Trail Running calendar near Swoope 2025-2026

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..

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..

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.

Brave winter trails at the Frozen Toe 10k in Roanoke, VA on January 10, 2026 with an in person trail race on Chestnut Ridge and a virtual option. Enjoy scenic single track, a water station, walker friendly welcome, and a snow date of Januar..

Join the Forever 5 and 10 Milers in Blue Ridge VA on January 31, 2026 for scenic on site or virtual runs. Pick a 5 or 10 mile course and enjoy race timed splits, finish alerts, and post race results and photos.

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..

The Walnut Creek 10 Miler will take place in North Garden on Saturday 7 February 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

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.

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 the Montvale 5 and 8.4 Mile Trail Races in Montvale Park, VA, winding through old growth forest and creek crossings. Choose in person or virtual entry for a low key, limited field of 225 runners.

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 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..

Test your legs at the Mineshaft 10k near Buchanan VA on April 4, 2026, a rugged trail run on the Glenwood Horse Trail with steep climbs and rock gardens. Field is capped at 100 runners and a virtual option lets you join from anywhere.

The Happy Camper Trail Race will take place in Bedford on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

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.

Run through scenic vineyard trails at Southern Revere Cellars on April 18, 2026 with 5k and 10k options and a virtual race. Enjoy a postrace glass of wine or beer while supporting Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.