Trail Running calendar near White Post 2026-2027

A relaxed practice run on August 2, 2026 at Fountainhead Regional Park with route options from 6 to 13+ miles. Entry is open but limited to 60 and requires sign up; light refreshments are provided.

A half marathon and a 50K on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, VA on August 8, 2026. Mostly flat rails to trails courses with time limits, finisher medals, apparel options and postrace food including free MooThru ice crea..

Run or walk 5K, 10K, or a half marathon on scenic routes at Third Winchester Battlefield in Winchester, VA on August 8, 2026.

A low key trail run in Jefferson National Forest on a roughly 60 km loop with three aid stations and a shorter 50 km Party Route option.

A 6K cross country race beginning and ending at Death Ridge Brewery, using parts of the Verdun Adventure Bound course. The event features varied trails, ponds and bridged streams, race shirts for early registrants, and awards with proceeds..

An annual event on August 9, 2026 in Schellsburg offering a 5K run and two 5K walks. The race raises funds for memorial scholarships and features age group awards, race shirts for preregistered entrants and professional timing.

Trail race in Elkridge, MD offering 25K and 50K on rolling single track with river crossings, aid stations serving real food, and post-race food and beer.

A trail 5K in Gettysburg on August 15, 2026, with a race shirt option for early registrants and an event bottle opener medal. Brewfest options and tours of the Daniel Lady Farm House and Barn are available the same day.

A 5K and 10K on August 15, 2026 at Bull Run Marina following the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, with in-person races and multiple virtual entry options.

A relaxed practice run at Fountainhead Regional Park offering multiple distances up to 13.1 miles on August 2 and August 15, 2026. Entry is open but limited to 60 participants and runners are responsible for their own medical needs.

A 5K and Half Marathon along the C&O Canal in Georgetown on August 16, 2026, with in-person and virtual participation options including medal and shirt choices.

A 7K trail race at The Woodstock Equestrian Center in Dickerson, Maryland, presented as part of MCRRC's low key series for members. Non member registration has a $20 fee and runs from February 10, 2026 to August 16, 2026.

A 5K and 10K event at Leopold’s Preserve in Broad Run on August 23, 2026 with virtual options and a Sippin Series tie to the Farm Brewery.

Experience an engaging 8 mile trail race through the winding singletrack of Fredericksburg. Navigate rolling hills and punchy climbs in this focused event supported by the local running community.

Challenging 5 km and 10 km routes at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont on August 29, 2026 with rugged terrain and virtual entry options.

Trail 5K and 10K at Mason District Park in Annandale with walkers welcome and both in-person and virtual registration options.

A community trail festival at Furnace Run Park in Shippensburg on August 29, 2026, featuring a one loop 5 kilometer race and a 1 mile event with chip timing and varied trail surfaces. Proceeds benefit Friends of Shippensburg Community Parks..

A 3.8 mile running event at Pen Mar Park that climbs about 1.8 miles to High Rock Overlook and returns to the park. Registered finishers receive an official High Rock Mountain t-shirt and there are early and race day fee options.

A 3 mile cross country race through Nottoway Park in Vienna, VA on 08/30/2026 with a kids dash and a club picnic that includes food and drinks. Registration is free for members and $10 for nonmembers.

Cross country at Morven Park with a high school invitational plus an open 5K, featuring food trucks, music and a spectator friendly course.