Trail Running calendar near Midlothian 2026-2027

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..

Trek across the rugged Blue Ridge slopes of Virginia with four distance options ranging from 7 to 28 miles. This timed mountain event features scenic single track trails and a post trek celebration at the base camp.

A 50K race on the Noland Trail at Mariners' Museum Park in Newport News on November 7, 2026, offered as a solo 50K or as relay teams of two to six, with festival access included.

Trail races at Walnut Creek Park on November 8, 2026 offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual entries with medal and shirt options. Registration fees vary by entry type and by registration date.

A free Thanksgiving community event at Pocahontas State Park featuring a cross-country 5K and a short kids fun run. Registration is required; the day includes alumni photos, raffle drawings, and optional donations for a memorial award suppo..

Lake Anna Turkey Trot at Lake Anna State Park on November 27, 2026 offers 5k, 10k and half marathon courses. The 5k is a trail run while the 10k and half are half trail and half paved; walkers are welcome.

Timed endurance events at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, VA offer a 5 km loop with 10K, 4 hour and 8 hour run and ruck options. Laps are chip timed and all finishers receive homemade medals.

A looped trail ultramarathon at Prince William Forest Park with 50K, 100K and 100 mile options, staffed and unmanned aid stations, set time limits, a 300 runner cap, and a multi year loyalty challenge.

A set of in-person races on December 12, 2026 at Pocahontas State Park near Chesterfield VA offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon through the Bright Hope Trail area; walkers are welcome and virtual options are available.

A 31.7 mile New Year event in Prince William Forest Park run as three loops on groomed trails and some gravel roads. Unmanned aid at the start and finish is supplied by participants and entry is limited to 120.

Experience a scenic out and back half marathon on the flat and smooth Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Enjoy a unique post race campfire with roasted donuts and earn a custom finisher medal.

A half marathon and a 5K at Harwoods Mill Park in Yorktown on January 17, 2026, with shuttle parking from McReynolds Athletic Complex. Limited fields, four aid stations, on-site packet pick-up and specific trail conditions.

Holiday Lake offers 10K, 25K, and 50K distances on a scenic loop around the lake in Appomattox, Virginia. The 50K is known as a classic first ultra and kicks off the Lynchburg Ultra Series. Weather can range from pleasant sun to snowy winte..

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 14 mile untimed point to point trail run in King George, Virginia, routed mostly along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail through farmland and forest. The event is cupless, supports Sheetz For the Kidz, and features themed aid stations..