Trail Running calendar near North Garden 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail festival in the Shenandoah Valley with technical mountain courses through national forest. Distances range from 21K to 100M and the event offers qualification routes for UTMB World Series Finals and Western States.

Woodstock Warrior on September 19, 2026 is a multi-distance trail event at Seven Bends State Park near Woodstock, VA. The race uses a roughly 10 mile mixed-terrain loop with options up to 100 miles and a Last Man Standing Ruck.

Trail runs of 10 and 5 miles at Powhatan State Park during the Pawpaw festival, featuring riverside singletrack, open-field views, a water station near mile 5, festival amenities, and park lodging options.

A family friendly multi-surface 5K run and walk on the Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown campus. Hosted by the CHASE committee, with a portion of proceeds funding the Recovery Connection Scholarship.

Trail races on Cedar Mountain include canicross, a dog friendly 5k, a trail run without dogs, and a virtual option, with awards for top finishers and a traditional hunt breakfast.

A 33.3 mile single loop trail run in the George Washington National Forest featuring a climb of Big Schloss with 360 degree views and three aid stations. Entry is limited to 60 runners and opens August 3, 2026.

Run the Rock | Rockville is the fourth annual 5K at Luck Stone’s Rockville quarry near Richmond, featuring gravel terrain, quarry views, local food vendors, family activities, swag, and raffles supporting a charitable cause.

A four-mile cross-country style trail race around Beaver Lake at Pocahontas State Park on September 26, 2026, featuring fire roads, single-track with short technical sections, cupless hydration, and a $25 registration fee.

Experience the full reservoir trail system on this thirteen mile course in Fredericksburg. Runners navigate flowing singletrack and five distinct climbs totaling over nine hundred feet of elevation gain through scenic wooded terrain.

A 110-mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with about 22,300 feet of elevation gain, a 48-hour limit, required second-half crew support, and multiple staffed and unattended aid stations.

A canicross and trail event on October 3, 2026 in Gordonsville, VA offering competitive 10K and 5K races, a 1.25 mile sprint, a casual dog friendly 5K, and a virtual 5K, with technical trails, three water stations, and a Finisher's Festival..

An outdoor adventure race in Midlothian, VA on October 3, 2026 where participants use a map to find 5 to 7 hidden control points and collect tokens. First three finishers with all tokens are champions and a portion of proceeds supports Semp..

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.

An annual flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County WV, held October 4, 2026. Proceeds support trail maintenance and local athletic activities.

A three day stage race around Spruce Knob in Circleville WV featuring a 50k, a 50 mile, a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5k. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 16, 2026.

Trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg on October 10, 2026, featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon on single track and a 3.1 mile out and back 5K on a forest road. Packet pickup includes shirt and bib; awards and discounts available..

An eight-hour loop event at Powhatan State Park on an approximately 2.7-mile field-and-forest loop, with a Parent Loop for families, one aid station at the trailhead, and options for solo or four-person relay entries.

Timed trail running at Shenandoah River State Park on a 3.48 mile loop with 670 ft of gain. Four time-based options from 3 to 24 hours, supported aid station, event hoodie, and awards including a special 100 mile recognition.

Run Wild Races stages biannual runs and an obstacle course at the Metro Richmond Zoo, with net proceeds benefiting Pygmy Sloth conservation. Participants get free zoo admission and spectators a 10% discount.

A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.