Trail Running calendar near Cass 2026-2027

A rugged trail 50k in the southern Massanutten Mountains starting at the Route 211 east trailhead with about 5,700 feet of ascent and six aid stations.

A rugged multi-lap 29.0 mile event near Crozet, VA featuring about 7,610 ft of climb on a steep gravel road. Entry is limited to 65 runners, carries a small fee, and operates with a waitlist.

A low key trail run in Jefferson National Forest on a roughly 60 km loop with three aid stations and a shorter 50 km Party Route option.

A 3.1-mile obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest educational programming and packet pickup is available the day before at the service..

A free WVMTR club trail event at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026, offering distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on two 5-mile loops with a single aid station by the parking area.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle racing at Summit at Bechtel Reserve featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, kids races, an obstacle workshop and spectator access.

Trail races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Oak Hill, WV include a 10K and half marathon on winding, technical summer trails. The event is part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend and uses gun time for results.

A cross country 5 km and 10 km at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, VA on August 30, 2026, offering in person and virtual entries plus post race cider.

Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is the tenth annual trail event at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. The **5K** course runs across trails, fields, and forests on 470 acres and supports Camp Bethel through fees and sponsors.

Trail races at Douthat State Park featuring a roughly 13-mile loop used for a 50K, marathon, half marathon, and a six-mile race, with multiple aid stations, loop-based finisher rules, and limited field sizes.

A 10k mountain trail race through the historic Swiss settlement area of Helvetia, West Virginia, held each September alongside the Helvetia Fair.

A multi-distance trail event in the Shenandoah Valley with technical mountain courses and qualification opportunities for UTMB World Series Finals and Western States.

Trail race at Brushy Hills near Lexington VA offering a 9 mile route with 2000 ft gain and a 4 mile option; proceeds support local trails and school teams.

Trail races at ACE Adventure Resort on September 26, 2026 feature a full marathon, half marathon and 5K plus camping, medals, shirts and a post-race burrito buffet.

A 33.3 mile single loop trail run in the George Washington National Forest featuring a climb of Big Schloss with 360 degree views and three aid stations. Entry is limited to 60 runners and opens August 3, 2026.

A flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, held October 4, 2026, with proceeds supporting trail maintenance.

A three day stage race around Spruce Knob in Circleville WV featuring a 50k, a 50 mile, a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5k. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 16, 2026.

A point to point 15K at Babcock State Park on October 10 2026 with long trail sections along Mann's Creek Gorge, fall colors, two aid stations and shuttle service.

A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.

Obstacle course races at Massanutten Resort with 5 km and 10 km courses, kids races, spectator access, and lodging discounts across two days in October 2026.