Trail Running calendar near Keswick 2026-2027

Run Wild Races is a biannual zoo event featuring a 1 mile, a 5K, and a Wild Ninja obstacle course. Participants get free zoo admission and net proceeds support Galapagos and Sulcata tortoise conservation.

Perfect Day 50K in Keezletown VA on May 2 2026 offers individual and team options over a 50K course, with registration open January 28 to February 4 and a fee of $99.

Trail half marathon and an about 11K course at Fountainhead Regional Park near Washington DC, featuring rocky, rooty singletrack, stream crossings, notable elevation, and multiple aid stations with water and Gatorade.

A trail race of about 3.9 miles with 860 ft of elevation gain and loss on Bucks Elbow Mountain at Mint Springs Valley Park in Crozet, VA. Finishers receive a T shirt and awards are given overall and by age group.

A spring rail trail ultramarathon in Farmville VA offering 100K, 50K and a new half marathon, low total elevation, two crossings of High Bridge, handcrafted pottery awards, and various discounts and race options.

Experience four distinct trail races across Charlottesville and Crozet in this summer series. Compete for age group awards and finisher shirts while running through scenic venues like Mint Springs and Pen Park.

Three trail races in Richmond across Belle Isle and the James River waterfront: a chip timed 5K, a 10K through riverfront trails, and a 13.1 mile urban single track half marathon with riverbank terrain and skyline views.

A 100 mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten Mountains near Fort Valley, VA, run on rocky trails with over 18,000 feet of ascent and a 36 hour cutoff. Start and finish are at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp; entry is open.

Run for a cause on the scenic Virginia Capital Trail at the Motion for Justice 5K. This flat, paved course offers views of the James River and includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a tech shirt. Awards recognize top overall and age gr..

A trail-focused, approximately 10 km scramble along the James River with roots, gravel and low-hanging branches. Self-serve cup-less water stops require personal hydration; wave starts are used and prizes go to the top three overall finishe..

A roughly 13.1 mile trail half marathon along the James River in Richmond, featuring single track, bridges and riverbank scenery. Wave starts control trail volume; entries include a finisher shirt and chip-timed bib.

An evening 5 km and 10 km run through the historic Manassas National Battlefield with start and finish at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA. In-person and virtual entry options are available.

A 5K run and walk beside the Cacapon River during Wardensville Spring Fest, supporting the Junior Crew program at Farms Work Wonders with age-division awards and same-day registration available.

A backyard ultra at Mustang Trailhead where runners must complete an hourly 4.167 mile loop to continue. Options include a 24 hour 100 mile limit or a 12 hour 50 mile After Dark event with a single shared aid station.

A 3 km downhill run at Seneca Rocks during the Fourest Festival. The mostly gravel course follows Roy Gap Road between quartzite ridges and crosses the Potomac River, starting at Fourth Moon Camp and finishing at the Seneca Rocks Discovery..

The Memorial Day 10K Run & 2 Mile Walk in Lynchburg features a 10 km race and a 2 mile walk supporting local families affected by Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Community Access Network hosts the event as part of the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runner..

A loop race at Sky Meadows State Park on May 31, 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km in-person distances plus virtual entry options, with a scenic course around Turners Pond featuring fields and streams.

Experience the FXBG Trail 5 Miler at Motts Run Reservoir in Fredericksburg. This five mile trail race features three distinct climbs and over 300 feet of elevation gain along a scenic and flowing course.

Old Dominion is a measured 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley near Fort Valley, Virginia. The course covers varied road and trail surfaces with 14 climbs and about 14,000 feet of gain and a 24 hour b..

A community 5K on High Bridge Trail State Park featuring a flat, out and back course across the half mile High Bridge. Online registration, family pricing, and parking details are provided with proceeds supporting park programs.