Trail Running calendar near Leesburg 2026-2027

Adventure Trail Run in Prince William Forest Park on October 3, 2026 offers a 30 km option plus a 12 hour timed event and a 2 person relay. The course is a 6.5 mile figure eight loop on trails with about 650 feet elevation gain per loop.

A trail 5K at Claude Moore Park in Sterling, VA on October 3, 2026, with in-person and virtual entry options and published registration fees.

A community trail festival in Shippensburg offering a half marathon, 5k, hike, 25 mile bike ride and a free 1 mile fun run for kids, with proceeds supporting the Cumberland Valley Rails to Trails Council.

Join this annual community trail run through the wooded trail network of Potomac Shores. Residents and guests can choose between 5K and 10K courses for a free morning of outdoor activity in Dumfries.

Experience a unique trail run through 1600 acres of former prison grounds at Laurel Hill Park. Choose between 5.4 or 10 mile distances on scenic singletrack featuring historic guard towers and open meadows.

Run or walk the trails at Pohick Bay Regional Park on October 4, 2026, with in-person 5K and 10K options plus several virtual entry choices and tiered registration fees.

District 19 in Anacostia on October 4, 2026 is a run crew led, unsanctioned road and trail event offering 5K, 19K and 19 Mile options with course markers, corral seeding, and a shirt, snack, and medal for finishers.

Experience a unique trail event at Milkhouse Brewery in Mount Airy featuring a 5 mile race and timed ultra challenges. Complete as many loops as possible over four or eight hours on this scenic farm course.

Experience the beauty of Western Maryland at Rocky Gap State Park with 25K and 50K trail races. Run solo or join a relay team to navigate three distinct loops featuring scenic lake views and ridge traverses.

A community trail event on October 11, 2026 at Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Darnestown, MD offering a 5K trail run and a 1 mile walk. The event raises funds and awareness for addiction prevention, education, and support.

Participate in a 10 km run through the scenic Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds. This low key event offers a straightforward racing experience for both club members and the general public in a natural park setting.

Multiple in-person and virtual races take place October 17, 2026 at Laurel Hill Park Central Green in Lorton, VA, with 5K, 10K, half marathon and walker-friendly options.

The Annual Boulder Dash at Pinesburg Quarry in Williamsport, MD on October 17, 2026 offers three distances : 5 miles, 5K and 1 mile, and the quarry will be closed during the event for safety.

Marathon and half marathon on a flat, USATF certified C&O Canal Towpath course starting and finishing at Fletcher's Cove in Washington DC with aid stations and finisher medals.

Timed trail running at Shenandoah River State Park on a 3.48 mile loop with 670 ft of gain. Four time-based options from 3 to 24 hours, supported aid station, event hoodie, and awards including a special 100 mile recognition.

Scenic, flat 5K and 10K at Bluemont Park in Arlington on October 17, 2026 with in person and virtual options; walkers and strollers are welcome.

Experience the scenic singletrack trails of Lake Fairfax Park with 5 mile and 10 mile race options. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race breakfast and a dedicated program for children.

A donation-funded *5.25 mile* trail race at Gunpowder State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring a steep early climb, downhill sections, and single-track trail. No registration fee and race day registration is available.

A trail event in Patapsco Valley State Park offering in-person and virtual 50k and 25k options, finishers awards including a hand-thrown mug, five aid stations, and a virtual completion window from Oct 24 to Nov 24, 2026.

A marked trail competition in Prince William Forest Park offering a 25 km one loop and a 50 km two loop option with on course aid stations. Entry opens September 15, 2026 and the field is limited to 110 runners.