Trail Running calendar near Lexington 2026-2027

A three day stage race around Spruce Knob in Circleville WV featuring a 50k, a 50 mile, a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5k. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 16, 2026.

A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.

Two marked trail distances start and finish at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion. Courses feature lake views, aid stations, GPX files, included park entry, and facilities near the start and finish.

An obstacle race weekend at Massanutten Resort Oct 24 to 25, 2026 featuring Sprint and Super courses on steep, technical mountain trails plus a kids race and spectator access.

Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.

A night trail run at Explore Park using the Mountain Bike Nationals XCO course in reverse, with a short paved approach and about 3.6 miles of marked single track lit by reflective arrows and glow sticks.

A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trail..

A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.

A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.

Trail races on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia on November 7, 2026, offering Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay on smooth gravel and grass alongside the Maury River. USATF certified courses and a virtual option are available.

Mountain Masochist Trail Run in Montebello, VA offers 100K, 50 Miler and 50K courses on single track, old jeep roads and forest roads through the Blue Ridge during peak fall foliage. Camping and a pre race briefing are available.

A trail running event on November 7, 2026 at Sherando Lake in Lyndhurst VA offering 40, 20, and 10 mile mountain courses with staffed aid stations, enforced cutoffs, drop bag rules, and postrace medal and technical shirt.

A fall trail event at Walnut Creek Park near Charlottesville offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual participation options with various finish items and tiered registration fees.

A memorial race at Panorama Farms in Earlysville, Virginia featuring a 2 mile grassy trail and a free 800 m children's run. Proceeds support an annual scholarship for an Albemarle High School athlete.

A December trail event on the High Bridge Trail offering 100k, 50k and a half marathon with aid stations, drop-bag service, pacer rules, event apparel and holiday-themed awards and traditions.

Trail ultramarathon in Appomattox with 50K, 25K and 10K options around Holiday Lake. The looped course uses single track and country roads with about 2000 feet of gain and aid stations every four miles.

Trail running weekend at Bear Creek Lake State Park featuring a 10.4 mile loop, a 4.2 mile Mini on park and single-track trails, and a virtual 10 mile option; in-person entries are capped and a portion of fees supports the park.

A 24 hour timed event on a USATF certified 1.178 mile cinder loop at Waid Park in Rocky Mount, VA, with solo and relay options, chip timing, and awards for distance and laps across several time segments.

Multi day loop ultramarathon at Twin Lakes State Park in Green Bay VA with 72, 48, 24 and 12 hour options plus 10 mile and a Parent Loop 5k. Hiker and relay divisions available and finishers earn distance awards.

A spring mountain trail event in the Blue Ridge Mountains on March 20, 2027, offering 50 mile, 50k and 25k races on mostly single track and forest roads, with limited entries and cabins at the start finish.