Trail Running calendar near Stuarts Draft 2025-2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Lake Anna Turkey Trot on November 28, 2025 at Lake Anna State Park. Run a 5k, 10k or half marathon on scenic trail and road courses with a tech shirt, finisher medal and chip timing, or join virtually.

Event overview Races take place at the Green Bank Science Center on the Green Bank Observatory campus. Courses pass fields, wooded single track, and site roads and provide views of observatory telescopes, including the Robert C. Byrd Green..

Run the Freight Train on Saturday December 6 2025 in Farmville Virginia, with distances from half marathon to 100K on a scenic rail trail. Cross the iconic High Bridge twice and earn a handcrafted pottery finisher award.

Run the flat, scenic High Bridge rail trail from Farmville in the Freight Train Ultra Marathon with half marathon, 50K and 100K options. Expect exposed bridges and open trail, friendly aid stations, and a festive finish at the historic Trai..

The Tinsel Trot 10k in Louisa, VA, is a festive cross-country running event held at Southern Revere Cellars. The course loops around the winery property, with the 10k consisting of four laps and the 5k two laps, featuring gentle terrain wit..

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..

Join Willis River on Jan 4, 2026 at Bear Creek Lake State Park for free 20K, 35K and 50K trail runs. Expect stream crossings, rolling hills and wet, rugged trail on a friendly, casual fat ass style event with shared packaged snacks.

Hit the trails on January 10, 2026 in Palmyra VA for the Burke Creek Barn Burner, offering 5K and 15K trail distances. Enjoy on site coffee, finish line food and awards for a fun community race organized by the CATs.

Take on the Frozen Toe 10k, a fun and fast January trail race on the Chestnut Ridge Loop around Roanoke Mountain Campground. Enjoy cold weather camaraderie, on course aid, and age group awards in this lively winter classic.

Challenge the figure 8 trails at Lake Anna State Park in the 18th annual ICY 8, featuring an 8 hour adventure trail run and a Half Marathon+ on a looped course. Runners and hikers are welcome with scenic single and double track and generous..

Take on the Arctic 5k on February 7, 2026 at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg VA, a 3.1 mile trail run over single track and forest roads. Part of the Liberty Mountain Trail Series, it features awards, a guaranteed giveaway t shirt for e..

Scenic loops around Holiday Lake in Appomattox VA offer 10K, 25K and 50K options across country roads and mostly single track trails. Camp on site, enjoy a Friday pre race pizza briefing and take on the 50K Lynchburg Ultra Series challenge.

Hit the scenic hilly 5k or 10k across historic Chancellorsville and Wilderness battlefields on February 14, 2026. Walkers welcome, proceeds benefit Semper Fi and America's Fund, and finishers enjoy a beer or wine plus a commemorative medal.

Join RRRC in February 2026 at Bear Creek Lake State Park for Bear Creek 10 Mile and 4.2 Mile Mini Trail Runs, offering in person races plus a virtual 10 Mile option. Tackle scenic single track and multi use trails while supporting the park.

Tackle scenic singletrack at Montvale Park with 5 mile or 8.4 mile trail races on February 28, 2026. Limited to 225 runners with a virtual option and shirts for early registrants, it winds through old growth forest for a challenging run.

Tackle rugged singletrack in the Blue Ridge at Bel Monte Endurance Races on March 14, 2026 in Lyndhurst, Virginia. Pick 50 Mile, 50K or 25K and earn sweeping views and big climbs on classic mountain trails.

Run a scenic 3.42 mile loop at Twin Lakes State Park with options from 10 miles to 48 hour solos and relays. Primitive camping, a staffed aid station, and awards like a 100 mile belt buckle create a festive endurance weekend.

Run scenic trails around Terrapin Mountain in Sedalia, VA with a 50k or half marathon. Enjoy stocked aid stations, terrapin swag and free camping for a weekend of tough trails and good vibes.

Tackle the Hone Quarry Ultra, a rugged 41.4 mile trail through the Shenandoah Valley with about 8,000 feet of climb and stunning cliffs, waterfalls and open meadows. Limited to 125 runners, this remote loop offers big views, six aid station..

Tackle scenic James River Trail at James River State Park in April 2026 with day and night 10 mile runs or multi loop 50K and 50 mile options. Expect steady climbs, riverside flats and on course aid with gluten free options.