Trail Running calendar near Mechanicsville 2025-2026

The Bivanna Trail Extravaganza is a trail running event held in Charlottesville, Virginia, featuring multiple race distances on the scenic Rivanna Trail. Participants can choose from a 40-mile full loop, a 20-mile half loop (Demibivanna), a..

2025 Wilderness Run 5k & 10k The event takes place on October 18 at Wilderness Run Vineyard in Spotsylvania, VA (11109 Plank Rd; GPS 38.325153, -77.719921). It features cross country trail courses with hills. The 5k is an out-and-back o..

Event overview The Piedmont 8 Hour is scheduled for October 18, 2025, at Powhatan State Park in Powhatan, VA. The event returns for year 10 and uses a 2.7 mile loop with about 60 feet of elevation change per loop. Event formats listed inclu..

Join the VA XC Showcase Community Race on October 18 in Mechanicsville for a welcoming 5K over short, water absorbing grass at Pole Green Park. Open to all runners including unattached high schoolers, coaches, parents, and alumni.

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 Smithfield Hog Jog is an annual 5K run and walk held at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, Virginia. The event features a 5K race with chip timing and a Kid's Piglet Run, where all young participants receive awards. The race welcomes up..

Event Greensprings 24 is a 24-hour endurance race on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Williamsburg, VA (3751 John Tyler Hwy). The event benefits The Arc in Williamsburg, VA. Awards are given for completing 50k, 50 miles, 100k, 75 miles, and 1..

Run For Your Life 5k is a cross-country 5K Run/Walk held at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville, Virginia (17044 Adventure Bound Trail). The race takes place on Verdun’s cross-country course across a 67-acre woodland setting, offering a tr..

The Crozet Trails Crew 5K/10K Trail Run + Family Fun Run is a fundraiser in Crozet, Virginia hosted by the Crozet Trails Crew. The course starts and ends at Crozet Park, following rustic trails east of the park with roots, rocks, and ruts...

North Point Fright Night 5K & Haunted Trail is a Halloween-themed community event at North Point High School in Waldorf, Maryland, on October 25, 2025. The day features a 5K on the school’s official cross-country course (certified for compe..

Andy’s Backyard Ultra is a last-person-standing ultramarathon held at Teventrails in Earlysville, Virginia, about 14 miles northwest of Charlottesville. The event uses the Backyard Ultra format: competitors must complete a 4.17-mile lap wit..

Event overview The Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. Low Key Halloween Haunts takes place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Charles City, Virginia. The event offers two distances: 5k 10k The published entry fee is $20. The entry inc..

Noland Trail 50K & Relay The Noland Trail 50K & Relay takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at The Mariners' Museum Park, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606. The event includes a 50K solo race and relay options, including..

Harvest Hustle 10k at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden, VA, offers a cross-country trail race with a 5k option as well. The course weaves through park woods with elevation changes, rocks and roots. The 10k features three water stations at..

Event details The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill takes place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. The event is produced by EX2 Adventures and offers two course options: 5.4 miles (one lap) 1..

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 mara..

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.

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 tr..

Event overview Devil Dog Ultras takes place at Prince William Forest Park (Cabin Camp 5) in Triangle, VA on December 6, 2025. The event offers the following distances: 100-Mile 100K 50K Entry is limited to 300 runners. Time limits are 32..

Freight Train 100k/50k : Farmville, VA The Freight Train event in Farmville, Virginia offers multiple distance options on a rail trail that runs through High Bridge Trail State Park. The event uses the Train Station at 510 W. 3rd Street as..