Trail Running calendar near Rockville 2026-2027

An eight-hour loop event at Powhatan State Park on an approximately 2.7-mile field-and-forest loop, with a Parent Loop for families, one aid station at the trailhead, and options for solo or four-person relay entries.

Run Wild Races stages biannual runs and an obstacle course at the Metro Richmond Zoo, with net proceeds benefiting Pygmy Sloth conservation. Participants get free zoo admission and spectators a 10% discount.

Obstacle course races at Massanutten Resort on October 24 and 25, 2026, featuring 5K and 10K distances plus a kids race, spectator tickets, team entry options, lodging discounts, and service member discounts.

Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.

A 24-hour loop endurance race in Williamsburg, VA on a USATF certified 2.215 mile crushed-gravel loop, with multiple distance awards, team tracking, and proceeds benefiting The Arc in Williamsburg.

A marked trail competition in Prince William Forest Park offering a 25 km one loop and a 50 km two loop option with on course aid stations. Entry opens September 15, 2026 and the field is limited to 110 runners.

A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trail..

Trail 5K and 10K at Conway Robinson State Forest in Gainesville, VA on October 25, 2026. Walkers are welcome and virtual entry options with medals or shirts are available, with fees that vary by registration date.

A scenic 5K in Rocketts Landing, Virginia, along the Virginia Capital Trail with views of the James River. The event includes in-person and virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.

A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.

Trail ultrarun at Sherando Lake in Lyndhurst, VA on November 7, 2026 offering 40, 20, and 10 mile courses across technical singletrack and forest roads with aid stations, crew access, and enforced cutoffs.

A trail running event at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden, Virginia on November 8, 2026, offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.

Trail and virtual runs at Valor Ranch in King George VA featuring timed 10K and 5K events, a 10K ruck, a 1 mile fun run, and 100 percent of proceeds supporting Valor Ranch charitable programs.

Trail races at Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, VA offer two loop options, 5.2 miles or 9.5 miles. The course follows hiking trails, dirt roads and fields along Bull Run and includes designated spectator areas and park facilities.

A memorial race at Panorama Farms in Earlysville, Virginia featuring a 2 mile grassy trail and a free 800 m children's run. Proceeds support an annual scholarship for an Albemarle High School athlete.

A pre-Thanksgiving Turkey Trot at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA on November 25, 2026. Scenic **5 km** and **10 km** courses run through Manassas National Battlefield, with virtual entry options available.

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..

A late November event at Lake Anna State Park with 5k, 10k and half marathon courses that combine trail and paved surfaces. Walkers are welcome and virtual entry options are available with medal and shirt choices.

A multi-format running and rucking event at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield VA with a marked 5 km loop, a 10K option, timed 8 and 4 hour formats, lap counting, rucking divisions, and finisher medals.

Looped trail ultras in Prince William Forest Park offering 50K, 100K and 100 mile options on well-marked single-track with staffed aid stations and set time limits; entry is limited and the 100 mile requires a recent 50 mile finish.