Trail Running calendar near Triangle 2026-2027

Join the 7th annual Trails 4 Miles for a fall challenge at Sherando Park. Choose from a mixed-surface 4-mile trail run, a new mountain bike time trial, or a one-mile fun run/walk. All proceeds support the I'm Just Me Movement.

Join a community 5K run and walk through the scenic trails of Agricultural History Farm Park. Enjoy a morning of music and fitness with events for all ages and awards for top finishers.

Experience the full reservoir trail system on this thirteen mile course in Fredericksburg. Runners navigate flowing singletrack and five distinct climbs totaling over nine hundred feet of elevation gain through scenic wooded terrain.

A 110 mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with 22,300 feet of elevation gain, a 48 hour limit, required second half crew support, and limited course markings and medical services.

Experience a dog friendly trail race through the varied terrain of Caledon State Park. Run a 10K or 1 mile course with your leashed companion to support local natural resources and educational programming.

Experience a technical trail race with your dog at a scenic equine rehabilitation facility in Virginia. Enjoy distances from 1.25 miles to 10K followed by a finishers festival with food trucks and a biergarten.

Trail runs at Laurel Hill in Lorton, VA on October 4, 2026, with singletrack through forest and meadows. Choose 5.4 miles or 10 miles; event features aid stations, post-race food, a kids program, and optional medals.

Experience a unique trail event at Milkhouse Brewery in Mount Airy featuring a 5 mile race and timed ultra challenges. Complete as many loops as possible over four or eight hours on this scenic farm course.

A trail event at Bretton Woods Recreation Center on October 11, 2026 featuring a 5K run and 1 mile walk to raise funds for addiction prevention, education and support; registration opens March 24, fee $30.

A trail endurance event at Powhatan State Park centered on a 2.7 mile loop with about 60 feet of elevation per lap. Multiple formats include an eight hour individual, a four person relay, an eight hour hiker and a timed Parent Loop.

Boulder Dash at Pinesburg Quarry takes place October 17, 2026 in Williamsport, MD and includes a 5 Mile race, a 5K, and a 1 Mile fun run. Registration opens May 1, 2026 and the quarry will not be operational during the event.

A trail run at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, VA offering **5.1 mile** and **10 mile** singletrack courses with lake views, short technical sections, on-site bathrooms, a kids program, race swag, and optional finish medals.

Test your strength at Massanutten Resort with obstacle races through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Choose from 5K and 10K courses or a dedicated Kids Race set against a backdrop of steep hills and forest trails.

Event Format Andy's Backyard Ultra is a "last person standing" ultramarathon. Runners must complete a lap of 4.17 miles every hour to remain in the race. The event continues until only one runner remains; that runner must then com..

A scenic, well-marked trail event in Patapsco Valley State Park offering in-person and virtual 50k and 25k options, Brooks shirts, five aid stations, and distinct finishers awards for each distance.

Runnable, rolling trail loops in Prince William Forest Park offer **50 km** (two 16-mile loops) and **25 km** (one 16-mile loop) options on shaded trails with creek crossings. Entry is limited to 110 runners and there is no formal entry fee..

Experience a seasonal trail run or walk through the scenic Conway Robinson State Forest in Gainesville with 5k and 10k distance options for all participants.

Experience a scenic 5K cross country run through the historic Rocklands Farm Winery followed by an after party with live music and wine.

Trail races at Button Farm in Germantown, MD on November 7, 2026 feature twisty singletrack and open farm fields, with distances of 13.5, 6.7 and 3.2 miles. The event includes aid stations, portajons, finisher medals and post-race food.

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.