Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2026-2027

A trail event at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 featuring 8 Mile Race, 25k Race, and 8 Mile Hike with lake views, notable elevation gain, aid stations, medals, awards, and included race photography.

Timed trail races at Crystal Springs Recreation Area in Wytheville, VA include 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour Crystal Light options plus a limited Leftovers Option. The course is looped and aid stations are cupless with food provided.

Run a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on the scenic trail loops of the Third Winchester Battlefield. The event includes chip timing, a finisher's medal, and supports Operation Enduring Warrior. Walkers are welcome, and participation counts toward..

A fourth annual 5K trail race on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton, Virginia. Proceeds support the High Knob Outdoor Fest and all participants receive a 2026 festival T shirt; top three men and top three women receive awards.

Run on the flat, scenic dirt trails of Leopold's Preserve in this 5k and 10k event. Participants receive a medal, shirt, and chip timing, with points counting towards several annual series. A virtual race option is also available.

The Inferno 10k is a forest trail race on a looping course behind Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont. Runners tackle a route with roots, rocks, and elevation changes. Finishers earn a medal, a tech shirt, and a post race beer.

A cross-country 5k and 10k at Albemarle CiderWorks featuring chip timing, a finisher medal, technical shirt and a glass of cider; proceeds support Rikki's Refuge.

A trail race day at Douthat State Park offering 50K, marathon, half marathon and six mile options with looped courses, significant elevation gain, stocked aid stations and chip timing.

Run a scenic 5K or 8K on the trails of Creekside Farm Brewery in King George. Enjoy a post-race party with live music, a complimentary craft beer, and local food trucks. All participants get an event shirt and a souvenir pint glass.

Test your endurance on a scenic 10-mile loop at Seven Bends State Park. Choose from distances like the 10-miler, 50k, 50-mile, 100-mile, or a Last Man Standing Ruck challenge. This event features mixed terrain, strict cutoffs, and is organi..

A 13.6-mile loop from the High Knob Observation Tower in Norton, Virginia, run mostly on Forest Service roads with about 1,600 feet of elevation gain. Event proceeds support trail development and maintenance in the Flag Rock and High Knob a..

A 6.2 mile climb from downtown Norton, VA to the 4,200 foot High Knob summit with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The 13th annual Hellbender 10K is scheduled for October 3, 2026.

Run with your dog at the Howlin' Coyote Canicross Trail Race in King George, Virginia. Choose between a 10K or a 1 mile event on varied terrain. Your entry supports the Friends of Caledon State Park.

Pocahontas Trail Festival at Pocahontas State Park on October 4, 2026 offers a Half Marathon and a 10k on redesigned trail loops with chipped timing. Water stations are near miles 3, 6 and 9 and awards are given by age group.

A USATF certified 100 mile trail ultramarathon in Abingdon, Virginia, the Yeti 100 is an official Western States qualifier with crew accessible aid stations, cupless requirements, and defined pacer and drop bag rules.

A trail event in Max Meadows, Virginia on October 10-11, 2026 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50k and 25k options. Course maps, aid station breakdowns and a runner handbook are provided.

Trail races at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston on October 18, 2026 offering 5.1 mile and 10 mile singletrack courses with rocky and rooty sections, short climbs, parking at Pavilion G, and a supervised kids program.

Two trail events at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Courses use doubletrack trails with lake views, marked routes and support stations; park entry fees are included with registration.

Dodge zombies on a 5K trail run through the hills and woods of Camp Shenandoah. Each runner wears a flag belt representing three lives, aiming to finish as a Survivor. Every participant receives a themed medal at the finish line.

Run through the forest trails of Conway Robinson State Forest for the Halloween Horror 10k. This chip-timed trail race offers series points and supports a local soup kitchen. Walkers are welcome, and a virtual option is available.