Trail Running calendar near Swoope 2025-2026

The Crozet Trails Crew 5K/10K Trail Run + Family Fun Run is a fundraiser in Crozet, Virginia hosted by the Crozet Trails Crew. The course starts and ends at Crozet Park, following rustic trails east of the park with roots, rocks, and ruts. Distances include Trail 5K, Trail 10K, and a Family Fun Run;..

Shenandoah Zombie Run is a 5K running event held at Camp Shenandoah in Swoope, Virginia. The course weaves through Camp Shenandoah’s hills and woods along Little North Mountain, offering forest trails as runners dodge zombies. Each participant wears a belt with three flags, representing lives to pro..

Mountain Masochist Trail Run is a long-standing mountain ultratrail in Montebello, Virginia, offering 100K, 50M, and 50K distances. The course begins and ends at Montebello Campground and, in recent iterations, is run in reverse toward the Mount Pleasant Loop, using a mix of old and new trails. Runn..

The Ultra Race of Champions is a trail running event held at Sherando Lake Recreation Area in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia. It offers three race distances: 40 miles, 20 miles, and 10 miles, all starting and finishing at the scenic Sherando Lake. The course features a beautiful mix of dirt trai..

GEER, the Great Eastern Endurance Run, returns after a 15-year hiatus to Sherando Lake in Lyndhurst, Virginia, offering 40-, 20-, and 10-mile options. The course unfolds in the Blue Ridge mountains with predominantly single-track trails and remote forest roads, featuring climbs to Bald Mountain, rug..

Harvest Hustle 10k at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden, VA, offers a cross-country trail race with a 5k option as well. The course weaves through park woods with elevation changes, rocks and roots. The 10k features three water stations at roughly miles 2.1, 3.1, and 5.2; the 5k has a water stop at..

Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler is a 5-mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, the second event in the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series. The course runs on single-track trails and mountain roads within the Liberty Mountain Trail System. The race is hosted by Liberty Unive..

Freight Train 100k/50k is held in Farmville, Virginia, along the High Bridge Trail. The event offers 100K and 50K distances, plus a 1/2 marathon and a Half Marathon Hiker option. The course is a relatively flat rail-trail with a small initial incline; the 100K features less than 1,500 feet of total..

The Freight Train Ultra Marathon is held at High Bridge Trail State Park in Farmville, Virginia, offering distances of a half marathon, 50k, and 100k. The course is a flat rail trail with minimal elevation gain, featuring scenic views including crossing the historic High Bridge twice. The 100k route..

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 without major hills. Participants enjoy a chip-timed race with..

The Willis River event in Cumberland, VA, offers runners three distance options: 50K, 35K, and 20K. The 35K course follows much of the Willis River Trail, featuring stream crossings, rolling hills, and guaranteed wet feet. The 50K combines the 35K route with an additional 10-mile Bear Creek segment,..

Arctic 5K Trail Race is staged by Campus Recreation at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. The 3.1-mile course blends single-track trails with forest roads, delivering a wintry, challenging run as the fourth race in the Liberty Mountain Trail Series. In its 13th year, the event offers awa..

Holiday Lake 25K & 50K is a trail-focused race held in Appomattox, Virginia. The event features a loop around Holiday Lake on a mix of country roads and wooded trails, with 25K and 50K distances (and a 10K option). The course offers a welcoming mid‑distance to ultra trail experience in a rural setti..

The RRRC Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Run is a scenic trail race held at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, Virginia, about 45 minutes west of Richmond. The event features a challenging 10-mile loop course through the piedmont hills of Cumberland State Forest and the state park, primarily on sing..

Bel Monte Endurance Races take place in Lyndhurst, Virginia, amid the George Washington National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The event offers three distances: 50 miles, 50 kilometers, and 25 kilometers. Runners tackle a predominantly rugged course consisting of 95% single-track trails and mo..

Terrapin Mountain, held in Sedalia, Virginia, offers a 50k and half-marathon across the spring-time trails of Terrapin Mountain, White Oak Ridge, Goff Mountain, and Hunting Creek. Regarded as spring favorites, these races are celebrated for challenging yet beautiful terrain and a welcoming community..

James River Trail Runs takes place at James River State Park in Gladstone, Virginia. In its fourth year, the event offers 10-mile, 50K, 50-mile relay, and 50-mile solo distances, plus a 10-mile night race. The 10-mile loop climbs about 1,025 feet per loop: the first five miles on single- and double-..

The Sip & Stride 10k is a cross-country running event held at Southern Revere Cellars in Louisa, Virginia. The course loops around the winery property, featuring a mostly flat terrain with no major hills. Participants in the 10k complete four laps, while the 5k involves two laps.Runners receive a te..

The Mountain & Vine Vineyard 9k is a scenic and challenging race held at Mountain & Vine Vineyards in Faber, Virginia. The event offers three distances: 3k, 6k, and 9k, with the 9k consisting of three laps around a hilly course featuring some tough summits and rewarding views. Participants receive a..

The Massanutten Mountain Trails (MMT) 100 Mile Run is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Massanutten Mountains within Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, starting and finishing at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp in Fort Valley, VA. The rugged 100-mile course features rocky trails with short but steep..