Trail Running calendar near Herndon 2026-2027

A community trail event on July 25, 2026 at Locust Shade Park in Triangle VA offering 5K and 10K races plus virtual entries with medal or shirt options. Walkers are welcome and entry fees vary by registration period.

Trail races at Little Bennett Regional Park on August 1, 2026 feature a 3.7 mile 5K plus and a 6.2 mile 10K on twisty singletrack with hills and streamside sections. Staging is near the Prescott Horse Trailer Area in Clarksburg Maryland.

Trail races at Miller Plant Farm featuring 5K, 10K, and a kids 0.5 mile run across mixed farm and wooded terrain, with on-site medical support and fundraising proceeds benefiting the WellSpan York Cancer Patient Help Fund.

Trail races of 5K and 3K at Codorus State Park Marina organized by Delone Catholic High School's cross country team; early registration includes a T-shirt and goodie bag and proceeds support several local funds.

Experience a scenic out and back race on the mostly flat Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Choose between a half marathon or 50K distance and enjoy a well supported course featuring finishers medals and cash prizes.

A race day at Third Winchester Battlefield on August 8, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances plus virtual options and tiered registration fees; walkers are welcome and courses pass through battlefield scenery.

All trail race at Patapsco Pickall Area offering 25K and 50K on rolling single track with technical sections and river crossings. Aid stations provide water Tailwind and real food and the finish includes shelter food and beer.

A trail 5K in Gettysburg on August 15, 2026, with a race shirt option for early registrants and an event bottle opener medal. Brewfest options and tours of the Daniel Lady Farm House and Barn are available the same day.

Ridge Reaper 5k & 10k takes place on August 15, 2026 at Bull Run Marina in Clifton, VA, using the Bull Run Occoquan Trail. The event offers 5 km and 10 km in-person races plus several virtual entry options with medals and shirts.

Experience the MCRRC Groovin Woodstock 7K XC at the Woodstock Equestrian Center in Maryland. This low key cross country race offers a scenic 7 km route for club members and non members alike.

A memorial 5K trail run at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD, with a 5K, 1-mile walk, kids dash, team entries, and an In Spirit donation option. Proceeds support a scholarship fund and a post-race festival offers food an..

A 5K and 10K event at Leopold’s Preserve in Broad Run on August 23, 2026, offering in-person and virtual options and included in the Sippin Series with the Farm Brewery at Broad Run.

Experience an engaging 8 mile trail race through the winding singletrack of Fredericksburg. Navigate rolling hills and punchy climbs in this focused event supported by the local running community.

Trail-style 5K and 10K at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont, VA on August 29, 2026, featuring rugged terrain, steep climbs, and virtual entry options with medals and shirts.

Experience a mud filled adventure at Budds Creek Motocross Park featuring obstacles and foam pits. Enjoy a community focused event with finisher medals and a post race festival for participants and spectators alike.

An out-and-back 3.8 mile run at Pen Mar Park with about 1.8 miles of ascent to High Rock Overlook. Held August 30, 2026, with registration deadlines and a higher fee on race day.

Experience a cross country race through Nottoway Park followed by a community picnic. This event features a three mile course and a kids fun run to celebrate the end of the summer season.

A road race at Fifty-Third Winery in Louisa, Virginia on September 5, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and several virtual options, with proceeds benefiting Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.

A 71-mile, orange-blazed circuit on the Massanutten Trail with rugged, rocky terrain, multiple aid stations and two drop bag options, strict qualification and entry limits, and enforced cutoffs.

A 10 mile trail race in Fredericksburg, VA that follows the Rappahannock River, moves through rolling hills, and finishes with a sustained climb. Top three men and top three women receive gift certificates.