Trail Running calendar near Gladstone 2026-2027

Trail event at Powhatan State Park with 10 mile and 5 mile running and hiking options along the James River. Part proceeds benefit the Friends of Powhatan State Park and a water station and post-event food sales are provided.

Experience a technical trail race with your dog at a scenic equine rehabilitation facility in Virginia. Enjoy distances from 1.25 miles to 10K followed by a finishers festival with food trucks and a biergarten.

Experience the scenic beauty of Pocahontas State Park at this trail festival featuring a loop course 10k and half marathon. Enjoy runnable trails and professional timing in a picturesque Virginia forest setting.

A fundraising event at North Cross School on October 4, 2026 featuring a chip timed competitive 5K, a non timed 5K walk, and a 0.8 mile Kids Fun Run with participation medals and age group awards.

A trail endurance event at Powhatan State Park centered on a 2.7 mile loop with about 60 feet of elevation per lap. Multiple formats include an eight hour individual, a four person relay, an eight hour hiker and a timed Parent Loop.

Two trail events at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Courses use doubletrack trails with lake views, marked routes and support stations; park entry fees are included with registration.

Test your strength at Massanutten Resort with obstacle races through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Choose from 5K and 10K courses or a dedicated Kids Race set against a backdrop of steep hills and forest trails.

Event Format Andy's Backyard Ultra is a "last person standing" ultramarathon. Runners must complete a lap of 4.17 miles every hour to remain in the race. The event continues until only one runner remains; that runner must then com..

A night trail run at Explore Park in Roanoke on October 25, 2025. The roughly 3.6 miles route starts on a short asphalt section then follows twisty single track marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.

The Shenandoah Zombie Run is a unique 5K survival challenge at Camp Shenandoah. Runners dodge zombies on a trail course through the woods and hills, trying to keep the flags on their belt. Everyone gets a medal, declaring them either a Surv..

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.

Trek across the rugged Blue Ridge slopes of Virginia with four distance options ranging from 7 to 28 miles. This timed mountain event features scenic single track trails and a post trek celebration at the base camp.

Set on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia on November 7, 2026, the event offers a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay. Courses are USATF certified, the marathon is a Boston qualifier, and a virtual option is available.

A mountain trail ultramarathon in Montebello, Virginia offering 100K, 50 miles and 50K routes across single track, dirt and gravel through the Blue Ridge, with start and finish at Montebello Campground and key aid stations on course.

Take on a trail run through Walnut Creek Park with both 5k and 10k options. Your participation supports Rikki's Refuge, and you'll earn points in the organizer's annual race series. Runners receive a tech shirt, finisher's medal, and chip t..

This Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Danville features a scenic 5K Run and Walk along the Riverwalk Trail, plus a free Children's Fun Run. Proceeds support local school programs and scholarships. Participants can enjoy costume fun and race..

A set of in-person races on December 12, 2026 at Pocahontas State Park near Chesterfield VA offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon through the Bright Hope Trail area; walkers are welcome and virtual options are available.

Holiday Lake offers 10K, 25K, and 50K distances on a scenic loop around the lake in Appomattox, Virginia. The 50K is known as a classic first ultra and kicks off the Lynchburg Ultra Series. Weather can range from pleasant sun to snowy winte..

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.