Trail Running calendar near Lexington 2025-2026

Run the Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg for scenic single track and mountain road trails. A virtual option lets you join the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series from anywhere.

Event overview Races take place at the Green Bank Science Center on the Green Bank Observatory campus. Courses pass fields, wooded single track, and site roads and provide views of observatory telescopes, including the Robert C. Byrd Green..

Run the scenic High Bridge Trail in Farmville on December 6 with options from half marathon to a challenging 100k. Flat rail trail, aid stations, finisher awards and a friendly small race vibe for newcomers and ultrarunners.

Run the Freight Train on Saturday December 6 2025 in Farmville Virginia, with distances from half marathon to 100K on a scenic rail trail. Cross the iconic High Bridge twice and earn a handcrafted pottery finisher award.

Join Dash through the Hills on Dec 13, 2025 at Hardware Hills Vineyard for a scenic charity trail 5K or 1.1 mile walk benefiting Caring for Creatures animal sanctuary. Finish at the tasting room with live music, a food truck and wine for pa..

The WV Winter Solstice Endurance Run will take place in Helvetia from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Sunday 21 December 2025. You can run 3 miles.

Join Willis River on Jan 4, 2026 at Bear Creek Lake State Park for free 20K, 35K and 50K trail runs. Expect stream crossings, rolling hills and wet, rugged trail on a friendly, casual fat ass style event with shared packaged snacks.

Hit the trails on January 10, 2026 in Palmyra VA for the Burke Creek Barn Burner, offering 5K and 15K trail distances. Enjoy on site coffee, finish line food and awards for a fun community race organized by the CATs.

Take on the Arctic 5k on February 7, 2026 at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg VA, a 3.1 mile trail run over single track and forest roads. Part of the Liberty Mountain Trail Series, it features awards, a guaranteed giveaway t shirt for e..

Run scenic trails around Holiday Lake in Appomattox with 10K, 25K and 50K options. Enjoy single track, rolling climbs, frequent aid stations, cozy camp lodging, finishers gear and a communal post race lunch.

Join RRRC in February 2026 at Bear Creek Lake State Park for Bear Creek 10 Mile and 4.2 Mile Mini Trail Runs, offering in person races plus a virtual 10 Mile option. Tackle scenic single track and multi use trails while supporting the park.

Test your limits at the Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra in Rocky Mount, Virginia, a scenic, mostly flat loop along the Pigg River with solo and relay options. Enjoy on site camping, stocked aid stations, and awards including a marathon medal and..

Tackle rugged singletrack in the Blue Ridge at Bel Monte Endurance Races on March 14, 2026 in Lyndhurst, Virginia. Pick 50 Mile, 50K or 25K and earn sweeping views and big climbs on classic mountain trails.

Run a scenic 3.42 mile loop at Twin Lakes State Park with options from 10 miles to 48 hour solos and relays. Primitive camping, a staffed aid station, and awards like a 100 mile belt buckle create a festive endurance weekend.

Run scenic trails around Terrapin Mountain in Sedalia, VA with a 50k or half marathon. Enjoy stocked aid stations, terrapin swag and free camping for a weekend of tough trails and good vibes.

Tackle the Hone Quarry Ultra, a rugged 41.4 mile trail through the Shenandoah Valley with about 8,000 feet of climb and stunning cliffs, waterfalls and open meadows. Limited to 125 runners, this remote loop offers big views, six aid station..

Tackle scenic James River Trail at James River State Park in April 2026 with day and night 10 mile runs or multi loop 50K and 50 mile options. Expect steady climbs, riverside flats and on course aid with gluten free options.

Mountain & Vine Vineyard 3k, 6k, & 9k takes place at Mountain & Vine Vineyards in Faber, Virginia (500 Delfosse Winery Ln.). The course loops the winery property: 3k is one lap, 6k two laps, and 9k three laps, delivering a hilly but scenic..

Hellgate 100K++ is a 66.6 mile winter night trail ultramarathon through the Blue Ridge near Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. Expect rugged, snowy terrain and a fierce challenge that doubles as a Western States 100 qualifier.

Join the family friendly West Virginia Trail Fest in Snowshoe Village for scenic mountain races from a kids mile to 100K. Enjoy stunning summits, local vendors, a historic railroad ride and a fun post race party.