Trail Running calendar near North Garden 2026-2027

A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trail..

A 5k along the Virginia Capital Trail in Rocketts Landing, VA on October 31, 2026 with in-person and multiple virtual entry options.

A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.

A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.

USATF certified trail races on the Chessie Nature Trail near Lexington VA offering Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay plus virtual options.

Mountain Masochist Trail Run in Montebello, VA on Nov 7, 2026 offers 100K, 50 Miler and 50K courses across Blue Ridge single track and forest roads, with campsite reservations and a pre-race briefing.

Trail ultramarathon at Sherando Lake VA on Nov 7 2026 offering 40, 20 and 10 mile courses across singletrack and mountain ridgelines with staffed aid stations.

A five mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, part of the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series and held in memory of Mike Donahue. The event features single track and mountain road terrain, awards, giveaway shirts, and regist..

Trail 5K and 10K at Walnut Creek Park near Charlottesville on November 8, 2026, with in-person and virtual participation and tiered registration fees.

Pre-Thanksgiving 3K and 6K runs at Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane with in-person and virtual options; walkers and leashed pets are welcome.

A memorial race at Panorama Farms in Earlysville, Virginia featuring a 2 mile grassy trail and a free 800 m children's run. Proceeds support an annual scholarship for an Albemarle High School athlete.

A free Thanksgiving community event at Pocahontas State Park featuring a cross-country 5K and a short kids fun run. Registration is required; the day includes alumni photos, raffle drawings, and optional donations for a memorial award suppo..

Trail and road races at Lake Anna State Park on November 27, 2026, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances plus virtual options.

A December trail event on the High Bridge Trail offering 100k, 50k and a half marathon with aid stations, drop-bag service, pacer rules, event apparel and holiday-themed awards and traditions.

A 2 mile holiday-themed trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, part of the Liberty Mountain Trail Series, with post-race cookies, cocoa, awards, and a registration fee of $25.

Scenic in-person and virtual races on December 12, 2026 at Pocahontas State Park featuring 5K, 10K and a half marathon through the Bright Hope Trail.

A minimally marked 40.3 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains that passes historic furnace ruins about halfway. The course has three aid stations, 6500 feet of climbing, and requires self navigation and self support.

A supported point to point mountain training run of 32 miles that follows much of the first third of the MMT 100, with two aid stations, required car shuttle, limited club support, and recommended GPX and turnsheet navigation.

Trail race around Holiday Lake in Appomattox offering 10K, 25K and 50K on February 13, 2027, on a loop of roads and trails.

Trail running weekend at Bear Creek Lake State Park featuring a 10.4 mile loop, a 4.2 mile Mini on park and single-track trails, and a virtual 10 mile option; in-person entries are capped and a portion of fees supports the park.