Trail Running calendar near Newport News 2026-2027

A 5K run and walk at Appomattox River Regional Park in N. Prince George on April 11, 2026. All participants receive a medal and awards will recognize top overall and age group finishers; early registrants receive T shirts while sizes last.

Test your endurance at Mount Trashmore with this unique weight based loop event. Complete 4.8 mile circuits where the weight increases with every loop until only one remains.

A coastal trail ultrarun in First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach, with a 60k (two loops) and 30k (one loop) across nine named trails, varied coastal habitats, a ten hour cutoff and three staffed aid stations with a provided collapsible..

Experience an overnight trail relay at Pocahontas State Park featuring smooth single track and lakeside views. Form a team to run through starlit woods and enjoy a weekend of camping and community activities.

Experience a unique run through the Metro Richmond Zoo with a choice of a 5k trail, a kids 1 mile run, or a 42 obstacle ninja challenge. All participants receive zoo admission for a day of wildlife conservation and adventure.

Event Overview The Trail Running Events at Dominion Energy Riverrock is a series of trail races taking place over three days in May. All events start and finish at the Belle Isle Parking Lot in Richmond, Virginia. The Races Three separate t..

Run for a cause on the scenic Virginia Capital Trail at the Motion for Justice 5K. This flat, paved course offers views of the James River and includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a tech shirt. Awards recognize top overall and age gr..

Experience cross country racing at Bells Mill Park with 5K and 1.5 mile events featuring grass and marshy terrain. Enjoy a post race afterparty with catered lunch boxes and finisher medals for all participants.

A roughly 10k trail run featuring roots, gravel, and low hanging branches, with self serve cup less water stops and wave starts to manage trail volume. The route begins on the south side of the river and finishes in the Dominion Energy Flat..

A trail half marathon along the James River in Richmond, covering about 13.1 miles on urban singletrack and wooded trails. The event uses wave starts, is chip timed, and awards prizes to the top three overall finishers.

A mostly trail half marathon at York River State Park with mixed single track and fire road terrain, limited to 250 runners. The no frills Hike a Half format includes aid stations, optional finisher medals, and a PR coaster award.

A Backyard Ultra in Midlothian on June 13 and 14, 2026, with repeating 4.167 mile loops every hour. Proceeds support the Semper Fi Fund; the last runner standing wins cash and the Sword of Honor.

Experience summer trail running on the dirt paths of Sandy Bottom Nature Park. This three race series offers increasing distances from 5k to 5 miles to support local scholarship funds.

A measured 9K through Freedom Park in Williamsburg on June 27, 2026 featuring single-track, fire road and paved trails with rolling hills and technical sections. Walkers welcome and a portion of proceeds supports Nature's Nanny Wildlife reh..

A 10 hour loop event at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield VA on a 3.1 mile trail with about 150 ft gain per loop. Event options include 10 hour, 5 hour, 2 hour and a one lap 5k and rucking is allowed.

Muddy Princess Virginia Beach is a women only 5k obstacle mud run at Historic Greenbrier Farms. Join a community focused on empowerment and fun while supporting the fight against breast cancer.

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.

A 24 hour endurance race at Greensprings in Williamsburg on October 24, 2026. Runners complete certified 2.215 mile loops on a mainly flat crushed gravel trail while supporting The Arc in Williamsburg.

A trail half marathon at First Landing State Park with roots, bridges, sandy sections and about 300 feet of elevation gain. The event includes four aid stations, shirts and finisher beanies, and supports AIDNOW.

A 50K trail race at The Mariners' Museum Park in Newport News offering a solo 50K and relay teams of two to six, run as six laps on the Noland Trail with access to the Mariners' Museum Fall Festival.