Trail Running calendar near Louisa 2025-2026

The Wilderness Run 10k is a scenic cross-country trail race held at Wilderness Run Vineyard in Spotsylvania, Virginia, situated on historic Civil War battlefields. The course features rolling hills, with the 10k consisting of two laps of the 5k out-and-back route. Participants enjoy a vibrant atmosp..

The Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race is a premier trail running event held at the Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. The race features two distances: a 13.1-mile half marathon primarily on single-track trails with some forest roads, and a 3.1-mile 5K on an out-and-back forest ro..

The Bivanna Trail Extravaganza will take place in Charlottesville on Saturday 18 October 2025. You can run between 10 and 40 miles.

The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, VA, offers runners a scenic and engaging trail experience with options of 5.1 miles (one lap) or 10 miles (two laps). The course features mostly smooth singletrack trails with some short technical sections involving rocks and roots, mi..

The Heart of Virginia Council Glow Trail Run 5K is a unique nighttime trail running event held at Camp Brady Saunders in Maidens, Virginia. This family-friendly race welcomes participants of all ages and is open to everyone, not just Scouts. The course features a 5K trail illuminated with glow-in-th..

The Run For Your Life 5k in Rixeyville, Virginia, is a cross-country race held on Verdun Adventure Bound's scenic 67-acre property. Participants run or walk a 5K course through wooded trails, following a fun SASQUATCH-themed route to the finish line. The event supports substance abuse recovery progr..

The Halloween Horror 10k is a trail running event held at Conway Robinson State Forest in Gainesville, Virginia. The race features a challenging loop course through forest trails with some technical terrain and minor hills, with the 10k consisting of two laps of the 5k route. Participants receive a..

The Mountain Masochist Trail Run (MMTR) is a renowned ultramarathon held in Montebello, Virginia, featuring 100K, 50-mile, and 50K race distances. Celebrated as one of the best trail races in the Eastern U.S., the course starts and finishes at Montebello Campground, traversing scenic Blue Ridge Moun..

The Great Eastern Endurance Run (GEER) is a scenic trail running event held at Sherando Lake Recreation Area in Lyndhurst, Virginia, returning after a 15-year hiatus. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, GEER offers three race distances: 40 miles, 20 miles, and 10 miles. The course features approximately..

The Harvest Hustle 10k in North Garden, Virginia, is a cross-country trail run held at Walnut Creek Park near Charlottesville. Featuring a challenging course with elevation changes, rocks, and roots, the event offers both 5k and 10k distances. Runners enjoy a chip-timed race with finisher medals and..

The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run at Riverbend Park in Great Falls, VA, offers 5- and 10-mile trail races on scenic riverside singletrack trails adjacent to the Potomac River and near Great Falls National Park. The course features moderate elevation gains of 350 feet for 5 miles and 700 feet for 10 m..

The Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler will take place in Lynchburg from Friday 7 November 2025 to Sunday 9 November 2025. You can run 5 miles.

The Barrel Oak Turkey Trot is a pre-Thanksgiving running event held at Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane, Virginia. It features two race distances: a 3k and a 6k, with the 6k consisting of two laps around a cross-country course that winds through vineyards, gravel roads, and hilly terrain. The event we..

The Fall Backyard Burn at Hemlock Overlook is a trail running event held in Clifton, VA, near Washington D.C. The race features two distance options: a 5.2-mile single lap and a 9.5-mile double lap course, with elevation gains of 600 and 1,200 feet respectively. The scenic course runs through Hemloc..

The Fall Backyard Burn at Laurel Hill is a trail running event held at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA, set within 1600 acres of scenic former prison grounds. The course features a mix of forested and open meadow singletrack trails, primarily dirt and crushed stone, with minimal pavement and..

The Winery at Bull Run Turkey Trot is a scenic 5k and 10k trail run held at the Manassas National Battlefield in Centreville, Virginia. The course features a mix of cross-country paths, dirt trails, boardwalks, and gravel, with some hills, offering a challenging and picturesque experience. The 5k is..

The Lake Anna Turkey Trot Half is a scenic and challenging running event held at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia. It features three race distances: a 5k trail run, a 10k that is half trail and half paved road, and a half marathon with a similar mixed course. Walkers are welcome, and t..

The Freight Train 100k/50k is a winter ultramarathon held in Farmville, Virginia, featuring race options of 100 kilometers, 50 kilometers, a half marathon, and a half marathon hike. The course follows a relatively flat rail trail with less than 1,500 feet of elevation gain for the 100k, making it a..

The Run for Valor 10K is a trail running event held at Valor Ranch in King George, Virginia. The race features a 10K run, a 10K weighted ruck, a 5K run, and a 1-mile fun run/walk suitable for all ages and paces. The course traverses farm trails, pastures, woods, and gravel roads, with uneven terrain..

Devil Dog Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, Virginia, featuring 100-mile, 100K, and 50K distances. The course consists mainly of single-track trails with some roots, rocks, and brief technical sections, along with fire roads and rolling hills b..