Trail Running calendar near Spotsylvania Courthouse 2025-2026

Run the Pocahontas 5k, 10k or half marathon on Dec 13 along the scenic Bright Hope Trail in Pocahontas State Park. Walkers and virtual runners welcome with chip timing. Finishers get a coin and shirt and proceeds benefit Operation Turbo.

Celebrate the season at the Tinsel Trot, a festive 5k and 10k at Southern Revere Cellars in Louisa. Enjoy a chip timed race, technical shirt and a post run glass of wine or beer, with a virtual option and proceeds supporting Serenity Farm.

Join Dash through the Hills on Dec 13, 2025 at Hardware Hills Vineyard for a scenic charity trail 5K or 1.1 mile walk benefiting Caring for Creatures animal sanctuary. Finish at the tasting room with live music, a food truck and wine for pa..

Enjoy a scenic 13.1 mile run along the C&O Canal Towpath at the Founders Half Marathon in Potomac, part of the DCRR Snowball Series. Friendly on course support and post race snacks make this a welcoming community event.

Celebrate the season at the Holiday 4 Miler in mid December at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield. Run a scenic loop on paved and dirt trails along the CCT, with in person and virtual options.

Tackle the Willis River trails at Bear Creek Lake State Park on Jan 4, 2026 with options for 20K, 35K, or 50K. This free trail run offers wet, rolling terrain and a communal vibe; bring a prepackaged food donation to share.

Run the Burke Creek Barn Burner in Palmyra, VA on January 10, 2026 with 5K and 15K trail options in its second year. Enjoy hot drinks, finish line treats with gluten free and vegan choices, and post race awards.

Run scenic trails at Leesylvania State Park on January 17, 2026 and support Food for Others with 5k and 10k distances. Enjoy a mixed trail and pavement course, in person or virtually, with finisher medal and tech shirt for early registrants..

Take on a fast, flat half marathon along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, Virginia on January 31, 2026. All finishers earn a custom medal and the race supports Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage 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 the 18th annual ICY 8 at scenic Lake Anna State Park on Feb 7 for 8 hour adventure trail runs, a Half Marathon Plus in a figure 8 format, or a challenging 8 miler. Mostly single and double track trails promise a fun, rugged day outdoor..

Test your limits on this timed trail ultra at Little Bennett Campground with 5 and 9 hour solo and relay options on a scenic 4.4 mile loop. Enjoy aid stations, Altra demos and a post race chili while supporting Montgomery Parks Foundation.

Run through scenic trails at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden with your choice of a 5k or 10 mile trail race, both featuring wooded single track and lake views. Enjoy race swag and post race refreshments at this rain or shine event.

Run a hilly trail 5k or 10k at Wilderness Run in Spotsylvania VA on Feb 14, 2026 and support Semper Fi and America's Fund. Chip timing, finisher medal, tech shirt and a post race beer or wine; virtual option available.

Take on the RRRC Bear Creek trail races in February 2026 at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland VA. Choose a scenic 10 mile loop, a 4.2 mile mini or a virtual 10 mile and enjoy rolling piedmont single track and friendly club vibes.

Take on scenic river trails at the Paradise Springs 5k and 10k in Clifton VA on February 28, 2026, featuring challenging rocky sections and plenty of elevation. Finish at Paradise Springs Winery with a finisher medal, tech shirt and a compl..

Run scenic single track around Saint Marys Lake and Salem Forest with 17K, 34K, and 50K options on a 10.5 mile loop. Limited to 100 runners, the friendly trail race finishes with warm food and pancakes.

No Man's 50K is a women only trail running challenge in Triangle, VA with 50K and 25K on scenic single track and forest roads. Two loop courses, full aid stations, and a welcoming vibe make this a must for endurance runners.

Take on scenic forest trails at Conway Robinson State Forest with a 5k or two lap 10k, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. Support the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation and earn a finisher coin plus a tech shirt.

Join the scenic Seneca Creek Greenway Trail in Gaithersburg MD on March 7, 2026 for a marathon or an extended 50K. Run single track parkland trails and choose to finish at the marathon or keep going to complete the 50K.