Trail Running calendar near Palmyra 2026-2027

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.

Timed trail event on a 3.48-mile loop in Shenandoah River State Park with 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-hour options, on-course aid, awards, and required lighting for night segments.

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 weekend of obstacle racing at Massanutten Resort with 5K and 10K courses, a kids race and spectator tickets. The mountain course uses rocky trails and steep climbs and lodging and service member discounts are available.

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.

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.

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 trail event at Conway Robinson State Forest Park on October 25, 2026, offering 5K and 10K in-person races plus virtual entries with medal and shirt options. Walkers are welcome.

A 5K at Rocketts Landing on October 31, 2026, with a course along the Virginia Capital Trail and views of the James River; virtual options are available with different kit choices.

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.

Trail races on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia on November 7, 2026, offering Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay on smooth gravel and grass alongside the Maury River. USATF certified courses and a virtual option are available.

Mountain Masochist Trail Run in Montebello VA features ultramarathon courses through Blue Ridge single track and forest roads on November 7, 2026. Races start and finish at Montebello Campground and include organized aid stations and campin..

A trail race at Sherando Lake Recreation Area on November 7, 2026 offering 40 mi, 20 mi, and 10 mi distances over dirt singletrack and jeep roads with elevations from 1500 to 3700 feet. Time limits apply and finishers receive awards.

A trail event at Sherando Lake Recreation Area with 40, 20, and 10 mile courses over technical singletrack and ridgelines, staffed aid stations, designated crew access, enforced cutoffs, and drop bag procedures.

Trail 5K and 10K races at Walnut Creek Park near Charlottesville on November 8, 2026. Virtual entry options are offered with medal and shirt choices.

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 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 event at Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane offering in-person 3K and 6K races plus virtual options with medal and shirt choices; walkers and leashed pets are welcome.

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..