Trail Running calendar near Stuarts Draft 2026-2027

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.

Two trail races at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Routes use maintained doubletrack with lake views, marked flagging, GPX files, aid stations, and about 1,800 ft (25K) and 700 ft (10K) elevation gain.

A weekend of obstacle races at Massanutten Resort on October 24-25, 2026 with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and kids races on mountain trails featuring rocky terrain and steep climbs. Team entries can secure the same start time and eligible staf..

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 in Explore Park, Roanoke on October 25, 2025, covering about 3.6 miles mostly on twisty single track with a short paved section, 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.

Run on the flat, scenic Chessie Nature Trail near Lexington, VA with Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K, and a 26.2 relay. USATF certified courses, a virtual option, on-trail aid stations, finishers' medals, and post-race food are provided.

A multi distance trail event in Montebello VA with 100K, 50 Miler and 50K courses through Blue Ridge single track, logging roads and National Forest terrain around peak fall foliage.

Trail races at Walnut Creek Park on November 8, 2026 offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual entries with medal and shirt options. Registration fees vary by entry type and by registration date.

A minimally marked 40.3 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains that passes historic furnace ruins about halfway. The course has three aid stations, 6500 feet of climbing, and requires self navigation and self support.

A supported point to point mountain training run of 32 miles that follows much of the first third of the MMT 100, with two aid stations, required car shuttle, limited club support, and recommended GPX and turnsheet navigation.

Trail ultramarathon around Holiday Lake in Appomattox, VA offering 50K, 25K and a 10K single-track option, on-loop courses with aid stations every four miles and on-site camp lodging.

Trail running weekend at Bear Creek Lake State Park featuring a 10.4 mile loop, a 4.2 mile Mini on park and single-track trails, and a virtual 10 mile option; in-person entries are capped and a portion of fees supports the park.

The Elizabeth Furnace 50 km is a technical mountain trail race in the Massanutten range covering 30.5 miles and about 6,400 feet of ascent. Aid is limited with staffed stations near 10 and 22 miles so runners must carry personal supplies.