Trail Running calendar near Powhatan 2025-2026

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, ideal for runners familiar with mountain bike-style tr..

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..

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 offering solid footing with surfaces of dirt, gravel, grass, and pine needles. The course starts at the eastern end of th..

The Jarmans Invitational Marathon, held annually in Crozet, Virginia, is a challenging 29-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 with 1,522 feet of ascent. The..

The Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held in King George, Virginia, on the scenic Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. This flat, well-maintained out-and-back course spans 31 miles along a converted railroad bed featuring dirt, grass, pine needles, crushed stone, and smal..

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..

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 will take place in Verona from Thursday 18 September 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025. You can run between 21 and 160 kilometers.

The Pawpaw 10 Miler and 5 Miler take place at Powhatan State Park in Powhatan, Virginia, featuring scenic runs along the James River, through open fields, shaded forests, and past historic cabin ruins. The event offers a 10-mile race and a shorter 5-mile option, both incorporating diverse terrain in..

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..

The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race is an exciting event taking place in Gordonsville, Virginia, featuring a 10K, 5K, a casual dog-friendly 5K, and a virtual 5K option. Scheduled for October 4, 2025, this race promotes the bond between participants and their dogs as they navigate scenic trails..

The Pocahontas Trail Festival is a running event taking place at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, the festival features a Half Marathon and a 10k race, both designed to showcase the park's scenic trails. Participants will enjoy professionally timed race..

The Full Distance 10k and 5k is a scenic trail race held at Locust Shade Park in Triangle, VA. Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k course, with the event featuring chip timing, finisher medals, and technical event shirts. The course includes trail segments with some roots and hills, and wate..

The Piedmont 8 Hour is an annual trail running event held at Powhatan State Park in Powhatan, Virginia. Celebrating its 10th year, the race features a 2.7-mile loop with about 60 feet of elevation change, winding through open meadows and pine forests with scenic fall foliage. The course is mostly ru..

The Wilderness Run 10k is a scenic cross-country race held at Wilderness Run Vineyard near the historic Chancellorsville and Wilderness battlefields. The event features both 5k and 10k courses with hills and trail terrain, offering a challenging and picturesque experience. Participants receive a fin..

The Greensprings 24 is a 24-hour endurance race held in Williamsburg, VA, benefiting The Arc of Greater Williamsburg, a nonprofit supporting adults with developmental disabilities. The race features a USATF-certified 2.215-mile loop course on mainly flat, scenic, crushed gravel trails with minimal e..