Trail Running calendar near Stuarts Draft 2026-2027

A canicross and trail event on October 3, 2026 in Gordonsville, VA offering competitive 10K and 5K races, a 1.25 mile sprint, a casual dog friendly 5K, and a virtual 5K, with technical trails, three water stations, and a Finisher's Festival..

An annual flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County WV, held October 4, 2026. Proceeds support trail maintenance and local athletic activities.

A fundraising event at North Cross School featuring a chip-timed cross-country 5K, a non-timed 5K walk, and a 0.8 mile kids fun run with participation medals and youth leaders from the school team.

A three day stage race around Spruce Knob in Circleville WV featuring a 50k, a 50 mile, a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5k. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 16, 2026.

Trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg on October 10, 2026, featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon on single track and a 3.1 mile out and back 5K on a forest road. Packet pickup includes shirt and bib; awards and discounts available..

An eight-hour loop event at Powhatan State Park on an approximately 2.7-mile field-and-forest loop, with a Parent Loop for families, one aid station at the trailhead, and options for solo or four-person relay entries.

Timed trail running at Shenandoah River State Park on a 3.48 mile loop with 670 ft of gain. Four time-based options from 3 to 24 hours, supported aid station, event hoodie, and awards including a special 100 mile recognition.

A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.

Two marked trail distances start and finish at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion. Courses feature lake views, aid stations, GPX files, included park entry, and facilities near the start and finish.

Obstacle course races at Massanutten Resort on October 24 and 25, 2026, featuring 5K and 10K distances plus a kids race, spectator tickets, team entry options, lodging discounts, and service member discounts.

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 night trail run at Explore Park on October 24, 2026, using a 3.6 mile mountain bike XCO course run in reverse with a short 0.25 mile road approach. Headlamps are mandatory and the trail is marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.

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..

A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.

A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.

A trail race on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia on November 7, 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay. USATF certified courses on smooth gravel and grass with aid stations and a virtual option.

Mountain Masochist Trail Run in Montebello, VA on Nov 7, 2026 offers 100K, 50 Miler and 50K courses across Blue Ridge single track and forest roads, with campsite reservations and a pre-race briefing.

Trail ultrarun at Sherando Lake in Lyndhurst, VA on November 7, 2026 offering 40, 20, and 10 mile courses across technical singletrack and forest roads with aid stations, crew access, and enforced cutoffs.

A five mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, part of the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series and held in memory of Mike Donahue. The event features single track and mountain road terrain, awards, giveaway shirts, and regist..

A trail running event at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden, Virginia on November 8, 2026, offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.