Trail Running calendar near Richmond 2026-2027

Enjoy a fast, scenic half marathon along the flat Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, VA on Jan 31, 2026. Cupless racing with SpeedCup options, aid stations, and a custom finisher medal support the local trail.

Brave wooded trails at Prince William Forest Park on Feb 1, 2026 with distances from 5k to 50k, featuring technical hills, roots and scenic views. Support Semper K9 and earn medals, tech shirts and chip timing in this winter trail challenge..

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.

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.

Trail loops around Holiday Lake in Appomattox offer 10K, 25K and 50K routes with over 2,000 feet of climb and scenic single track. Camp lodging, pre race pizza and a welcoming finish make this a cozy winter race day.

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..

Discover scenic trails around Saint Marys Lake near Leonardtown, MD with 17K, 34K or 50K on one to three laps through Salem Forest. Limited to 100 runners, this intimate event has rugged single track, lake views and on course aid.

No Man's 50K is a women only trail running challenge in Triangle, VA on Mar 7, 2026, with 50K and 25K options across scenic singletrack loops. Limited entries and stocked aid stations create a supportive, community driven race day.

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.

Experience the Dogwood Ultra at Twin Lakes State Park March 20 to 22 on a rugged 3.42 mile loop with stream crossings and about 400 feet of climb per lap. Choose 12, 24 or 48 hour formats or set distance races, camp at the start and chase a..

Experience the Women's Trail Festival in Williamsburg, a two day event with technical 10 mile and 8k trail options for racers or hikers. Enjoy clinics, classes, a finisher medal and community giving that supports local charities.

Relaxed 14 mile point to point run along the scenic Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in Virginia with gentle elevation. Quirky aid stations serve pie, s'mores and pretzels and finishers receive practical swag while supporting local charitie..

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.

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.

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..

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.

Take on the Taskinas Creek Half Marathon at York River State Park, a trail friendly 13.1 mile hike or run with rolling single track and a tough final two miles. Limited to 250 entries, medals and PR coaster awards await finishers.