Trail Running calendar near Spotsylvania Courthouse 2026-2027

Trail canicross races at Caledon State Park offer two distances, allow leashed dogs, and provide a reusable speedCup; entry fees support Friends of Caledon State Park.

Experience a technical trail race with your dog at a scenic equine rehabilitation facility in Virginia. Enjoy distances from 1.25 miles to 10K followed by a finishers festival with food trucks and a biergarten.

A 12 hour trail run at Prince William Forest Park featuring a 6.5 mile figure eight loop on single track and fire road, two aid stations, and options for solo or two person relay teams.

A trail 5K at Claude Moore Park on October 3, 2026, featuring forest and leaf-covered trails, part of the Run Your PRCS Parks timed series, with in-person and multiple virtual entry options.

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.

Trail races at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton VA on October 4, 2026. Options of 5.4 or 10 miles on mostly singletrack through forest and meadow across the former prison grounds.

A trail-based event at Pohick Bay Regional Park on October 4, 2026, offering in-person 5K and 10K races plus virtual options with different medal and shirt choices.

A Halloween themed 4 mile trail run and hike at York River State Park on a new course that includes dirt trails, rolling hills, single track and riverside views. The format is non competitive with finisher medals and post race refreshments.

A trail-based community event on October 11, 2026 at Bretton Woods Recreation Center featuring a 5K run and 1 mile walk to support the Michael Long Memorial Fund and addiction prevention and recovery services.

A trail 10K at Black Hill Regional Park featuring rocky, root-strewn trails on an established course first run in 2009. MCRRC members run free while non-members pay a modest registration fee and pick up bibs on race day.

An eight hour looped trail event at Powhatan State Park featuring a 2.7 mile loop and about 60 feet of elevation change per lap. Options include individual, relay, hiker, and a Parent Loop for family laps.

Timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park where runners complete as many 3.48 mile loops as possible in 3, 6, 12, or 24 hour options. Supported aid, a hoodie, finisher awards, and a special 100 mile award are included.

A scenic, flat 5K and 10K at Bluemont Park in Arlington on October 17, 2026, with in-person and virtual entry options. Walkers and strollers welcome and tiered registration pricing applies.

The Run Wild Races will take place in Moseley on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run 3 miles.

A trail run at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, VA offering **5.1 mile** and **10 mile** singletrack courses with lake views, short technical sections, on-site bathrooms, a kids program, race swag, and optional finish medals.

A weekend of obstacle racing at Massanutten Resort with 5K and 10K courses, a kids race and spectator tickets. The mountain course uses rocky trails and steep climbs and lodging and service member discounts are available.

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 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 races at Conway Robinson State Forest on October 25, 2026, offering 5K, 10K and several virtual options with medal and shirt choices; walkers are welcome.