Trail Running calendar near Gainesville 2026-2027

The Paradise Springs 5k & 10k is a running event at Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, Virginia. Participants can choose from the 5k or 10k course, with a post race celebration at Paradise Springs Winery. The event takes place on February 28, 202..

Trail races near Leonardtown, MD on an ~10.5 mile loop around a 250 acre lake, offered as 17K, 34K, or 50K with two aid stations and a 100 runner limit.

Hashawha Hills 50 km Trail Run This trail run covers a 50 km distance, equivalent to approximately 31 miles. The course has a total ascent and descent of 5,800 feet and has a time cutoff of 9 hours. The route consists of single-track trails..

Trail races of 5 Miler, 10 Miler and a two person 10 Miler relay take place at Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge on March 1, 2026; a portion of proceeds supports Bigfoot Endurance for Parkinsons research.

Kick off the Spring Backyard Burn trail running series at Wakefield Park near Annandale. Choose between a 5.5-mile or 10-mile course featuring singletrack, stream crossings, and rolling hills. The event includes post-race food, a kids' race..

A 31 mile trail event at Rockburn Branch Park in Elkridge Maryland featuring six loops of about 5.179 miles. Relay teams of two to six can share the distance and an aid station is stocked with food and drinks.

A women only trail endurance event near Triangle VA offering 50K and 25K options, two roughly 15 mile loops, five aid stations, and a limited field with a 9 hour cut off.

The Winter Conway Robinson 5k & 10k takes runners through the trails of Conway Robinson State Forest Park in Gainesville, Virginia. The event, scheduled for March 7, 2026, welcomes both runners and walkers and offers on-site and virtual par..

Trail marathon and 50K on March 7, 2026 at Seneca Creek State Park near Gaithersburg, MD. Runners may stop at the marathon finish or continue to complete the 50K, and entries include a tech shirt and finisher medal.

This cross-country run takes participants on scenic 3k and 5k courses around Creek’s Edge Winery in Lovettsville, VA. Walkers are welcome, and post-race wine tasting is part of the experience. The event also offers virtual participation opt..

The Naked Creek Trail Race offers 25K and 10K courses on the private, scenic trails of Panorama Farms in Virginia. Runners can experience wooded singletrack with views of the reservoir and Blue Ridge Mountains. The event provides a unique c..

A 5k and 10k at Smoketown Brewery on March 8 with out and back gravel courses, limited water stations, a virtual option, chip timing, a finisher medal, a technical shirt and a postrace beer.

A free International Women’s Day endurance day at Beaverdam Reservoir Park featuring a 7.5-mile loop and varied trail surfaces. The event centers women, offers course support through sunset, and focuses on movement and mutual support.

The Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run offers a scenic 5.4 or 10 mile course through the historic grounds of Laurel Hill Park in Lorton. The route features gentle, non-technical singletrack with rolling hills. A free kids race and post-race foo..

A cross country 4k and 8k around Twisted Oak Farm Brewery in White Post, VA with chip timing, water stations, and a virtual option. Points count toward multiple series including Back of the Pack and Sippin' Series.

Run a scenic cross-country trail through Wilderness Run Vineyards. This event on March 21, 2026, features a 5K and a 1 Mile run, with post-race food, music, and a drink for participants over 21. Proceeds benefit St. Patrick School.

A cross-country 5K and 1 Mile run at Wilderness Run Vineyards in Spotsylvania on March 21, 2026, featuring trail hills, on-site parking, a food truck and live music, drink tickets for adults, a 50/50 raffle, and awards across multiple age g..

A 5k cross country run and 1 mile fun run through Ruppert Nurseries' 500 acre tree farm in Gaithersburg on March 22, 2026. Proceeds support the Montgomery County Children’s Opportunity Alliance.

A 41.4 mile trail ultra in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley featuring about 8,000 feet of climb, six fully stocked aid stations, notable natural landmarks, and a 125 runner field limit. Crews and pacers are not allowed.

Run through the beautiful mixed forests and fields of Rosaryville State Park. This early season trail run offers a half marathon, 10K, and 5K on relatively smooth, non-technical courses. Enjoy fully supported aid stations and a post-race ce..