Trail Running calendar near Powhatan 2025-2026

We have found 39 Trailruns within 80 miles of Powhatan. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Taskinas Creek Half Marathon is a mostly trail-based race held at York River State Park in Williamsburg, Virginia. Limited to 150 runners, this low-key event features a challenging course with over half single-track mountain bike trails, dirt fire roads, and about one mile of pavement. The race..

The National Trails Day 5K in Rice, Virginia, is a celebration of outdoor activity and community spirit, taking place at High Bridge Trail State Park. This event features a scenic out-and-back course across the historic High Bridge, designed for both runners and walkers. Participants can enjoy the c..

The Night Train 50K and Half Marathon is an annual nighttime trail running event held at High Bridge Trail State Park in Farmville, Virginia. The race features three distances: a 50K, a half marathon, and a sunset 5K, all following a historic rail trail through scenic countryside and small towns. Th..

The High Bridge Challenge in Farmville, Virginia, offers runners a unique opportunity to complete two races on the scenic High Bridge Trail State Park. Participants can choose from combo distances ranging from 26k to 150k, combining the Night Train race in June and the Freight Train race in December..

The OSS/CIA 50 Mile Night Run is a challenging ultramarathon held in Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, Virginia, a historic site once used to train OSS spies during World War II. The event features a 50-mile race consisting of two laps on a 25+ mile loop primarily on single-track trails, fire ro..

The Last Stand Army Backyard Ultra, held in Midlothian, Virginia, is a unique endurance event honoring the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, with only one hour to complete each lap.The race continues until a single runner remains, testing me..

The Night Owl 9K is a challenging trail race held at Freedom Park in Williamsburg, Virginia. The 9-kilometer course features a mix of single track, fire road, and paved trails with rolling hills and technical sections including roots and twists, offering a mountain bike trail-like experience. The ra..

July 2025

The 53rd Winery 5k & 10k is a scenic cross-country race held at 53rd Winery in Louisa, Virginia. Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k course, which loops around vineyards and winery grounds. The event features chip-timed races, finisher medals, technical shirts, and a complimentary glass of w..

August 2025

The Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held in King George, Virginia, on August 2, 2025. This 31-mile race takes place on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, a flat, well-maintained, and mostly shaded converted railroad bed featuring dirt, grass, pine needles, crushed..

The DHRT 50K is an exciting trail running event set in King George, Virginia, taking place on August 2, 2025. This challenging race traverses the scenic Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, offering participants a flat and well-maintained course primarily shaded by trees. Runners will face the added ch..

The 3H Trail Half Marathon in King George, Virginia, is a scenic, flat, and fast out-and-back race held entirely on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, a converted railroad bed featuring dirt, gravel, grass, and pine needle surfaces. The course offers nearly 100% shade from surrounding trees, prov..

The Jarmans Invitational Marathon, held annually in Crozet, Virginia, is a challenging 30-mile race featuring a grueling course with 7,610 feet of elevation gain and loss. Runners tackle a steep gravel road, Jarmans Gap, five times, each lap involving a 2.9-mile climb and descent. The course is know..

The Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard 10k is a scenic cross-country race held at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard in Keswick, Virginia. The course features a mix of flat gravel, dirt, and paved roads with some notable hills, offering one lap for the 5k and two laps for the 10k. Walkers are welcome, and a virtu..

The Terrible Twelve is a 12-hour self-supported trail running event held at the Warhill Nature Trail in Williamsburg, Virginia. Participants run or walk as many 3.7-mile loops as possible on a crushed gravel course featuring rolling hills and scenic views, though personal lighting is required for ni..

The Orchard Dash 10k is a cross-country trail race held at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, Virginia. The event features both 5k and 10k routes, with the 10k consisting of two laps on a hilly course. Participants receive a finisher’s medal, a technical event shirt, and a glass of cider from Alb..

September 2025

The 12 Hour Adventure Trail Run takes place at Prince William Forest Park near Triangle, Virginia. This challenging event features a 6.5-mile figure-eight loop trail course with approximately 650 feet of elevation gain per loop, combining single track and fire road terrain. The course is designed to..

The Grindstone Running Festival by UTMB is a premier trail running event held in Natural Chimneys Park, Virginia, just west of the Shenandoah Valley. Set amid the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, the festival offers stunning fall foliage, mountain views, and challenging terrain. Run..

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The Pawpaw 10 Miler and 5 Miler take place at Powhatan State Park in Powhatan, Virginia, celebrating the park's 10th anniversary alongside the annual Pawpaw Festival. The event offers a 10-mile race and a shorter 5-mile option, featuring scenic routes along the James River, open fields, shaded singl..

The Brandy Station Battlefield 10k is a trail running event held at Brandy Station Battlefield in Virginia. The course combines cross country terrain with gravel dirt roads, featuring slight elevation changes but no major climbs. Runners can choose between 5k and 10k distances, with the 10k route be..

The Fox Trot 5k in Keswick is a scenic cross-country race held at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard. The event features a 5k course that loops once around the winery property, including a mix of flat gravel, dirt, paved roads, and some notable hills. A 1-mile race option is also available.Participants rec..