Trail Running calendar near Triangle 2026-2027

An in-person 5 km and 10 km event at Bluemont Park in Arlington on October 17, 2026, with flat courses and walker-friendly access. Virtual entries are available with several medal and shirt options.

Experience the scenic singletrack trails of Lake Fairfax Park with 5 mile and 10 mile race options. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race breakfast and a dedicated program for children.

A 5.25 miles trail race at Gunpowder State Park on October 18, 2026, with a steep opening climb, single track sections, and a faster finish. The event is donation based and offers on site registration.

An obstacle race weekend at Massanutten Resort Oct 24 to 25, 2026 featuring Sprint and Super courses on steep, technical mountain trails plus a kids race and spectator access.

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.

Trail races of 50k and 25k take place in Patapsco Valley State Park on October 24, 2026 with in-person and virtual options. All entrants receive event apparel and a finishers award, and virtual runners have Oct 24 to Nov 24 to complete thei..

A marked trail competition in Prince William Forest Park offering a 25 km one loop and a 50 km two loop option with on course aid stations. Entry opens September 15, 2026 and the field is limited to 110 runners.

Trail races at Conway Robinson State Forest on October 25, 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km trail distances plus virtual options with medal and shirt choices; walkers are welcome.

Scenic 5K through vineyard and farm at Rocklands Farm Winery with chip timing, age group awards, and a post-race wine tasting with live music. Walkers and children are welcome and a one hour course time limit applies.

A scenic 5K along the Virginia Capital Trail in Rocketts Landing, Richmond, on October 31, 2026. The event offers an in person 5K plus virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.

A backyard ultra scheduled for October 31, 2026 at Shawan Downs with repeated 4.167 mile loops. Runners complete as many loops as they can over a 24 to 48 hour period.

Experience a mix of twisty singletrack and open farm field running in Germantown. This late autumn trail event offers three distances and a festive post race atmosphere at the historic Button Farm.

Experience a 50 mile trail race through the scenic Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Maryland. This event features forested single track terrain and small stream crossings for dedicated distance runners.

Run Through the Grapevine is an 8K cross country race at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The course runs through vineyard rows and adjacent hop yards, and all finishers receive one free winery tasting.

Trail and virtual runs at Valor Ranch in King George VA featuring timed 10K and 5K events, a 10K ruck, a 1 mile fun run, and 100 percent of proceeds supporting Valor Ranch charitable programs.

Trail races at Rosaryville State Park in Upper Marlboro offer 20K and 50K on a 9.5 mile single track with wooded scenery, aid stations, a nearby drop bag area, and participant limits and time cutoffs.

Trail races at Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, VA offer two loop options, 5.2 miles or 9.5 miles. The course follows hiking trails, dirt roads and fields along Bull Run and includes designated spectator areas and park facilities.

A pre-Thanksgiving running event at Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery in Delaplane, VA on November 15, 2026, offering 3K and 6K courses plus virtual entry options; walkers and leashed pets are welcome.

A 5K cross country race at Herring Run Park on November 15, 2026, featuring mixed paved, field and technical single track surfaces. Entry is free and donations are accepted for scholarships and Friends of Herring Run Parks.

A 25K trail race in Queen Anne, Maryland on November 21, 2026, organized by Algonquin Ultras and the Centreville Crushers. The mostly single track course features runnable hills, rooty and muddy sections, three aid stations, and awards.