Trail Running calendar near Palmyra 2026-2027

A rugged multi-lap 29.0 mile event near Crozet, VA featuring about 7,610 ft of climb on a steep gravel road. Entry is limited to 65 runners, carries a small fee, and operates with a waitlist.

A half marathon and a 50K on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, VA on August 8, 2026. Mostly flat rails to trails courses with time limits, finisher medals, apparel options and postrace food including free MooThru ice crea..

A low key trail run in Jefferson National Forest on a roughly 60 km loop with three aid stations and a shorter 50 km Party Route option.

A 6K cross country race beginning and ending at Death Ridge Brewery, using parts of the Verdun Adventure Bound course. The event features varied trails, ponds and bridged streams, race shirts for early registrants, and awards with proceeds..

A 3.1-mile obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest educational programming and packet pickup is available the day before at the service..

A 5K and 10K at Bull Run Marina on August 15, 2026 with on-site and virtual entry options including medal and shirt choices.

A 5K and 10K event at Leopold’s Preserve in Broad Run on August 23, 2026, featuring in-person and virtual options and a new Sippin Series partnership with Farm Brewery at Broad Run.

Experience an engaging 8 mile trail race through the winding singletrack of Fredericksburg. Navigate rolling hills and punchy climbs in this focused event supported by the local running community.

A cross country 5 km and 10 km at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, VA on August 30, 2026, offering in person and virtual entries plus post race cider.

Annual running event at Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard in Louisa VA offering 5 km and 10 km races plus virtual options to benefit Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.

A 71 miles clockwise circuit of the orange-blazed Massanutten Trail with multiple aid stations, mandatory qualifications, and strict cutoffs on a rocky, high-ascent route.

A 10 mile trail race in Fredericksburg, VA that follows the Rappahannock River, moves through rolling hills, and finishes with a sustained climb. Top three men and top three women receive gift certificates.

Trail races at Douthat State Park featuring a roughly 13-mile loop used for a 50K, marathon, half marathon, and a six-mile race, with multiple aid stations, loop-based finisher rules, and limited field sizes.

Run a scenic off road trail through a 1000 acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a post race celebration at the brewery with live music craft beer and a souvenir pint glass.

A community running event in Farmville on September 12, 2026 offering in-person and virtual 5K and 10K races plus hand cycle divisions on a flat, crushed gravel out-and-back course along the High Bridge State Park Trail.

A 5K running race hosted by Hartwood High School Cross Country on September 12, 2026 in Stafford, VA. It is the first annual StallionsXC Open and serves as the opening race of the Stallion Invitational, with high school races afterward.

A stadium climb at Virginia Credit Union Stadium on September 13 honoring those lost on September 11 and supporting first responders and military. Climbers ascend sections 1 to 23 five times, with a wheelchair accessible concourse route ava..

A multi-distance trail event in the Shenandoah Valley with technical mountain courses and qualification opportunities for UTMB World Series Finals and Western States.

Woodstock Warrior is a looped trail event at Seven Bends State Park near Woodstock, VA, with a roughly 10 mile mixed terrain loop and race distances from 10 miles up to 100 miles. It is organized by G.O.A.T. Trail Running.

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.