Trail Running calendar near Powhatan 2026-2027

Event Format Andy's Backyard Ultra is a "last person standing" ultramarathon. Runners must complete a lap of 4.17 miles every hour to remain in the race. The event continues until only one runner remains; that runner must then com..

A 24 hour endurance race at Greensprings in Williamsburg on October 24, 2026. Runners complete certified 2.215 mile loops on a mainly flat crushed gravel trail while supporting The Arc in Williamsburg.

Runnable, rolling trail loops in Prince William Forest Park offer **50 km** (two 16-mile loops) and **25 km** (one 16-mile loop) options on shaded trails with creek crossings. Entry is limited to 110 runners and there is no formal entry fee..

A fall trail fundraiser at Crozet Park offering a 5K, 10K and a 0.75-mile Family Fun Run, with T-shirts, overall awards, a creek crossing on the 10K, and a post-race trails fest with pancake breakfast and music.

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.

Trek across the rugged Blue Ridge slopes of Virginia with four distance options ranging from 7 to 28 miles. This timed mountain event features scenic single track trails and a post trek celebration at the base camp.

A mountain trail ultramarathon in Montebello, Virginia offering 100K, 50 miles and 50K routes across single track, dirt and gravel through the Blue Ridge, with start and finish at Montebello Campground and key aid stations on course.

Trail races at Walnut Creek Park on November 8, 2026 offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual entries with medal and shirt options. Registration fees vary by entry type and by registration date.

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..

Lake Anna Turkey Trot at Lake Anna State Park on November 27, 2026 offers 5k, 10k and half marathon courses. The 5k is a trail run while the 10k and half are half trail and half paved; walkers are welcome.

A looped trail ultramarathon at Prince William Forest Park with 50K, 100K and 100 mile options, staffed and unmanned aid stations, set time limits, a 300 runner cap, and a multi year loyalty challenge.

A set of in-person races on December 12, 2026 at Pocahontas State Park near Chesterfield VA offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon through the Bright Hope Trail area; walkers are welcome and virtual options are available.

A 50 km New Year trail run at Prince William Forest Park with three repeats of a roughly 10-mile loop, mostly on groomed trails. The event uses an unmanned aid spread at the start/finish and has limited entry.

Experience a scenic out and back half marathon on the flat and smooth Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Enjoy a unique post race campfire with roasted donuts and earn a custom finisher medal.

Holiday Lake offers 10K, 25K, and 50K distances on a scenic loop around the lake in Appomattox, Virginia. The 50K is known as a classic first ultra and kicks off the Lynchburg Ultra Series. Weather can range from pleasant sun to snowy winte..

Trail running weekend at Bear Creek Lake State Park featuring a 10.4 mile loop, a 4.2 mile Mini on park and single-track trails, and a virtual 10 mile option; in-person entries are capped and a portion of fees supports the park.