Trail Running calendar near Triangle 2026-2027

A single-track trail race behind Zehmer Hall in Charlottesville covering about 3.1 miles, with steep climbs, technical footing, timing and bibs, and prizes for top finishers.

A night trail event in Prince William Forest Park offering a 50+ mile race made of two laps of a 25+ mile loop, plus 25M and 10M options. Aid stations are placed on course and crews are restricted to the Telegraph Road Pavilion.

A chip timed 5k at Corteau Vineyards in Mechanicsville, Maryland on June 13, 2026, featuring vineyard scenery, a t-shirt, collapsible wine glass, finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and an on-site wine pour.

A community 5K and 1 mile Fun Run in Warrenton, VA that raises funds for Fauquier Education Farm, a 501(c)(3) that advances agricultural education and donates its harvest to local food banks.

A Backyard Ultra at Loch Lothian in Midlothian, VA where runners repeat a 4.14 mile loop each hour until one remains; the event supports Semper Fi and America's Fund and awards a cash prize plus the Sword of Honor.

A Juneteenth trail event in Germantown on June 19, 2026 offering 6K and 12K distances plus virtual options, with a hilly course around Button Farm and the Schaeffer Farm Trails and welcome to walkers.

A rugged out-and-back trail race near Frederick, MD, offering a 50K and a 25K Half Cat on rocky, shaded singletrack with stream crossings, three aid stations, and mandatory on-course hydration.

A 5 km and 10 km event along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path in Georgetown, Washington, DC on June 20, 2026. Walkers are welcome and registration fees vary by date with separate pricing for each distance.

Kick off the Blue Crab Bolt series at Seneca Creek State Park with scenic 5K and 10K trail runs featuring lake views and singletrack paths. Enjoy professional race support, post-run breakfast burritos, and a festive atmosphere.

A mud-run fundraiser in King George, VA on June 27, 2026, featuring a 4-mile obstacle course and a 1-mile kids run, organized by the Dahlgren Lions Club with team awards by group size.

MCRRC Cross Country on the Farm Trail 5K is a trail race at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood MD. Non member registration is available for a $20 fee and the event is part of the club's low key race series.

A free 5K fun run on July 4, 2026 organized by Great Falls TrailBlazers. The loop course goes through the woods, meets at the Great Falls Library, is open to all ages and is pet friendly.

A themed Forrest Gump fun run at Lakeside Loop in New Town Village, Owings Mills, offering a full 4.4-mile loop or a 1-mile out-and-back option. The event is free and participants are encouraged to wear the red hat, yellow top and red short..

A trail-based running event at Needwood Lake Circle in Maryland on July 11, 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and virtual entries with medal and shirt options.

A 5K and 10K event at Nottoway Park in Vienna, VA on July 11, 2026, with multiple virtual options and tiered entry fees.

A roughly 50 km trail ultramarathon on the southern Massanutten range with about 5,700 feet of elevation gain, six aid stations, and a post run gathering at the Route 211 commuter parking lot. Entry is limited to 75 runners.

Experience the West Side Quarry trail race along the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg. This 10k course features a steady climb and rolling hills with 426 feet of elevation gain for a dynamic running experience.

A timed six-hour endurance event at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis with solo and three-person relay formats. The course is about 4.25 miles per loop, with aid stations on the route and awards by overall and age-group distance.

A vineyard run on July 25, 2026 at 868 Estate Vineyards in Purcellville, Virginia offering 5 km and 10 km courses plus virtual entry options with varying fee tiers and medal or shirt choices.

Experience the twisty single track and scenic farm fields of Germantown at this trail running event. Participants can choose between two distances while supporting local non profits in Montgomery County.