Trail Running calendar near Lynchburg 2026-2027

Run Wild Races is a biannual zoo event featuring a 1 mile, a 5K, and a Wild Ninja obstacle course. Participants get free zoo admission and net proceeds support Galapagos and Sulcata tortoise conservation.

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 trail race of about 3.9 miles with 860 ft of elevation gain and loss on Bucks Elbow Mountain at Mint Springs Valley Park in Crozet, VA. Finishers receive a T shirt and awards are given overall and by age group.

A spring rail trail ultramarathon in Farmville VA offering 100K, 50K and a new half marathon, low total elevation, two crossings of High Bridge, handcrafted pottery awards, and various discounts and race options.

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.

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.

Celebrate National Trails Day on a flat, scenic 5k course across the historic High Bridge. This event welcomes runners and walkers, with all proceeds supporting park programs. Every participant gets a hat, finishers earn a medal, and local..

A cross-country 5k and 1 Mile at Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard in Keswick, VA on June 7, 2026. Post-race participants have access to a reserved cabana and a gift basket raffle with at least a $200 prize.

Experience the natural beauty of Virginia at the Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon. Run along the Jackson River with spectacular mountain views in a variety of distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

An evening trail event on the High Bridge Trail near Farmville, VA offering 50K, Half Marathon, 5K and hiker and family options. The course follows an old rail trail, is chip timed, cupless, and requires runners to carry water.

A cumulative event pairing Night Train and Freight Train at High Bridge Trail State Park with multiple combined-distance options and a $15 Challenge fee that supports trail maintenance. Finish both distances in the same year to earn a uniqu..

A 10 mile out and back event at Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area in Sandy Level, Virginia, with an elevation gain of 1,991 ft. Participants choose from three load options with specified dry weights.

BeastLake on July 4 in Moneta, VA offers a timed 3.1 mile obstacle race with awards, a 5K run walk, and a family 1.5 mile obstacle course with optional water features and on site food trucks.

Wine 4 Wildlife 4 Miler is a four mile vineyard event in Goodview VA with on-site and virtual options. Winners are chosen by closeness to a predicted finish time and all finishers receive a wine-stopper medal redeemable for a free glass.

Farm Strong OCR is a farm inspired obstacle course in Rocky Mount on August 1, 2026. The chip timed event includes more than 20 obstacles, a t-shirt, live bluegrass music, and a free kids course for ages 12 and under.

A small, early August looped event in Crozet, VA featuring five steep gravel laps totaling 29.0 miles and about 7,610 ft of elevation gain, limited entry, basic aid, and shuttle parking.

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.