Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2026-2027

A loop course at Sky Meadows State Park on May 31, 2026 offering 5K and 10K distances plus virtual options. The route passes fields, streams and sometimes cows, and walkers are welcome.

Experience the FXBG Trail 5 Miler at Motts Run Reservoir in Fredericksburg. This five mile trail race features three distinct climbs and over 300 feet of elevation gain along a scenic and flowing course.

Celebrate Global Running Day in Roanoke with a timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway or a free kids fun run. This official Virginia Commonwealth Games event features national timing and awards for various age groups.

A weekend trail event on the Virginia Creeper Trail offering 55K, a USATF-certified 50 mile, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge. The crushed-gravel rails-to-trails course is cupless and passes trestles, farms, and streams.

Old Dominion is a measured 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley near Fort Valley, Virginia. The course covers varied road and trail surfaces with 14 climbs and about 14,000 feet of gain and a 24 hour b..

Celebrate National Trails Day on a flat, scenic 5k course across the historic High Bridge. This event welcomes runners and walkers, with all proceeds supporting park programs. Every participant gets a hat, finishers earn a medal, and local..

A team-based 5k at Burke Lake Park that raises funds for programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event also offers a family friendly 2k fun walk, chip timing, and team and age group awards.

A mostly trail, low frills half marathon at York River State Park on June 7 2026 with a new Hike a Half option, marked trails, aid stations, and a five hour time limit.

A night trail event in Prince William Forest Park offering 50 mile, 25 mile, and 10 mile races on a 25 plus mile loop with staffed aid stations at Telegraph Road Pavilion and Oak Ridge Camp Ground.

Experience the natural beauty of Virginia at the Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon. Run along the Jackson River with spectacular mountain views in a variety of distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

A multi-distance trail event in Norton, Virginia offering 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 25k races with notable elevation gain. Ultra finishers receive a buckle while 50k and 25k finishers receive custom medals.

Event Overview The Fauquier Education Farm 5K and Fun Run is a fundraising event for the Fauquier Education Farm, a 501(c)(3) organization. The organization's mission is to advance agriculture through education and best practice farming. It..

A Backyard Ultra in Midlothian on June 13 and 14, 2026, with repeating 4.167 mile loops every hour. Proceeds support the Semper Fi Fund; the last runner standing wins cash and the Sword of Honor.

Experience summer trail running on the dirt paths of Sandy Bottom Nature Park. This three race series offers increasing distances from 5k to 5 miles to support local scholarship funds.

Two ultramarathon options on a one mile loop in Galax, VA, with about 500 feet of climb per loop. Aid, hot food, basic camping, and finish buckles are provided; there is a 60 hour cutoff.

A three nights and three days trail running camp in the Virginia highlands with three organized morning group runs on mountain routes, on-site camping and basic cabins, limited cell service, and shared facilities. Food and transportation ar..

An evening trail event on the High Bridge Trail near Farmville, VA offering 50K, Half Marathon, 5K and hiker and family options. The course follows an old rail trail, is chip timed, cupless, and requires runners to carry water.

A paired challenge on High Bridge Trail in Farmville, VA, combining Freight Train and Night Train events into combo distances from 26k to 150k, with a special award for completing a chosen combo.

Experience a mud run featuring obstacles and trails in King George Virginia. With four mile and one mile options plus team challenges this event supports local community eye and hearing care services.

Night Owl 9k at Freedom Park in Williamsburg VA is a night trail race over single track, fire road and paved trails with rolling hills and technical sections. Post race activities include pizza, beer and wildlife education.