Trail Running calendar near Petersburg 2025-2026

The Heart of Virginia Council Glow Trail Run 5K is a unique nighttime trail running event held at Camp Brady Saunders in Maidens, Virginia. This family-friendly race welcomes participants of all ages and is open to everyone, not just Scouts..

The Smithfield Hog Jog is an annual 5K run and walk held at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, Virginia. The event features a 5K race with chip timing and a Kid's Piglet Run, where all young participants receive awards. The race welcomes up..

The Run for Tanzania will take place in Powhatan on Saturday 25 October 2025. You can run between 5 and 5 kilometers.

Event Greensprings 24 is a 24-hour endurance race on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Williamsburg, VA (3751 John Tyler Hwy). The event benefits The Arc in Williamsburg, VA. Awards are given for completing 50k, 50 miles, 100k, 75 miles, and 1..

Event overview The Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. Low Key Halloween Haunts takes place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Charles City, Virginia. The event offers two distances: 5k 10k The published entry fee is $20. The entry inc..

Join the Breakthrough Trail 5K on November 1 in Petersburg at Pamplin Historical Park for a scenic run across historic Civil War battlefield trails. Expect uneven gravel and dirt underfoot and a festive postrace awards vibe.

Challenge yourself on the scenic Noland Trail with a 50K solo or join a team relay through Mariners' Museum Park, finishing to a festival of live music, craft beer and a custom finisher medal. Teams of 2 to 6 welcome.

The Lake Anna Turkey Trot Half is a scenic and challenging running event held at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia. It features three race distances: a 5k trail run, a 10k that is half trail and half paved road, and a half mara..

Run the scenic High Bridge Trail in Farmville on December 6 with options from half marathon to a challenging 100k. Flat rail trail, aid stations, finisher awards and a friendly small race vibe for newcomers and ultrarunners.

The Run for Valor 10K is a trail running event held at Valor Ranch in King George, Virginia. The race features a 10K run, a 10K weighted ruck, a 5K run, and a 1-mile fun run/walk suitable for all ages and paces. The course traverses farm tr..

Freight Train 100k/50k : Farmville, VA The Freight Train event in Farmville, Virginia offers multiple distance options on a rail trail that runs through High Bridge Trail State Park. The event uses the Train Station at 510 W. 3rd Street as..

The Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K/Marathon/Half Marathon/50K Relay takes place in Chesapeake, Virginia. The event offers five options: Dismal Swamp 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, 50K Relay, and a Half Marathon Walkers. The USATF-certifi..

The Tinsel Trot 10k in Louisa, VA, is a festive cross-country running event held at Southern Revere Cellars. The course loops around the winery property, with the 10k consisting of four laps and the 5k two laps, featuring gentle terrain wit..

The Pocahontas Half is a scenic running event held at Pocahontas State Park near Richmond, Virginia. It features a half marathon, 10k, and 5k race, all taking place on the forested Bright Hope Trail, which offers a soft dirt and pine needle..

Tackle the Willis River fat ass trail at Bear Creek Lake State Park on January 4, 2026, with 50K, 35K and 20K courses over rolling, sometimes wet terrain and stream crossings. Entry is free; please bring a prepackaged food donation to share..

Run the Snowy Owl 10 mile at York River State Park, a winter trail through rocky single track, boardwalks and fast fire roads with rolling climbs and aid stations. Warm drinks, a ceramic finisher medal and winter swag await at the finish.

Enjoy The Chills in the Mill at Harwoods Mill Park in Yorktown with a scenic half marathon or upbeat 5K over mixed trail roads and single track. Small fields, on site awards and aid stations make this a welcoming winter race.

Take on the Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon on January 31, 2026 in King George VA, a flat and scenic out and back along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail ideal for a fast, enjoyable run. All finishers earn a custom medal and well spaced aid..

Event overview ICY-8 is a trail running event held at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, VA. The event includes a concurrently held ICY-8 HALF MARATHON+. The half marathon+ requires participants to complete three loops from largest to sm..

Celebrate Valentine weekend with Holiday Lake races in Appomattox on Feb 14, 2026, offering 10K, 25K and a friendly 50K that loops scenic roads and trails. The 50K opens the Lynchburg Ultra Series and welcomes first time ultra runners.