Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2025-2026

The Seven Trails Ultra Festival, taking place in Damascus, VA, is a unique running event celebrating community and endurance. Scheduled for November 14-16, 2025, the festival offers various race distances, including 25K and 100 miles, with no cutoffs or DNFs, emphasizing personal achievement and cam..

The Fall Backyard Burn at Hemlock Overlook is a trail running event scheduled for November 16, 2025, in Clifton, Virginia. Participants can choose between two distances: a 5-mile or a 10-mile course, both set in the scenic 425-acre Hemlock Overlook park along the historic Bull Run. The course featur..

The Fall Backyard Burn at Laurel Hill is a trail running event hosted by EX2 Adventures, taking place at the scenic Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that winds through a mix of forested and open meadow singletrack across 1,600 acre..

The Winery at Bull Run Turkey Trot is a scenic trail run held at the Manassas National Battlefield, featuring 5k and 10k options. Participants enjoy running through historic Civil War sites on dirt trails, cross-country paths, and gravel terrain, with some hills along the course. The event benefits..

The Lake Anna Turkey Trot Half is a scenic running event held at Lake Anna State Park, featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k courses. The half marathon consists of a mix of trail and paved road, with a completion time limit of 3:15. Participants can enjoy a virtual race option if they cannot attend..

The Freight Train Ultra Marathon is an exciting running event held at High Bridge Trail State Park, featuring three race distances: a Half Marathon, 50k, and 100k. The course starts and finishes at the Train Depot in downtown Farmville, with runners traversing scenic trails and multiple aid stations..

The Freight Train 100k/50k is an exciting running event taking place in Farmville, VA, featuring three race options: a 100k, a 50k, and a half marathon. Set on a relatively flat rail trail, the course offers a scenic experience with a total elevation gain of less than 1500 feet for the 100k. Partici..

Devil Dog Ultras is an exciting trail running event held in Prince William Forest Park, Virginia, featuring 100-mile, 100K, and 50K races. The course consists of primarily single-track trails with some technical sections, and runners can expect well-stocked aid stations throughout the loops. Partici..

The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run at Fountainhead Regional Park offers participants a choice between a 5-mile and a 10-mile race, set against the scenic backdrop of the Occoquan Reservoir in Fairfax Station, VA. Known for its beautiful hiking trails and challenging terrain, this event has been a favo..

The Pocahontas Half, along with a 10k and 5k, is a scenic running event held at Pocahontas State Park near Richmond. Participants can enjoy the beautiful wooded trails of the Bright Hope Trail area, which features a mix of dirt and pine needle paths. The event welcomes walkers and offers a virtual r..

The Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K, presented by Brooks, is a trail running event taking place at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach. This challenging race features a two-loop course, with participants passing through two fully stocked aid stations multiple times. Runners will receive a..

The Snowy Owl 10 Mile is a trail race set in the scenic York River State Park, featuring a challenging course that includes five miles of technical single track, dirt fire roads, and a variety of terrain with an elevation gain of approximately 600 feet. Participants can expect rocky sections, twisti..

The Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon is a scenic running event taking place on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, Virginia. This half marathon features a flat, out-and-back course that showcases the natural beauty of the area. Participants can enjoy cash prizes, custom finisher medals,..

The ICY-8 Spotsylvania Courthouse is an exciting trail running event taking place at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, VA. Scheduled for February 7, 2026, this event features an 8-hour adventure trail run and a new Half Marathon+ option. Participants can choose from various loop distances, inclu..

The Swammie Shuffle 200 is a unique running event taking place in Virginia Beach, VA, designed to honor the memory of Marine veteran Dustin “Swammie” Lang and raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention. Participants will run over 200 miles from Sanbridge Beach to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and..