Trail Running calendar near Belington 2026-2027

This 41-mile mountain trail race loops through the George Washington National Forest, featuring waterfalls, cliffs, and 8,000 feet of climbing. With a strict field limit and remote course, crews are not permitted. Top finishers earn cash pr..

Choose your challenge at UltraTrax Massanutten with distances ranging from 7 to 28 miles. Hike or ruck through the scenic Shenandoah Valley on a rugged course featuring forested singletrack and panoramic ridgeline views.

Experience a flat and fast out and back course on the Great Allegheny Passage trail with distances ranging from a 5K to a Half Marathon supporting local trail maintenance.

UltraTrax Wisp brings a timed trail adventure to Wisp Resort on April 11, 2026. Choose from four loop-based distances up to 28 miles, with stunning Appalachian views and a festive after-party. Finishers earn rewards, and part of the proceed..

A spring festival at The Yew Mountain Center with a 5K fundraiser run and a one mile fun run. The day also offers wildflower walks, a basket workshop, native plants, local food, live music and vendors.

Nighttime trail running at Coopers Rock State Forest with 50 km and half marathon options, rocky single direction courses, aid stations, mandatory lighting and phone tracking, and a 250 runner cap.

The Perfect Day 50K takes place on the Massanutten Western Slope in Keezletown, Virginia. Runners can compete individually or as part of a two or three person team on a Saturday in May. The event offers a full day on the trails.

Celebrate National Trails Day with this community 5K in Prickett’s Fort State Park. The route travels along the scenic MCPARC rail trail toward the Meredith Tunnel. It is part of the 2026 Marion County Race Series.

A family-oriented trail running weekend in Snowshoe, WV featuring races from a kids mile to a 100K through state parks and national forest, plus movie night, markets, live music, and fireworks.

West Virginia Trail Fest is a family friendly trail running festival each May around Snowshoe in Pocahontas County, with scenic forest and single track races for all ages. Enjoy kids activities, a historic train ride and community fun.

Run or walk a scenic off road 5K course along the Cacapon River and Lewis Farm. This benefit event supports local youth programs while celebrating the Wardensville Spring Fest with local food and creativity.

Experience a downhill 3 km run through the scenic quartzite ridges of Seneca Rocks. This free gravel road event crosses the Potomac River as part of the Fourest Festival celebrations.

A measured 100 miles loop through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley featuring 14 climbs and about 14,000 feet of gain. The mixed road and trail course has a 24 hour cutoff to earn the silver buckle.

Point to point trail races from Ohiopyle, PA, including a 70.5 mile event and a 50K with relay options. The 2026 event notes entry limits for each race and acknowledges the Indigenous homelands the course crosses.

Experience an ultra marathon through the Monongahela National Forest and Dolly Sods Wilderness Areas. Run across various terrains including boulder filled plains and ancient sphagnum bogs in the mountains of West Virginia.

Trail race on the Promised Land Trail behind Canaan Valley Resort offering a one-loop 5.9 mile and a two-loop 11.8 mile option. The field is limited to 200 participants and entrants receive a T-shirt and finisher medal.

A summer ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown WV featuring rocky technical trails and a 50k with almost 6,000 feet of climb. The looped course has multiple aid stations and careful markings.

Free trail races at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont, WV on August 22, 2026, with distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on a marked 10-mile figure-8 loop and a single aid station next to the parking area.

Experience the mountain trails of Douthat State Park with four race distances ranging from six miles to a 50K ultra. Runners will navigate waterfalls and climbing sections within the scenic Virginia State Park Adventure Series.

Experience a historic 10k mountain run through an original Swiss settlement trail in Helvetia West Virginia. This long running event coincides with the community fair and celebrates Swiss heritage in the heart of the mountains.