Trail Running calendar near Oakton 2026-2027

GPS Big Gunpowder Trail is a 5.25 mile trail race at Gunpowder State Park in Kingsville on October 18, 2026. The course includes a steep start, downhill and single track sections, and entry is donation based with race day registration avail..

A trail event at Patapsco Valley State Park with in person and virtual 50k and 25k options, event swag, aid stations, and a finishers mug or medal.

A marked trail competition in Prince William Forest Park offering a 25 km one loop and a 50 km two loop option with on course aid stations. Entry opens September 15, 2026 and the field is limited to 110 runners.

Trail races at Conway Robinson State Forest on October 25, 2026, offering 5K, 10K and several virtual options with medal and shirt choices; walkers are welcome.

Scenic 5K through vineyard and farm at Rocklands Farm Winery with chip timing, age group awards, and a post-race wine tasting with live music. Walkers and children are welcome and a one hour course time limit applies.

Fire on the Mountain on November 1, 2026 in Green Ridge State Forest offers two trail distances, about 32.8 miles and 16.3 miles, on red and green trails with technical sections, several aid stations, and a midpoint oasis.

Experience a mix of twisty singletrack and open farm field running in Germantown. This late autumn trail event offers three distances and a festive post race atmosphere at the historic Button Farm.

Experience a 50 mile trail race through the scenic Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Maryland. This event features forested single track terrain and small stream crossings for dedicated distance runners.

Run Through the Grapevine is an 8K cross country race at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The course runs through vineyard rows and adjacent hop yards, and all finishers receive one free winery tasting.

Trail and virtual runs at Valor Ranch in King George VA featuring timed 10K and 5K events, a 10K ruck, a 1 mile fun run, and 100 percent of proceeds supporting Valor Ranch charitable programs.

Trail races of 50K and 20K at Rosaryville State Park near Upper Marlboro, MD. Courses run on a 9.5 mile perimeter trail through woods and meadows with aid stations, drop bags, and a strict no-headphones policy.

Trail races at Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, VA offer two loop options, 5.2 miles or 9.5 miles. The course follows hiking trails, dirt roads and fields along Bull Run and includes designated spectator areas and park facilities.

A pre-Thanksgiving 3K and 6K at Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery in Delaplane, VA on November 15, 2026. In-person runs and virtual entry options are available; walkers and leashed pets are allowed.

A 5K cross country at Herring Run Park on November 15, 2026, featuring mixed surfaces and an XC style start. Entry is free and donations support a college scholarship or Friends of Herring Run Parks.

A 25K trail race in Queen Anne Maryland on November 21 2026 featuring mostly single track, runnable hills, three stocked aid stations, awards for top finishers, and no rain date.

Experience riverside singletrack at Riverbend Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. This event offers scenic Potomac River views, a dedicated kids program, and professional race support in a beautiful natural setting.

A 5K and 10K on the flat Carderock trail along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath in Potomac, Maryland on November 22, 2026. Walkers are welcome and virtual entries are available with medal and shirt options.

A 5 km and 10 km run at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville on November 25, 2026, with routes through the Manassas National Battlefield trails and both in-person and virtual participation options.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cross country style race through scenic Catonsville. Support the local high school running program with a chip timed 5K or a 1 Mile Family Fun Run for all ages.

A trail and canal run near Great Falls, Maryland on November 26, 2026 covering about 10 miles with options to shorten. Entry opens November 12 and is capped at 29 runners; entrants receive course instructions before the run.