Trail Running calendar near Lexington 2026-2027

Choose your challenge at UltraTrax Massanutten with distances ranging from 7 to 28 miles. Hike or ruck through the scenic Shenandoah Valley on a rugged course featuring forested singletrack and panoramic ridgeline views.

A 10K trail race near Buchanan, VA on the Glenwood Horse Trail that passes old mines, limits parking to 100 vehicles, and offers a virtual option.

A loop-based trail event at James River State Park offering 10 mile loops, 50K and 50 mile distances, relays, a night 10 miler, hiker categories, and roughly 1025 feet of climbing per loop.

Experience a scenic trail run or walk through the apple fields of Johnson's Orchard in Bedford. Support cancer wellness programs while enjoying mountain views, s'mores, and wine samples at this community fundraiser.

Choose from three scenic vineyard runs at Delfosse Winery. Tackle challenging summits for rewarding views across the 3k, 6k, or 9k courses. Virtual participation options are also available.

Rise Thermopylae is an immersive endurance challenge set in Virginia's wilderness. Choose from 6, 12, or 24 hour events that combine rucking, obstacles, and psychological tests. It's led by elite coaches and focuses on personal development..

Run Fest at Panorama Farms offers a day of trail racing and community celebration on April 18, 2026. Choose from a 4-mile trail race, a team relay, or a 1-mile fun run, followed by a festival with live music and local food. It's a chance to..

A spring festival at The Yew Mountain Center with a 5K fundraiser run and a one mile fun run. The day also offers wildflower walks, a basket workshop, native plants, local food, live music and vendors.

Promise Land 50K in Bedford Virginia uses the Promise Land Youth Camp as start and finish. The route includes grassy roads and downhill single track with more than 7,400 ft of elevation change and seven aid points on course.

The Perfect Day 50K takes place on the Massanutten Western Slope in Keezletown, Virginia. Runners can compete individually or as part of a two or three person team on a Saturday in May. The event offers a full day on the trails.

Run the Huckleberry Jam Point-To-Point on the scenic Huckleberry Trail. Choose from an 8.1-mile or 1.75-mile point-to-point course, both finishing at the Christiansburg Rec Center. All net proceeds support the Friends of the Huckleberry Tra..

A timed mountain-trail race at Mint Springs Valley Park in Crozet, covering about 3.9 miles with 860 ft of elevation gain. The single-track ridge course finishes by the upper lake and includes overall and age-group awards.

A rail trail event in Farmville, VA, offering 100K, 50K and a 6.55 mile half marathon turnaround course that crosses the High Bridge twice. The 100K has a 19 hour limit and all finishers receive a handcrafted pottery award.

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.

A family-oriented trail running weekend in Snowshoe, WV featuring races from a kids mile to a 100K through state parks and national forest, plus movie night, markets, live music, and fireworks.

West Virginia Trail Fest is a family friendly trail running festival each May around Snowshoe in Pocahontas County, with scenic forest and single track races for all ages. Enjoy kids activities, a historic train ride and community fun.

Experience a downhill 3 km run through the scenic quartzite ridges of Seneca Rocks. This free gravel road event crosses the Potomac River as part of the Fourest Festival celebrations.

Event Details The Memorial Day 10K Run & 2 Mile Walk takes place on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is organized by the Community Access Network (CAN) and is the seventh race in the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Seri..

Trail and virtual 25k and marathon events at Carvins Cove on May 31, 2026, featuring steep climbs and long descents, spring blooms, and RNUTS qualification.

Celebrate Global Running Day in Roanoke with a timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway or a free kids fun run. This official Virginia Commonwealth Games event features national timing and awards for various age groups.