Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2026-2027

Experience the scenic beauty of Pocahontas State Park at this trail festival featuring a loop course 10k and half marathon. Enjoy runnable trails and professional timing in a picturesque Virginia forest setting.

Trail races at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton VA on October 4, 2026. Options of 5.4 or 10 miles on mostly singletrack through forest and meadow across the former prison grounds.

A fundraising event at North Cross School on October 4, 2026 featuring a chip timed competitive 5K, a non timed 5K walk, and a 0.8 mile Kids Fun Run with participation medals and age group awards.

A trail-based event at Pohick Bay Regional Park on October 4, 2026, offering in-person 5K and 10K races plus virtual options with different medal and shirt choices.

A 100 mile ultramarathon near Abingdon Virginia in October 2026 featuring a revised course with a Damascus out and back. Entry requires recent ultrarunning experience and the race serves as a Western States qualifier.

Trail ultras of 100, 50, 50k and 25k on the New River Trail near Max Meadows, VA, on a mostly flat dirt and crushed-gravel route with frequent aid stations and camping during peak fall colors.

A Halloween themed 4 mile trail run and hike at York River State Park on a new course that includes dirt trails, rolling hills, single track and riverside views. The format is non competitive with finisher medals and post race refreshments.

An eight hour looped trail event at Powhatan State Park featuring a 2.7 mile loop and about 60 feet of elevation change per lap. Options include individual, relay, hiker, and a Parent Loop for family laps.

Timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park where runners complete as many 3.48 mile loops as possible in 3, 6, 12, or 24 hour options. Supported aid, a hoodie, finisher awards, and a special 100 mile award are included.

A scenic, flat 5K and 10K at Bluemont Park in Arlington on October 17, 2026, with in-person and virtual entry options. Walkers and strollers welcome and tiered registration pricing applies.

The Run Wild Races will take place in Moseley on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run 3 miles.

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.

Two marked trail distances start and finish at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion. Courses feature lake views, aid stations, GPX files, included park entry, and facilities near the start and finish.

A weekend of obstacle racing at Massanutten Resort with 5K and 10K courses, a kids race and spectator tickets. The mountain course uses rocky trails and steep climbs and lodging and service member discounts are available.

Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.

Greensprings 24 is a 24 hour loop endurance race in Williamsburg, VA on October 24, 2026. The USATF certified course, multiple distance awards, team tracking, and proceeds benefiting The Arc make it a timed endurance event.

A night trail run in Explore Park, Roanoke on October 25, 2025, covering about 3.6 miles mostly on twisty single track with a short paved section, marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.

A marked trail competition in Prince William Forest Park offering a 25 km one loop and a 50 km two loop option with on course aid stations. Entry opens September 15, 2026 and the field is limited to 110 runners.

A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trail..

Trail races at Conway Robinson State Forest on October 25, 2026, offering 5K, 10K and several virtual options with medal and shirt choices; walkers are welcome.