Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2024-2025

The 15 Hours of Fun Run is a replacement for the My First 50 race, taking place on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Participants can choose to complete a 50k, 50-mile, or 100k distance, with awards given for achieving these goals. The course consists of a challenging loop with single track mountain bik..

The Hellbender 10k is a challenging 6.2-mile race with over a 2,000-foot elevation gain, starting from downtown Norton and climbing to the 4,200-foot High Knob summit, the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range. The 10th annual race will take place on October 5, 2024. Registration opens on J..

The Pocahontas Trail Fest offers a 10k and half marathon race on October 6, 2024, at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, VA. Participants will receive professional chip timing, live results, and custom swag. The redesigned course includes picturesque views and newer trails for an enhanced trail r..

The Cloudsplitter 100 trail run will take place on High Knob, the highest point in the Cumberland Mountains, on October 12-13, 2024. The event offers 100-mile, 100k, 50k, and 25k distances, all winding along rugged, rocky, and remote trails within the Jefferson National Forest. High Knob is home to ..

The Piedmont 8 Hour trail run at Powhatan State Park in VA offers a scenic 2.7-mile loop with 60 feet of elevation change, meandering through meadows and forests showcasing fall foliage. Runners can enjoy food and aid at the start line, with awards for top finishers and unique finisher awards for al..

The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, VA offers a 5.1-mile course (1 lap) or a 10-mile course (2 laps) with almost entirely singletrack trails and about 300 feet of elevation change. The race takes place on Sunday, October 20, 2024, and participants have the opp..

The Mountain Masochist Trail Run (MMTR) is a challenging trail race in Montebello, VA, offering both a 50 miler and a 50K option. The course takes runners through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring a mix of dirt roads, gravel roads, and single track trails. With recent course changes, par..

The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run at Riverbend Park offers a choice between a 5-mile and a 10-mile course, taking place on November 10, 2024. The scenic route runs along the Potomac River, featuring riverside singletrack, gentle hills, and stunning views. This non-technical course aims to introduce m..

The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series at Fountainhead Regional Park offers a beautiful race course along the Occoquan Reservoir, featuring hiking trails and old dirt roads. The race date is set for Sunday, November 24, 2024, with two course options: 4.8 miles with 450 feet elevation gain or 10..

The Devil Dog Ultras is a trail running event in northern Virginia offering 100-mile, 100K, and 50K distances. The course consists of primarily single-track trails with occasional technical sections, fire roads, and rolling hills. Each loop has fully stocked aid stations and unmanned water stations...

The Freight Train 50k/100k trail run is set to take place on December 2nd, 2023, in Farmville, VA. The course offers a Half Marathon, 50k, and 100k options on a relatively flat rail trail with less than 1500 feet of elevation gain for the 100k. The race starts at 7:30 am and ends at 1:30 am the next..

The Fall Backyard Burn (SBYB) is a series of 5 and 10 mile trail running races held in the Northern Virginia Area. The courses include forested fire roads, hiking trails, stream crossings, and minimal pavement. The Hemlock Overlook race course is set in a 425-acre park along the historic Bull Run, o..

The 2024 Bridge & Trestle 17 Mile Run will take place on December 14th, starting and finishing in Damascus, VA. The race will be an out-and-back course on the Creeper Trail, with packet pickup starting at 8:30AM and the race beginning at 10:00AM. Participants are encouraged to bring their own hydrat..

The Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Run is an in-person and virtual race organized by the Richmond Road Runners Club. The race takes place at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, Virginia, and the loop course passes through the piedmont hills of Cumberland State Forest and the state park. The race is ..

The Long Creek 60k/30k trail run takes place at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, VA. Participants will explore 9 scenic trails, including maritime forests, cypress swamps, salt marsh, and bay shoreline. The course offers stunning views of the water and surrounding habitats, with some sect..