Trail Running calendar near Gainesville 2025-2026

Run the Smoketown Brewery 5k or 10k in Brunswick MD on March 8, 2026, a flat out and back on light gravel. Virtual entries and walkers welcome, with chip timing, a finisher medal, tech shirt and beer while supporting Wear Blue Run to Rememb..

The Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill will take place in Lorton on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

Run a scenic 4k or 8k on the rolling grounds of Twisted Oak Farm Brewery in White Post, VA. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, a tech shirt and a complimentary glass of beer, with a virtual option available.

Tackle a 41 mile trail ultra in the Shenandoah Valley with about 8,000 feet of climbing, waterfalls and dramatic cliff overlooks. Limited to 125 runners, this remote loop offers aid stations and a 13 hour 15 minute cutoff.

Hit the scenic B&A Trail in Severna Park on March 29, 2026 with marathon and half marathon options, the marathon a Boston qualifier. Enjoy a mostly flat rails to trails route, generous aid, a finisher medal and participant apparel.

Run the Bull Run Run 50 Miler on April 4, 2026 in Clifton Virginia, a 50 mile trail through rolling forest and spring bluebells along the Bull Run Occoquan Trail. Civil War themed course, riverside views and a 13 hour cutoff.

Enjoy a scenic three loop 5k through Molon Lave Winery in Warrenton on April 4, 2026. Walkers and virtual runners welcome and finishers receive a winery glass, medal and tech shirt for a festive post race celebration.

Run an untimed 14 mile point to point along the scenic Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George VA with shuttles. Enjoy playful aid stations with pie s'mores and doughnuts, support local charities and grab fun swag at the finish.

Join the Trail Demon 5k and 10k at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont, VA on April 4, 2026, with in person or virtual entries. Expect technical forest trails, a finisher medal, tech shirt, chip timing and a post race beer.

Run the scenic Breeze Thru the Trees at Ruppert Nurseries in Gaithersburg, where a 5K and 1 mile fun run wind through a tree farm. Proceeds benefit the Montgomery County Children's Opportunity Alliance and early childhood programs.

Run to Remember at Piney Run Park offers scenic 5.25 mile loops with lake views and race options from a 5 Mile to 50K or the 8 Hour challenge scored by laps. Well stocked aid, swag and proceeds support youth programs and cancer research.

Run through scenic vineyard trails at Southern Revere Cellars on April 18, 2026 with 5k and 10k options and a virtual race. Enjoy a postrace glass of wine or beer while supporting Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.

Join the Hauser Hill Wine Run 5k for a scenic cross country course with rolling hills and uneven footing that favors effort over PRs. Grab a soft tee, a wine pour and a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper while supporting Nik's Wi..

Run Fest at Panorama Farms is an inaugural spring trail festival on private farm trails near Charlottesville with a 4 mile, a family 1 mile and a 4 person relay. Enjoy an after party with local beer, food and music while supporting the UVA..

Run 3k or 6k through Barrel Oak Winery vineyards in Delaplane VA on April 19, 2026 for a rolling cross country experience. Enjoy a glass of wine, a medal and tech shirt while supporting Semper Fi and America's Fund; virtual and pet friendly..

Run 100 miles along the scenic C&O Canal towpath on April 25, 2026 near Knoxville, Maryland, with river and Appalachian views and helpful aid stations along the route. This spring ultramarathon is a WSER 2026 qualifier.

Run the Rock | Leesburg is a scenic 5K on gravel trails through an active rock quarry at Luck Stone. Finishers get a medal and shirt while proceeds benefit the Reeves Community Center; the event also features food, a raffle and family fun.

Run scenic trails at Third Winchester Battlefield with 5k, 10k and half marathon loops over light gravel and dirt. Chip timed with medals, technical shirts, on course aid and a virtual option, plus series points for racers.

Run three scenic laps around Bluemont Station Brewery & Winery in Bluemont, VA on April 26, 2026, and enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, shirt, and a complimentary beer or wine. Walkers and virtual runners welcome.

Run the Muddy Shoes Farm Park Challenge at Agricultural History Farm Park on May 2, 2026, completing each lap in under one hour. Choose 3 hour, 6 hour, or 10 hour challenges or marathon and 25K; volunteers get event swag.