Trail Running calendar near North Garden 2026-2027

Run through scenic vineyard trails at Southern Revere Cellars on April 18, 2026 with 5k and 10k options and a virtual race. Enjoy a postrace glass of wine or beer while supporting Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.

Run scenic vineyard loops at Mountain & Vine in Faber with 3k, 6k or 9k over hilly terrain. Enjoy a finisher medal, tech shirt and a glass of wine while supporting the Nelson County volunteer fire department.

Run Fest at Panorama Farms is an inaugural spring trail festival on private farm trails near Charlottesville with a 4 mile, a family 1 mile and a 4 person relay. Enjoy an after party with local beer, food and music while supporting the UVA..

Run 3k or 6k through Barrel Oak Winery vineyards in Delaplane VA on April 19, 2026 for a rolling cross country experience. Enjoy a glass of wine, a medal and tech shirt while supporting Semper Fi and America's Fund; virtual and pet friendly..

Promise Land 50K++ is a trail ultramarathon on April 25, 2026, starting at Promise Land Youth Camp near Bedford and Big Island, Virginia. The course mixes grassy soft roads and single track with about 7,400 ft of elevation gain and loss.

A 5K trail run and walk on private property near Amissville, Virginia, benefiting the Chefs For Kids Foundation. The mostly dirt course has gentle hills; registration includes a race T-shirt, bib, and post-race refreshments.

Join the Freight Train Ultra on May 9 in Farmville, VA for a half marathon, 50k or 100k along the scenic High Bridge Trail. Enjoy a fast, mostly flat rail trail, handcrafted finisher ornaments, pottery awards and support for crews and pacer..

Run 100 mile through the rocky Massanutten Mountains in Fort Valley, Virginia, tackling rugged climbs and trails. With a 36 hour cutoff and volunteer staffed aid stations, this classic ultramarathon tests endurance and grit.

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.

Enjoy a scenic 5K on trails across a 100 acre organic farm by the Cacapon River in Wardensville. This family friendly fundraiser benefits local volunteer fire and rescue and the Youth Giving Committee, with food and leashed dogs welcome.

Celebrate Memorial Day with a 10K run or 2 Mile walk in Lynchburg, Virginia to support families affected by Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The chip timed 10K awards finisher medals and offers shirts for early registration.

A measured 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley with mixed surfaces, 14,000 feet of climb, 23 aid stations, volunteer support, and a 24 hour cutoff for the silver buckle; held on the first weekend in J..

Take in river views on the Jackson River Scenic Trail in Covington on June 13, choosing marathon, half marathon, 10k or 5k. All finishers get a commemorative medal and you will find local food and vendors at the finish.

Night Train returns June 20, 2026 in Farmville, Virginia for moonlit runs along the High Bridge Trail State Park. Choose 50K, half, 5K or a Family 5K and enjoy a flat rail trail, finisher awards and fireflies lighting the way.

Take on the High Bridge Challenge on June 20, 2026 and link two Virginia Adventures races along the scenic High Bridge Trail near Farmville. Choose a combo from 26k to 150k and earn a special award for completing both races.

Enjoy a scenic trail 5k or 10k through Leopold's Preserve in Broad Run, Virginia on Aug 23, 2026, with chip timing, medals and a tech shirt. Walkers and virtual participants are welcome and races earn points toward year long series.

Trail races at Douthat State Park on September 12, 2026 feature 50K, marathon, half marathon and six mile distances. Loop courses include significant elevation and staffed aid stations with food and drinks.

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.

Enjoy fall scenery along the Greenbrier River Trail on October 4, 2026 with a point to point marathon from Cass Scenic Railroad State Park to Stillwell Park in Marlinton and a half marathon at Stillwell Park. Proceeds benefit trail upkeep.

Two trail events at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Courses use doubletrack trails with lake views, marked routes and support stations; park entry fees are included with registration.