Trail Running calendar near Midlothian 2026-2027

Trail 5K and 10K at Walnut Creek Park near Charlottesville on November 8, 2026, with in-person and virtual participation and tiered registration fees.

Trail and virtual runs at Valor Ranch in King George VA featuring timed 10K and 5K events, a 10K ruck, a 1 mile fun run, and 100 percent of proceeds supporting Valor Ranch charitable programs.

A memorial race at Panorama Farms in Earlysville, Virginia featuring a 2 mile grassy trail and a free 800 m children's run. Proceeds support an annual scholarship for an Albemarle High School athlete.

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..

Trail and road races at Lake Anna State Park on November 27, 2026 with 5k, 10k, half marathon and virtual participation options.

A multi-format running and rucking event at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield VA with a marked 5 km loop, a 10K option, timed 8 and 4 hour formats, lap counting, rucking divisions, and finisher medals.

A loop trail event in Prince William Forest Park offering 100 mile, 100K and 50K options with well marked single-track, staffed aid stations, time limits, an entry cap of 300, and a multi-year rewards challenge for repeat finishers.

A December trail event on the High Bridge Trail offering 100k, 50k and a half marathon with aid stations, drop-bag service, pacer rules, event apparel and holiday-themed awards and traditions.

A 24 hour ultrarun on the Roanoke Canal Trail using an out and back *10k* loop with start and finish at Weldon Mills Distillery on the Roanoke River. Held December 5 to 6, 2026; registration opens August 1, fee $120.

Scenic in-person and virtual races on December 12, 2026 at Pocahontas State Park featuring 5K, 10K and a half marathon through the Bright Hope Trail.

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.

Snowy Owl 10 Mile is a winter trail race at York River State Park on Jan 3, 2027, featuring technical single track, fire roads, and about 600 feet of elevation gain. The course includes three aid stations and a finisher medal.

Timed 8-hour, 4-hour and 5 km events on flat 5 km loops at Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton, VA, with aid stations and finishers' medals.

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.

Trail race around Holiday Lake in Appomattox offering 10K, 25K and 50K on February 13, 2027, on a loop of roads and trails.

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 loop-based ultra at Twin Lakes State Park offering 10 mile and multiple timed options up to 72 hours, chip timing, a single full aid station, relay and pacer rules, primitive camping and family-friendly Parent Loop.

A 14 mile untimed point to point trail run along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail that starts at one Sheetz and finishes at another. The event features unusual aid station snacks and practical finisher swag.

A loop based trail event in April at James River State Park offering 10 mile, 50K and 50 mile options plus relays. Each loop is about 10 miles with roughly 1025 feet gain, riverside sections, singletrack, two aid stations and a 16 hour limi..