Trail Running calendar near Smithfield 2026-2027

A trail event at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach featuring **60K** and **30K** routes across nine trails, coastal shoreline, and three aid stations; 60K is two loops, 30K one loop, both with a 10 hour limit.

Run Wild Races is a biannual zoo event featuring a 1 mile, a 5K, and a Wild Ninja obstacle course. Participants get free zoo admission and net proceeds support Galapagos and Sulcata tortoise conservation.

Event Overview The Trail Running Events at Dominion Energy Riverrock is a series of trail races taking place over three days in May. All events start and finish at the Belle Isle Parking Lot in Richmond, Virginia. The Races Three separate t..

Run for a cause on the scenic Virginia Capital Trail at the Motion for Justice 5K. This flat, paved course offers views of the James River and includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a tech shirt. Awards recognize top overall and age gr..

Experience cross country racing at Bells Mill Park with 5K and 1.5 mile events featuring grass and marshy terrain. Enjoy a post race afterparty with catered lunch boxes and finisher medals for all participants.

A roughly 10k trail run featuring roots, gravel, and low hanging branches, with self serve cup less water stops and wave starts to manage trail volume. The route begins on the south side of the river and finishes in the Dominion Energy Flat..

A trail half marathon along the James River in Richmond, covering about 13.1 miles on urban singletrack and wooded trails. The event uses wave starts, is chip timed, and awards prizes to the top three overall finishers.

A mostly trail, low frills half marathon at York River State Park on June 7 2026 with a new Hike a Half option, marked trails, aid stations, and a five hour time limit.

An endurance event at Loch Lothian on June 13 and 14, 2026 where runners complete a 4.14 mile loop each hour. The race benefits the Semper Fi Fund and awards a cash prize and the Sword of Honor to the last runner standing.

Experience summer trail running on the dirt paths of Sandy Bottom Nature Park. This three race series offers increasing distances from 5k to 5 miles to support local scholarship funds.

Night Owl 9k at Freedom Park in Williamsburg VA is a night trail race over single track, fire road and paved trails with rolling hills and technical sections. Post race activities include pizza, beer and wildlife education.

A 10 hour loop event at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield VA on a 3.1 mile trail with about 150 ft gain per loop. Event options include 10 hour, 5 hour, 2 hour and a one lap 5k and rucking is allowed.

Muddy Princess Virginia Beach is a women only 5k obstacle mud run at Historic Greenbrier Farms. Join a community focused on empowerment and fun while supporting the fight against breast cancer.

Experience a fun mud run at Virginia Motorsports Park featuring a dozen obstacles and waist deep mud pits. This untimed event focuses on enjoyment over competition and welcomes participants of all backgrounds to join the post race party.

A 12 hour endurance run at Oak Grove Lake Park made up of repeated 1.5 mile unpaved loops. The tree lined, flat course includes lake and forest scenery and is limited to 60 runners with no waitlist.

Experience the scenic beauty of Pocahontas State Park at this trail festival featuring a loop course 10k and half marathon. Enjoy runnable trails and professional timing in a picturesque Virginia forest setting.

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.

A trail half marathon at First Landing State Park with roots, bridges, sandy sections and about 300 feet of elevation gain. The event includes four aid stations, shirts and finisher beanies, and supports AIDNOW.

Virginia Beast 2026 is a multi day ruck and endurance event in Virginia Beach based out of LFT Gym on 6 to 8 November 2026. Multiple distances are offered and competitors must carry ruck loads of 40, 50, and 80 pounds.

A 50K race on the Noland Trail at Mariners' Museum Park in Newport News on November 7, 2026, offered as a solo 50K or as relay teams of two to six, with festival access included.