Trail Running calendar near North Garden 2026-2027

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.

Trail race at Brushy Hills near Lexington VA offering a 9 mile route with 2000 ft gain and a 4 mile option; proceeds support local trails and school teams.

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 4 mile cross country trail race around Beaver Lake at Pocahontas State Park on Sept 26, 2026, held with Chesterfield Outdoor Fest; cupless with awards and on-site demos.

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.

A flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, held October 4, 2026, with proceeds supporting trail maintenance.

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 in Lynchburg featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 3.1 mile 5K at Hydaway Outdoor Center, with awards, finisher prizes, and race shirts.

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.

Evenstar Ultras is a timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a 3.48 mile loop. Frequent returns to the main aid station reduce the need to carry heavy gear.

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.

Two marked trail distances start and finish at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion. Courses feature lake views, aid stations, GPX files, included park entry, and facilities near the start and finish.

Obstacle course races at Massanutten Resort with 5 km and 10 km courses, kids races, spectator access, and lodging discounts across two days in October 2026.

Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.