Trail Running Calendar Virginia 2026-2027

A pre-Thanksgiving running event at Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery in Delaplane, VA on November 15, 2026, offering 3K and 6K courses plus virtual entry options; walkers and leashed pets are welcome.

A memorial race at Panorama Farms in Earlysville, Virginia featuring a 2 mile grassy trail and a free 800 m children's run. Proceeds support an annual scholarship for an Albemarle High School athlete.

Experience riverside singletrack at Riverbend Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. This event offers scenic Potomac River views, a dedicated kids program, and professional race support in a beautiful natural setting.

A pre Thanksgiving Turkey Trot at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA, with scenic 5 km and 10 km courses through the Manassas National Battlefield. In-person races and virtual entries with medal and shirt options are available.

A community Turkey Trot in Danville with a 400 yard children's run and 5K run and walk along the Dan River, raising funds for Danville Public Schools programs and scholarships.

A free Thanksgiving community event at Pocahontas State Park featuring a cross-country 5K and a short kids fun run. Registration is required; the day includes alumni photos, raffle drawings, and optional donations for a memorial award suppo..

A post-Thanksgiving running event at Lake Anna State Park offering 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon with trail and paved sections. In-person and virtual participation options are available, and walkers are welcome.

A set of timed trail events at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield VA offering 8 hour and 4 hour formats, a 10K, and ruck categories. Laps are counted, aid station is stocked with hot items, and all finishers receive a homemade medal.

Devil Dog Ultras is a loop trail event at Prince William Forest Park near Triangle VA offering 50K, 100K and 100 mile options with staffed aid stations and set time limits. Entry is limited and the 100 mile requires a recent 50 mile finish.

A December trail event on the High Bridge Trail offering 100k, 50k and a half marathon with aid stations, drop-bag service, pacer rules, event apparel and holiday-themed awards and traditions.

Experience the beauty of Fountainhead Regional Park on a course featuring hiking trails and dirt roads. With two distance options and a dedicated program for kids, this event offers a complete day of trail running near the Occoquan Reservoi..

Multiple USATF certified races take place on the Dismal Swamp course in Chesapeake, VA, including 50K, marathon, half marathon and a 50K relay. Aid stations are provided and finishers receive apparel and medals.

Experience a free 17 mile trail run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this cup less event features handmade mementos for select finishers and post race refreshments in Damascus.

A VHTRC holiday time 50k out and back on the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook to Fountainhead, with four aid stations and a GPX file for navigation. Entry includes lodge access, stocked aid stations, and a catered after party f..

Races of 5K, 10K and half marathon take place on December 12, 2026 at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, VA. Courses run through the wooded Bright Hope Trail area and walkers are welcome.

A two-loop 50K trail run at First Landing State Park with two full aid stations and an eight hour cutoff. Registrants receive a Brooks shirt and finishers a medal, and a post race gathering at Smartmouth Brewery includes pizza and two beer..

A trail event at Burke Lake Park on December 24 offering in-person 5k and 10k courses around the lake plus virtual options with medal and shirt choices. Walkers are welcome.

A minimally marked 40.3 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains that passes historic furnace ruins about halfway. The course has three aid stations, 6500 feet of climbing, and requires self navigation and self support.

A 31.7 mile New Year event in Prince William Forest Park run as three loops on groomed trails and some gravel roads. Unmanned aid at the start and finish is supplied by participants and entry is limited to 120.

Experience a scenic out and back half marathon on the flat and smooth Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Enjoy a unique post race campfire with roasted donuts and earn a custom finisher medal.