Trail Running calendar near North Garden 2026-2027

Trail races at Holiday Lake in Appomattox VA include 50K, 25K and 10K loops around the lake with aid stations, on-site lodging options, a pre-race briefing with pizza, and scheduled training runs.

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.

The Elizabeth Furnace 50 km is a technical mountain trail race in the Massanutten range covering 30.5 miles and about 6,400 feet of ascent. Aid is limited with staffed stations near 10 and 22 miles so runners must carry personal supplies.

A loop-based ultra at Twin Lakes State Park offering 10 mile and multiple timed options up to 72 hours, chip timing, a single full aid station, relay and pacer rules, primitive camping and family-friendly Parent Loop.

A spring mountain trail event in the Blue Ridge Mountains on March 20, 2027, offering 50 mile, 50k and 25k races on mostly single track and forest roads, with limited entries and cabins at the start finish.

A loop based trail event in April at James River State Park offering 10 mile, 50K and 50 mile options plus relays. Each loop is about 10 miles with roughly 1025 feet gain, riverside sections, singletrack, two aid stations and a 16 hour limi..

A single-day endurance walk at Massanutten, VA on April 17, 2027 offering 7, 14, 21 or 28 mile options with a ten hour cutoff. Participants may ruck with 10, 20 or 35 pound vests and choose an advanced ridgeline route when conditions allow.

A weekend trail relay at Pocahontas State Park featuring lake side single-track loops, camping in Ragnar Village, and team options from 3 to 8 runners. The course totals 120 miles with about 15 miles per runner and varied park amenities.

A trail run of about 10k that features roots, gravel, rough terrain and low hanging branches. Water stops are self serve and participants must bring their own hydration; wave starts are used to manage trail volume.