Trail Running calendar near Gordonsville 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.

Run a scenic off road trail through a 1000 acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a post race celebration at the brewery with live music craft beer and a souvenir pint glass.

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.

Woodstock Warrior at Seven Bends State Park uses repeated 10 mile mixed terrain loops and offers distances from 10 mile to 100 miles plus a Last Man Standing ruck. Cutoffs, pacer rules, and finish awards are specified for each distance.

Run or hike the scenic trails of Powhatan State Park along the James River. This event celebrates the native pawpaw fruit with a festival featuring live music. It's a benefit for the Friends of Powhatan State Park.

Join the 7th annual Trails 4 Miles for a fall challenge at Sherando Park. Choose from a mixed-surface 4-mile trail run, a new mountain bike time trial, or a one-mile fun run/walk. All proceeds support the I'm Just Me Movement.

Experience the full reservoir trail system on this thirteen mile course in Fredericksburg. Runners navigate flowing singletrack and five distinct climbs totaling over nine hundred feet of elevation gain through scenic wooded terrain.

Experience a dog friendly trail race through the varied terrain of Caledon State Park. Run a 10K or 1 mile course with your leashed companion to support local natural resources and educational programming.

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.

Trail races at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton VA on October 4, 2026. Options of 5.4 or 10 miles on mostly singletrack through forest and meadow across the former prison grounds.

Run for 8 hours on a scenic 2.7-mile loop at Powhatan State Park. The trail winds through meadows and forest with minimal elevation. An aid station provides support, and all finishers get a unique award.

A trail run at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, VA offering **5.1 mile** and **10 mile** singletrack courses with lake views, short technical sections, on-site bathrooms, a kids program, race swag, and optional finish medals.

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..

Experience a seasonal trail run or walk through the scenic Conway Robinson State Forest in Gainesville with 5k and 10k distance options for all participants.

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.

Experience a flat and fast USATF certified marathon on the scenic Chessie Nature Trail. This Boston Qualifier features river views and limestone cliffs with no road crossings or pavement.