Trail Running calendar near Fort Belvoir 2026-2027

Join the Ed Poling Memorial HARC Hike for Hunger & Hope, now in its 14th year. Choose from scenic C&O Canal Towpath hikes in May or a challenging Appalachian Trail hike. This fundraising event supports local community programs.

Test your resilience in this 24 hour endurance challenge in Annapolis. Set your own mileage goals to honor military heroes while enjoying provided meals and a community trail running environment.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.

Experience an evening run through the historic Manassas National Battlefield with the Night Raider 5k and 10k. Finish your race at The Winery at Bull Run and enjoy a post-race gathering at this scenic Virginia vineyard.

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.

Join the 14th annual Hike for Hunger & Hope with two events. Choose a challenging 10 or 20-mile Appalachian Trail hike in May or a scenic 5K/10K on the C&O Canal. All hikes support local food programs and refugee services.

Experience a scenic loop course through Sky Meadows State Park featuring views of fields and streams. This event offers 5k and 10k distances for both runners and walkers in the heart of Delaplane.

Experience the FXBG Trail 5 Miler at Motts Run Reservoir in Fredericksburg. This five mile trail race features three distinct climbs and over 300 feet of elevation gain along a scenic and flowing course.

Tackle the historic Old Dominion 100, a classic ultramarathon loop through Virginia's Massanutten Mountains. The challenging course mixes roads and trails with 14,000 feet of climbing. Earn a silver buckle by finishing within 24 hours in th..

This 45th annual memorial race honors coach Gary Brown with a fast, flat five-mile out-and-back on the shaded C&O Canal Towpath. Participants receive chip timing, a tech shirt, and awards. A student entry option is available for this Willia..

Run through history on the secret training trails of the CIA's predecessor in Prince William Forest Park. This night event features a 50-mile, two-loop course with a 14.5-hour limit, or a single 25-mile option. Pacers are allowed for the se..

Combine a 5k run or walk with vineyard scenery at Corteau Vineyards. Registration includes a wine glass, medal, and a wine pour, with age group awards for top finishers. Leashed dogs are welcome on this cross-country style course.

Event Overview The Fauquier Education Farm 5K and Fun Run is a fundraising event for the Fauquier Education Farm, a 501(c)(3) organization. The organization's mission is to advance agriculture through education and best practice farming. It..

Celebrate Juneteenth with a scenic trail run through the hilly terrain of Schaeffer Farm in Germantown. Choose between 6k and 12k distances on a course that welcomes both runners and walkers.

Event Overview The Catoctin 50k Trail Run takes place in June. It offers two distances: a 50k (approximately 32 miles) and a 25k called the "Half Cat." The event is held in Cunningham Falls State Park and Gambrill State Park near..

Experience a scenic run or walk along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path in the heart of Georgetown. Choose between a 5k or 10k course located right near the nations capital.

Experience the wooded trails of Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg MD. Choose between two distances featuring lake views and single track paths during the opening event of the Blue Crab Bolt Trail Running Series.

This cross-country event takes place at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland. It's part of a free series for members, with paid registration available for non-members and a youth discount.

A free Forrest Gump themed fun run on Lakeside Loop in Owings Mills offering a full 4.4 mile loop or a 1 mile out-and-back option, meeting at New Town Village Center with themed attire suggested.

The Sweet Air Trail Race features an adventurous 8-mile trail course in Gunpowder State Park. Runners will cross water and county lines on a route with rolling hills. Free registration is capped at 100 participants.