Trail Running calendar near Newport News 2026-2027

Take on the Swammie Shuffle 200, a more than 200 mile self supported coastal ultra starting at Sandbridge with 5.5 days to finish, passing lighthouses and Corolla wild horses. Limited spots and proceeds benefit veterans.

Run Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Ultra and Relay across the scenic Outer Banks from Corolla to Hatteras with solo and relay entries on a paved coastal route. Expect aid stations, a finisher medal or 100 mile buckle and a finish at The Wreck.

A 5K trail event at Chanco on the James in Surry County offering run, walk, and hike options along woods and the James River; online registration closes March 19 and race day registration is available.

Experience the Women's Trail Festival in Williamsburg, a two day event with technical 10 mile and 8k trail options for racers or hikers. Enjoy clinics, classes, a finisher medal and community giving that supports local charities.

Run the scenic Long Creek 60K or 30K at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach through maritime forest, cypress swamp and beach shoreline. The 30K is one loop, the 60K two loops, with aid stations and a reusable SpeedCup.

Run a scenic, flat 5k along the Virginia Capital Trail by the James River at Rocketts Landing in Richmond. Choose in person or virtual entry, enjoy chip timing, a tech race shirt and finisher medal, with live results posted after the race.

Take on the Taskinas Creek Half Marathon at York River State Park, a trail friendly 13.1 mile hike or run with rolling single track and a tough final two miles. Limited to 250 entries, medals and PR coaster awards await finishers.

Run loops around scenic Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, VA with timed options from a one lap 5k up to 10 hours. Rucking is welcome for the longer events and a stocked aid station plus homemade finisher items make this a low key, supporti..

Take on scenic new trails at Pocahontas State Park with a chip timed half marathon or 10K. Expect runnable singletrack, on course water stations, live results and race day age group awards in a festive park setting.

The Noland Trail 50k and Relay will take place in Newport News on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Get Outside 8 Hour at Windsor Castle Park offers solo and team options on a scenic 5K loop with timed formats from 8 hours to 5K. Ruck entries carry 10 pound packs, the course is chip timed, and all finishers get a homemade medal.

Run a scenic 50K two loop course at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach on December 13, 2026, with aid stations and a lively finish. Finishers get a Brooks shirt and medal and can celebrate at a brewery party.