Trail Running calendar near Spotsylvania Courthouse 2025-2026

The Historic Waterford Trail Run/Walk is an outdoor event taking place in Waterford, Virginia, on May 10, 2025. Participants can choose from a 5K Trail Run/Walk, a 10K Trail Run/Walk, or a Fun Run, all set against the scenic backdrop of Western Loudoun County. The course features a mix of trails, pa..

The Dahlgren Trailblazer is an annual community bike event held in King George, Virginia. Participants embark on a friendly 8-mile ride starting from the trailhead at 10431 Bloomsbury Road, turning around at 9274 Comorn Road. The event is organized by the Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Tr..

The Dominion Energy Riverrock Trail Running Events, taking place from May 16 to May 18, 2025, in Richmond, VA, features a variety of races including the Belle Isle Blitz (5k), James River Scramble (10k), and Bust the Banks Half Marathon. This outdoor sports festival, organized by Sports Backers and..

The Massanutten Mountain Trails (MMT) 100 Mile Run is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Massanutten Mountains within Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Starting and finishing at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp in Fort Valley, VA, the rugged course features rocky trails and steep mountain climbs tota..

The Fountainhead Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run takes place at Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia, just 30 minutes from Washington D.C. This challenging event features a half marathon of approximately 13.5 miles and a 10K of about 7.2 miles, both on rugged trails with rocks, ro..

The Night Raider 10k and 5k is a scenic trail run held at the Manassas National Battlefield, starting and ending at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA. Participants can enjoy a course that includes cross-country paths, dirt trails, a boardwalk, and gravel sections, with some hills. The event..

The Happy Tail Wine Trail 5k is a fun and inclusive running event held at 53rd Winery in Louisa, Virginia. Participants can enjoy a scenic cross-country course around vineyards, with options for a 5k race, a 1-mile fun run for children aged 5-13, and a dog jog for furry friends. The event promotes c..

The Capital Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in Lorton, Virginia, featuring a unique format where participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. The race supports experienced backyard ultrarunners aiming to push their limits, with a maximum of 60 partic..

The Barrel Oak 6k is a challenging cross-country running event held at Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane, VA. Participants can choose between a 3k or 6k race, with the 6k being two laps of the 3k course. The event features scenic routes through vineyards, gravel roads, and hills.Runners receive a finis..

The More Miles Last One Standing Challenge is an annual ultramarathon event held in Knoxville, Maryland, featuring a unique "last one standing" format. Participants run a 4.167-mile course, starting each hour on the hour, and must complete the yard within that time to continue. The event also offers..

The Dash Through the Dirt event offers 5k, 10k, and half-marathon races at Carderock Recreation Area in Potomac, MD. The courses run along the scenic C&O Canal Towpath, featuring light gravel trails with minimal elevation changes, ideal for personal records. Participants receive a finisher’s coin, t..

The One Family Brewing 5k & 1-Mile event is a family-friendly race held at One Family Brewing in Lovettsville, VA. Participants can enjoy a scenic cross-country course around the brewery, with the 5k consisting of three laps around the brewery fields. Runners receive a beer, finisher’s medal, techni..

The Old Dominion 100 Mile Endurance Run is a challenging ultramarathon held in Fort Valley, Virginia, featuring a measured loop course through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley. The race covers 100 miles with 14 significant climbs totaling 14,000 feet of elevation gain. Participa..

The National Trails Day 5K in Rice, Virginia, is a celebration of outdoor activity and community spirit, taking place at High Bridge Trail State Park. This event features a scenic out-and-back course across the historic High Bridge, designed for both runners and walkers. Participants can enjoy the c..

The Crooked Run Valley 10k is a scenic and challenging trail race held at Sky Meadows in Delaplane, VA. Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k course, with the 10k being two laps of the 5k loop. The event features chip-timed results, finisher medals, and technical event shirts.It supports the c..

The Night Train 50K and Half Marathon is an annual nighttime trail running event held at High Bridge Trail State Park in Farmville, Virginia. The race features three distances: a 50K, a half marathon, and a sunset 5K, all following a historic rail trail through scenic countryside and small towns. Th..

The OSS/CIA 50 Mile Night Run is a challenging ultramarathon held in Prince William Forest Park, Virginia, known for its historical ties to the U.S. intelligence community. The race features a 50-mile course primarily on single-track trails, with some fire roads and crossings, run twice to complete..

The High Bridge Challenge is a multi-distance trail running event held at High Bridge Trail State Park in Virginia. Participants can choose from various race options, including 26K, marathon, 100K, and 150K, with the opportunity to complete combined "train" races in June and December for special awa..

The Last Stand Army Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance race held in Midlothian, Virginia, on Flag Day, June 14, 2025, to honor the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains to complete a final loop.The..

The Juneteenth Menare Foundation 12k & 6k is a scenic trail race held at Button Farm in Germantown, Maryland, celebrating Juneteenth. Participants can choose between a challenging 12k or a 6k course through the Schaeffer Farm Trails, with scenic and hilly terrain. The event features chip-timed resul..