Trail Running calendar near Virginia Beach 2026-2027

We have found 16 Trailruns within 80 miles of Virginia Beach. See below where and when you can find the races.

Run the length of North Carolina's Outer Banks from Corolla to Hatteras. Choose the 100-mile, 100K, or team relay on a paved coastal road. The finish line party is at The Wreck Tiki Bar.

A 5K trail event at Chanco on the James in Surry County offering run, walk, and hike options along woods and the James River; online registration closes March 19 and race day registration is available.

Event Details The Women's Trail Festival is a two-day event at Freedom Park in Williamsburg, VA, scheduled for a Saturday and Sunday in late March. The event features trail running and hiking options over two distances. Distances and Format..

April 2026

A 5K run and walk at Appomattox River Regional Park in N. Prince George on April 11, 2026. All participants receive a medal and awards will recognize top overall and age group finishers; early registrants receive T shirts while sizes last.

The Long Creek 60K/30K offers a scenic tour of First Landing State Park's nine diverse trails, from forests to shoreline. This cupless event provides three stocked aid stations and a 10-hour time limit. All finishers receive a custom award.

May 2026

Experience cross country racing at Bells Mill Park with 5K and 1.5 mile events featuring grass and marshy terrain. Enjoy a post race afterparty with catered lunch boxes and finisher medals for all participants.

June 2026

Event Format The Taskinas Creek Half Marathon for 2026 is described as a "no frills" or "Hike-a-Half" event. The organizer's stated goal is to be inclusive rather than competitive, with the aim of keeping entry fees low...

The Night Owl 9K will take place in Williamsburg on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run 9 kilometers.

July 2026

Conquer the iconic sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge State Park in this unique 2-mile run/walk. Your effort supports the preservation of the park. All finishers earn a medal and can celebrate at the post-race party.

Test your endurance at Windsor Castle Park with timed races ranging from two to ten hours on a scenic trail loop. This manually timed event features a support station and options for both runners and ruckers.

October 2026

Test your endurance at Jockey High Ridge State Park by completing a 5k loop every hour for five hours. Run the full 25k solo or pair up with a teammate to tackle this unique coastal loop challenge.

Experience the rolling trails and coastal scenery of First Landing State Park. This event features a natural course with sandy sections and provides finishers with coffee and donuts at the finish line.

November 2026

A 50K race and team relay on the Noland Trail at The Mariners' Museum Park in Newport News on November 7, 2026. The course is six laps and relay teams of two to six share the distance; participants also gain access to the fall festival.

A low-key trail event at Windsor Castle Park with 8-hour, 4-hour, and 10K options. Run or walk a marked 5-km loop with a stocked aid station, or try the rucking division. All finishers get a homemade medal, with awards for top performers.

December 2026

A two-loop 50K trail run through First Landing State Park. Runners navigate a cupless course with two aid stations and an 8-hour time limit. All finishers get a medal, and a post-race party with pizza and drinks awaits.