Trail Running calendar near Gordonsville 2025-2026

Run the Pocahontas 5k, 10k or half marathon on Dec 13 along the scenic Bright Hope Trail in Pocahontas State Park. Walkers and virtual runners welcome with chip timing. Finishers get a coin and shirt and proceeds benefit Operation Turbo.

Celebrate the season at the Tinsel Trot, a festive 5k and 10k at Southern Revere Cellars in Louisa. Enjoy a chip timed race, technical shirt and a post run glass of wine or beer, with a virtual option and proceeds supporting Serenity Farm.

Join Dash through the Hills on Dec 13, 2025 at Hardware Hills Vineyard for a scenic charity trail 5K or 1.1 mile walk benefiting Caring for Creatures animal sanctuary. Finish at the tasting room with live music, a food truck and wine for pa..

Celebrate the season at the Holiday 4 Miler in mid December at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield. Run a scenic loop on paved and dirt trails along the CCT, with in person and virtual options.

Tackle the Willis River trails at Bear Creek Lake State Park on Jan 4, 2026 with options for 20K, 35K, or 50K. This free trail run offers wet, rolling terrain and a communal vibe; bring a prepackaged food donation to share.

Run the Burke Creek Barn Burner in Palmyra, VA on January 10, 2026 with 5K and 15K trail options in its second year. Enjoy hot drinks, finish line treats with gluten free and vegan choices, and post race awards.

Run scenic trails at Leesylvania State Park on January 17, 2026 and support Food for Others with 5k and 10k distances. Enjoy a mixed trail and pavement course, in person or virtually, with finisher medal and tech shirt for early registrants..

Take on a fast, flat half marathon along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, Virginia on January 31, 2026. All finishers earn a custom medal and the race supports Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail.

Brave wooded trails at Prince William Forest Park on Feb 1, 2026 with distances from 5k to 50k, featuring technical hills, roots and scenic views. Support Semper K9 and earn medals, tech shirts and chip timing in this winter trail challenge..

Join the 18th annual ICY 8 at scenic Lake Anna State Park on Feb 7 for 8 hour adventure trail runs, a Half Marathon Plus in a figure 8 format, or a challenging 8 miler. Mostly single and double track trails promise a fun, rugged day outdoor..

Join the 13th annual Arctic 5k on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg VA. This 3.1 mile single track course with some forest roads delivers a crisp, fun winter trail run for all abilities.

Run through scenic trails at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden with your choice of a 5k or 10 mile trail race, both featuring wooded single track and lake views. Enjoy race swag and post race refreshments at this rain or shine event.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a scenic trail run around Holiday Lake in Appomattox, Virginia, offering 10K, 25K and 50K options. Country roads and single track deliver challenging climbs, aid stations, and camp lodging.

Run a hilly trail 5k or 10k at Wilderness Run in Spotsylvania VA on Feb 14, 2026 and support Semper Fi and America's Fund. Chip timing, finisher medal, tech shirt and a post race beer or wine; virtual option available.

Take on the RRRC Bear Creek trail races in February 2026 at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland VA. Choose a scenic 10 mile loop, a 4.2 mile mini or a virtual 10 mile and enjoy rolling piedmont single track and friendly club vibes.

Take on scenic river trails at the Paradise Springs 5k and 10k in Clifton VA on February 28, 2026, featuring challenging rocky sections and plenty of elevation. Finish at Paradise Springs Winery with a finisher medal, tech shirt and a compl..

No Man's 50K is a women only trail running challenge in Triangle, VA with 50K and 25K on scenic single track and forest roads. Two loop courses, full aid stations, and a welcoming vibe make this a must for endurance runners.

Take on scenic forest trails at Conway Robinson State Forest with a 5k or two lap 10k, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. Support the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation and earn a finisher coin plus a tech shirt.

Hit the Blue Ridge trails at Bel Monte Endurance Races in Lyndhurst, Virginia on March 14 with 50 mile, 50K and 25K options across mostly single track trails and mountain roads. Expect big climbs, rugged forest terrain and sweeping views.

Pick your challenge from 10 miles up to 48 hour solo or relay formats on a scenic 3.42 mile loop with rolling terrain and stream crossings. Primitive camping, cupless aid options and a 100 mile belt buckle make this a memorable test of endu..