts.

A loop-based ultra at Twin Lakes State Park offering 10 mile and multiple timed options up to 72 hours, chip timing, a single full aid station, relay and pacer rules, primitive camping and family-friendly Parent Loop.

A spring mountain trail event in the Blue Ridge Mountains on March 20, 2027, offering 50 mile, 50k and 25k races on mostly single track and forest roads, with limited entries and cabins at the start finish.