Trail Running calendar near Petersburg 2025-2026

Light up the night at the Heart of Virginia Glow Trail Run, a family friendly 5K and kids 1 mile at Camp Brady Saunders with glow in the dark swag and campfire s'mores. Open to all with awards across every age group.

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..

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..

Join the 4th annual Run For Tanzania at Powhatan State Park for a scenic 5K trail run or walk along the river through wooded, moderately hilly terrain. Family friendly with a kids quarter mile fun run and a virtual 5K option.

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..

Run the scenic Noland Trail 50K or join a 2 to 6 person relay to cover six laps at The Mariners Museum Park in Newport News. Celebrate with live music, craft beer and family fun at the Mariners Museum Fall Festival.

Run through history in the Breakthrough Trail 5K at Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg on November 1, 2025. This scenic run/walk threads historic battlefield trails over gravel and dirt, promising a memorable and rewarding finish at the..

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Lake Anna Turkey Trot on November 28, 2025 at Lake Anna State Park. Run a 5k, 10k or half marathon on scenic trail and road courses with a tech shirt, finisher medal and chip timing, or join virtually.

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..

Join the Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp in Chesapeake VA on Dec 7, 2025 for 50K, marathon, half marathon, relays and a walkers option on scenic out and back looped trails. Aid stations, finisher apparel and post race pizza and beer await.

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..

Run the Pocahontas 5k, 10k or half marathon on Dec 13 along the scenic Bright Hope Trail in Pocahontas State Park. Walkers and virtual runners welcome with chip timing. Finishers get a coin and shirt and proceeds benefit Operation Turbo.

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.