Trail Running calendar near Glasgow 2026-2027

Experience the mountain trails of Douthat State Park with four race distances ranging from six miles to a 50K ultra. Runners will navigate waterfalls and climbing sections within the scenic Virginia State Park Adventure Series.

A multi-distance trail running festival in the Shenandoah Valley offering 100M, 100K, 50K and 21K races on technical mountain terrain with UTMB World Series and Western States qualification.

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.

An annual flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County WV, held October 4, 2026. Proceeds support trail maintenance and local athletic activities.

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 three day stage race around Spruce Knob in Circleville WV featuring a 50k, a 50 mile, a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5k. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 16, 2026.

Two trail races at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Routes use maintained doubletrack with lake views, marked flagging, GPX files, aid stations, and about 1,800 ft (25K) and 700 ft (10K) elevation gain.

A weekend of obstacle races at Massanutten Resort on October 24-25, 2026 with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and kids races on mountain trails featuring rocky terrain and steep climbs. Team entries can secure the same start time and eligible staf..

Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.

A night trail run in Explore Park, Roanoke on October 25, 2025, covering about 3.6 miles mostly on twisty single track with a short paved section, marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.

A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trail..

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.

A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.

Run on the flat, scenic Chessie Nature Trail near Lexington, VA with Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K, and a 26.2 relay. USATF certified courses, a virtual option, on-trail aid stations, finishers' medals, and post-race food are provided.

A multi distance trail event in Montebello VA with 100K, 50 Miler and 50K courses through Blue Ridge single track, logging roads and National Forest terrain around peak fall foliage.

Trail races at Walnut Creek Park on November 8, 2026 offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual entries with medal and shirt options. Registration fees vary by entry type and by registration date.

A community Turkey Trot in Danville with a 400 yard children's run and 5K run and walk along the Dan River, raising funds for Danville Public Schools programs and scholarships.

Trail ultramarathon around Holiday Lake in Appomattox, VA offering 50K, 25K and a 10K single-track option, on-loop courses with aid stations every four miles and on-site camp lodging.

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.