Trail Running calendar near Louisa 2026-2027

A canicross and trail event on October 3, 2026 in Gordonsville, VA offering competitive 10K and 5K races, a 1.25 mile sprint, a casual dog friendly 5K, and a virtual 5K, with technical trails, three water stations, and a Finisher's Festival..

An endurance event in Prince William Forest Park on October 3, 2026, featuring a 6.5 mile figure eight loop with a 30 km option, a 12 hour format, and a two person relay. The course is fully on trail with two aid stations and limited to 100..

A trail 5K at Claude Moore Park in Sterling, VA on October 3, 2026, featuring forest and leaf-covered trails and serving as the fourth race in the Run Your PRCS Parks timed series. In-person and several virtual entry options are available.

An outdoor adventure race in Midlothian, VA on October 3, 2026 where participants use a map to find 5 to 7 hidden control points and collect tokens. First three finishers with all tokens are champions and a portion of proceeds supports Semp..

Experience the scenic beauty of Pocahontas State Park at this trail festival featuring a loop course 10k and half marathon. Enjoy runnable trails and professional timing in a picturesque Virginia forest setting.

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.

A Halloween themed 4 mile trail run and hike at York River State Park on October 10, 2026. The new trail features single track, river views and rolling hills, with finisher medals for all and a two hour time limit.

Trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg on October 10, 2026, featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon on single track and a 3.1 mile out and back 5K on a forest road. Packet pickup includes shirt and bib; awards and discounts available..

Harvest Hills at Laurel Hill Park in Lorton, VA on October 17, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with in person and virtual options and tiered entry fees; walkers are welcome.

An eight-hour loop event at Powhatan State Park on an approximately 2.7-mile field-and-forest loop, with a Parent Loop for families, one aid station at the trailhead, and options for solo or four-person relay entries.

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.

An in-person 5 km and 10 km event at Bluemont Park in Arlington on October 17, 2026, with flat courses and walker-friendly access. Virtual entries are available with several medal and shirt options.

Run Wild Races stages biannual runs and an obstacle course at the Metro Richmond Zoo, with net proceeds benefiting Pygmy Sloth conservation. Participants get free zoo admission and spectators a 10% discount.

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.

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 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.

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..

Trail races at Conway Robinson State Forest on October 25, 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km trail distances plus virtual options with medal and shirt choices; walkers are welcome.