Trail Running calendar near Rice 2026-2027

Run scenic vineyard loops at Mountain & Vine in Faber with 3k, 6k or 9k over hilly terrain. Enjoy a finisher medal, tech shirt and a glass of wine while supporting the Nelson County volunteer fire department.

Run Fest at Panorama Farms is an inaugural spring trail festival on private farm trails near Charlottesville with a 4 mile, a family 1 mile and a 4 person relay. Enjoy an after party with local beer, food and music while supporting the UVA..

Promise Land 50K++ is a trail ultramarathon on April 25, 2026, starting at Promise Land Youth Camp near Bedford and Big Island, Virginia. The course mixes grassy soft roads and single track with about 7,400 ft of elevation gain and loss.

Join the Freight Train Ultra on May 9 in Farmville, VA for a half marathon, 50k or 100k along the scenic High Bridge Trail. Enjoy a fast, mostly flat rail trail, handcrafted finisher ornaments, pottery awards and support for crews and pacer..

Run a scenic, flat 5k along the Virginia Capital Trail by the James River at Rocketts Landing in Richmond. Choose in person or virtual entry, enjoy chip timing, a tech race shirt and finisher medal, with live results posted after the race.

Celebrate Memorial Day with a 10K run or 2 Mile walk in Lynchburg, Virginia to support families affected by Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The chip timed 10K awards finisher medals and offers shirts for early registration.

The National Trails Day - Rice will take place in Rice on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Night Train returns June 20, 2026 in Farmville, Virginia for moonlit runs along the High Bridge Trail State Park. Choose 50K, half, 5K or a Family 5K and enjoy a flat rail trail, finisher awards and fireflies lighting the way.

Take on the High Bridge Challenge on June 20, 2026 and link two Virginia Adventures races along the scenic High Bridge Trail near Farmville. Choose a combo from 26k to 150k and earn a special award for completing both races.

Wine 4 Wildlife 4 Miler is a four mile vineyard event in Goodview VA with on-site and virtual options. Winners are chosen by closeness to a predicted finish time and all finishers receive a wine-stopper medal redeemable for a free glass.

Take on scenic new trails at Pocahontas State Park with a chip timed half marathon or 10K. Expect runnable singletrack, on course water stations, live results and race day age group awards in a festive park setting.

Run scenic looped trails at Medoc Mountain State Park with single track, varied hills and a summit loop in 5 and 10 mile options. Limited to 500 runners, the race offers shirts, unique medals and hearty postrace soup and hot dogs.

Two trail events at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Courses use doubletrack trails with lake views, marked routes and support stations; park entry fees are included with registration.

Tackle a fun 5K through the hills and woods of Camp Shenandoah, dodging volunteers playing zombies while protecting your three flag lives. Finish with a flag to be a Survivor or none to be Infected and earn a finisher medal.

Explore Wintergreen’s scenic Blue Ridge single track on a timed, non competitive trek with 7 to 28 mile options and 10 hours to finish. Enjoy rocky overlooks, a post trek party with food, finisher shirt and patches and medal opportunities.

Run the scenic Chessie Trail in Lexington, VA on November 7, 2026 with distances from 5K up to a USATF certified, Boston qualifying marathon. In person, virtual and four person relay options make it perfect for solo racers and teams alike.

Mountain Masochist Trail Run in Montebello VA features 100K, 50 mile and 50K courses through rugged Blue Ridge single track and forest roads at peak fall foliage. Finish at Montebello Campground with aid stations and a post race meal.

Join the DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot in Danville this November for a scenic 5K run or walk along the Dan River and a family friendly kids fun run. Start and finish at American Legion Field while supporting scholarships and programs..