Trail Running calendar near Newport News 2025-2026

The Dominion Energy Riverrock Trail Running Events, taking place from May 16 to May 18, 2025, in Richmond, VA, features a variety of races including the Belle Isle Blitz (5k), James River Scramble (10k), and Bust the Banks Half Marathon. This outdoor sports festival, organized by Sports Backers and..

The Taskinas Creek Half Marathon, taking place at York River State Park in Williamsburg, VA, is a scenic and challenging race set for June 1, 2025. This event features a course primarily composed of trail surfaces, including single track and dirt fire roads, with a small section of pavement. Partici..

The Last Stand Army Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance race held in Midlothian, Virginia, on Flag Day, June 14, 2025, to honor the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains to complete a final loop.The..

The Night Owl 9K is a challenging trail race held at Freedom Park in Williamsburg, Virginia. The 9-kilometer course features a mix of single track, fire road, and paved trails with rolling hills and technical sections including roots and twists, offering a mountain bike trail-like experience. The ra..

The Terrible Twelve is a 12-hour self-supported trail running event held at the Warhill Nature Trail in Williamsburg, Virginia. Participants run or walk as many 3.7-mile loops as possible on a crushed gravel course featuring rolling hills and scenic views, though personal lighting is required for ni..

The One Mile With a Smile 12 Hour Endurance Run is a flexible race held at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake, VA. Participants can run as much or as little as they wish within a 12-hour period, completing laps on a 1.5-mile unpaved, flat loop that offers scenic views of the lake, forest, and wildlif..

The Pocahontas Trail Festival is a running event taking place at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, the festival features a Half Marathon and a 10k race, both designed to showcase the park's scenic trails. Participants will enjoy professionally timed race..

The Greensprings 24 is a 24-hour endurance race held in Williamsburg, VA, starting on October 25, 2025. Participants can run, walk, or crawl on a scenic, flat, crushed gravel loop course, with each loop measuring 2.215 miles. The event encourages runners to reach personal milestones such as 50 miles..

Haunts & Hallows is a half marathon trail race held in Virginia Beach, VA, at First Landing State Park. The course features gently rolling trails with about 300 feet of elevation gain, including roots, bridges, and sandy sections, offering scenic and varied terrain. The event fosters a supportive co..

The Noland Trail 50K & Relay is a unique running event held in Newport News, Virginia, within The Mariners’ Museum Park. Participants can choose to run the solo 50K race or join a relay team of 2 to 6 members to complete six laps on the scenic Noland Trail, with short course sections before and afte..

The Pocahontas Half is a scenic race held at Pocahontas State Park near Richmond, featuring a half-marathon course along the wooded Bright Hope Trail. The event also includes 5k and 10k races, with courses that are primarily forest trails composed of dirt and pine needles, offering a softer running..

The Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K, presented by Brooks, is a trail running event taking place at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach. This challenging race features a two-loop course, with participants passing through two fully stocked aid stations multiple times. Runners will receive a..

The Snowy Owl 10 Mile is a challenging trail race held at York River State Park in Williamsburg, VA. The course features a mix of terrain including five miles of technical single track, dirt fire roads, rocky sections, twisting trails, a scenic boardwalk, and a paved downhill finish. With about 600..

The Swammie Shuffle 200 is a charitable ultramarathon held in Virginia Beach, VA, to raise awareness and funds for veteran mental health and suicide prevention. Participants run over 200 miles along the coast, starting at Sandbridge Beach and passing through the Outer Banks of North Carolina, with n..

The Virginia Run for Cancer is a unique running event scheduled for April 26, 2025, in Hampton, VA. Participants can choose to compete individually or as part of a team in a 24-hour race format. The event aims to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, with a lifetime total of $310,000 raised t..