Trail Running calendar near Rice 2026-2027

Join ICY 8 at Lake Anna State Park for scenic figure 8 trail running with options from an 8 hour endurance to a half marathon plus or an 8 mile course. Choose your loops and enjoy post race food and awards.

Join the 13th annual Arctic 5k on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg VA. This 3.1 mile single track course with some forest roads delivers a crisp, fun winter trail run for all abilities.

Tackle scenic single track at the Walnut Creek 5 & Dime on Feb 7, 2026 in North Garden Virginia, with 5k and 10 mile options through Walnut Creek Park and lake views. Enjoy race swag, post race refreshments, and the friendly CATs community.

A mid February trail event at Holiday Lake near Appomattox offering 50K, 25K and a mostly single track 10K. Loop courses use trails and country roads with aid stations about every four miles.

Hit the trail on Feb 14 for the 1781 Brewery 5k and 10k at Wilderness Run, a hilly cross country course with walkers welcome. Enjoy a post race beer or wine, a finisher medal and chip timing while supporting Semper Fi and America's Fund.

Run the scenic trails at Bear Creek Lake State Park Feb 21 to 23, 2026 with the RRRC Bear Creek Trail Runs, featuring a rolling 10 mile loop and a new 4.2 mile mini. In person and virtual options with limited entries make this a must do for..

Trail races at Montvale Park on February 28, 2026 offering 5 mile and 8.4 mile courses plus virtual entries. Courses run on a 6.5 mile trail system through old growth forest and the field is capped at 225 runners.

Join the fourth annual Naked Creek Trail Race at Panorama Farms in Earlysville VA. Choose a 25K or 10K through wooded singletrack, creek crossings and Blue Ridge views while supporting local high school cross country.

Challenge yourself at the Bel Monte Endurance Races in Lyndhurst, Virginia on March 14 with 25K, 50K, or 50 mile trail options through the George Washington National Forest. Expect rugged single track, big climbs and amazing views.

Trail Nut in Bedford VA features a trail 10k and a half marathon on March 14 2026 with virtual options, mostly single track trails, water stops on course, and a first loop cutoff for the half marathon.

A multi day loop event at Twin Lakes State Park offering 10 mile, 12 hour, 24 hour and 48 hour options plus relays, a Parent Loop 5k, aid at the start area, and finisher awards including a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Run scenic trails around Terrapin Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 50k and half marathon options. Enjoy stocked aid stations, finisher swag and a welcoming community vibe supporting local youth mental health.

A trail event at Wilderness Run Vineyards in Locust Grove featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile run, on-site parking, post race music and food, drink tickets for runners over 21, and proceeds benefiting St Patrick School.

A 5K trail event at Chanco on the James in Surry County offering run, walk, and hike options along woods and the James River; online registration closes March 19 and race day registration is available.

Join the Rise and Rebuild 5K in Lynchburg on March 28, 2026 to support the Free Clinic of Central Virginia as it rebuilds its Main Street location. Enjoy a flat paved out and back on the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and run for a great cause.

Tackle the rugged Mineshaft 10k in Buchanan VA on April 4, 2026, featuring a scenic trail course with a steep climb, rocky sections and a flowing downhill finish. Limited to 100 runners with shuttle start and virtual option available.

The Happy Camper Trail Race will take place in Bedford on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Tackle rugged single and double track trails at James River State Park on April 11, 2026. Run 10 mile loops in 10 mile, 50k or 50 mile races with big climbs, river views and a 16 hour cutoff for an epic trail challenge.

A community event at Johnsons Orchard on April 11, 2026, offering a chip-timed 5K and a 3K walk, family registration options, on-site packet pickup, refreshments and on-course rural scenery.

Run through scenic vineyard trails at Southern Revere Cellars on April 18, 2026 with 5k and 10k options and a virtual race. Enjoy a postrace glass of wine or beer while supporting Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.