Trail Running calendar near Fredericksburg 2025-2026

Valley View Hard Cider Challenge Half, hosted by Bishops Events, takes place at Valley View Farm in Delaplane, Virginia. The event offers 5k, 10k, and Half-Marathon distances on knotty courses that blend cross-country, trail, and hills. The 5k and 10k are out-and-back once, while the Half is out-and..

Pawpaw 10 Miler and 5 Miler take place at Powhatan State Park in Powhatan, Virginia, pairing a park-centered trail race with the Pawpaw Festival. The events offer a 10-mile main course and a 5-mile option (plus hiker variants) that wind along the James River: riverfront flats, open fields, and shady..

The Woodstock Warrior is a challenging trail running event held at Seven Bends State Park in Woodstock, Virginia. It features a roughly 10-mile loop course with mixed terrain including gravel roads, two-track dirt roads, and single-track trails, with about 1800 feet of elevation gain per loop. The r..

Laural Ridge Community College 5K is a multi-surface cross-country style race/walk held on the Middletown Campus in Middletown, Virginia. The start and finish are outside the Student Union Building on Garland Snapp Drive. The 5K course includes a shorter lap around the back fields, a second lap arou..

9K for Semper K9 is a community running and walking event in Fredericksburg, Virginia, held at Old Mill Park along Canal Path by the Rappahannock River. The program includes a 9K race and a Kids .9 Mile Fun Run, welcoming runners, walkers, families. The course runs along canal paths in downtown Fred..

St. Anselm's Family 5k is a family-friendly fundraising race in Washington, DC, held at 4501 South Dakota Ave NE. The event covers a 5k distance on a double-loop trail course, suitable for runners and walkers alike.It benefits a memorial scholarship fund at St. Anselm's Abbey School, supporting stud..

The Kellie Thompson Shiley 5k and Family Fun Run is an annual event held at the Terrapin Nature Trail in Stevensville, Maryland, on the scenic Eastern Shore. It features a 5K trail run/walk and a 1-mile fun run for children aged 10 and under. The race honors Kellie Thompson Shiley’s competitive spir..

The Brandy Station Battlefield 10k is a trail running event held at Brandy Station Battlefield in Virginia. The course combines cross country terrain with gravel dirt roads, featuring slight elevation gains but no major climbs. Runners can choose between 5k and 10k distances, with the 10k route bein..

Run the Vineyards - Wind Vineyards 5K is a scenic trail race held at Wind Vineyards, 5178 Richmond Highway, Tappahannock, Virginia. The 5K route runs on well-groomed, hard-packed dirt and grassy trails across the 200-acre property, with two short hills and mostly flat sections. The event features ch..

River's Edge Endurance Challenge is a nonprofit running event held at Brunswick Middle School, Maryland. The lineup includes a 5K (3.1 miles), a 3-Hour Endurance Race, and a 6-Hour Endurance Challenge. The largely trail-based course runs on the River's Edge Trail System, with about a mile on school..

Run to the Taproom - Creekside Farm Brewery 5K & 8K takes place at Creekside Farm Brewery in King George, Virginia. The event offers scenic 5K and 8K courses on a well-maintained dirt trail through a 1,000-acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. It is chip-timed with awards for Top 3 Overall and..

Hosted by the Association of the United States Army Southern Virginia Chapter, the Southern Virginia 5K offers a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run/Walk along the Capital Trail in Charles City, Virginia. The course runs on the scenic Capital Trail with options for all paces. The event takes place at 9220 Joh..

The Fox Trot 5k in Keswick is a scenic cross-country race held at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard. The event features a 5k course that includes a mix of flat gravel, dirt, paved roads, and some notable hills, offering a varied terrain for runners. Participants also have the option to run a 1-mile distan..

Quantico 24-Hour Walk, Run & Relay for Charity is held in Quantico, Virginia, benefiting Semper Fi & America's Fund, which supports wounded service members and military families. The event invites walkers, runners, and relay teams to cover mileage by doing laps or jogging several miles, with team an..

The Fall Harvest 5k is a scenic trail race held at Claude Moore Park in Sterling, Virginia. Set amidst the vibrant colors of autumn, the course features forest paths and leaf-covered trails, offering a picturesque experience for both runners and walkers. This event is part of the Run Your PRCS Parks..

Howlin' Coyote Canicross Trail Race, held in King George, Virginia (11617 Caledon Rd), offers two canicross options: a 10K Canicross and a 1-mile Wild Pup. This dog-friendly, non-profit event is part of the Friends of Caledon State Park series and supports natural resources and educational programmi..

The Pocahontas Trail Festival is a trail running event held at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia. It features a Half Marathon and a 10k race, both starting and finishing on a large grass field near the park's boat launch. The course was redesigned to emphasize trail running, incorporat..

The Full Distance 10k is a scenic trail running event held at Locust Shade Park in Triangle, Virginia. The course features a mix of trails and pavement, with about 40% paved and some hills, consisting of four loops for the 10k distance. This chip-timed race welcomes both runners and walkers and is p..

The Trails 4 Miles is an annual trail running event held at Sherando Park in Stephens City, Virginia. The main race is a challenging 4-mile course featuring mixed surfaces, including paved paths and wooded trails through the scenic Sherando Park Mountain Bike Trails. Runners experience beautiful fal..

MoCo Dems 5K Fall FunRun is a 5K run/walk at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, MD. Organized by the Montgomery County District 15 Democratic Caucus, it offers a 5K for adults, a Youth 5K, and a free option for youth 10 and under. The course is a natural trail through the park, with water st..