Trail Running calendar near Circleville 2026-2027

A lakeside trail race at Boar's Head Resort in Charlottesville on July 11, 2026, featuring a 5.2 mile loop with about 745 feet of elevation change. The race is open to runners and walkers and is part of the Summer Trail Running Series.

A roughly 50 km trail run on the Massanutten range with 5,700 feet of climb, six aid stations (two water only), varied terrain and scenic overlooks, finishing with a post-run gathering at the Route 211 commuter lot.

Rattlerock Ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown WV offers 50k and 25k on a 7.9 mile loop. The 50k includes almost 6,000 feet of climb across rocky, technical trails with multiple aid stations and drop bags.

A rugged 29.0 mile looped event in Crozet, Virginia on August 1, 2026, featuring five steep gravel laps and about 7,610 ft of elevation gain and loss. Entry is limited to 65 runners with a small fee and a waitlist.

Trail Appalachians is a team trail relay at Big Bear Camplands near Big Bear Lake in Bruceton Mills, WV on August 7 and 8, 2026. Teams run three forested loops totaling 117 miles with on-site camping, live music, and festival amenities.

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.

Free trail races at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026 offering multiple distances, a single aid station by the parking area, available race shirts, and small finisher giveaways.

A 5 km and 10 km running event at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, VA on August 30, 2026, with a cross-country course introduced for 2025 and both in-person and virtual entry options including medal and shirt choices.

A clockwise 71-mile circuit of the orange-blazed Massanutten Trail around Fort Valley, VA, with 13,500 ft of elevation change, scheduled aid stations, strict qualifications and enforced cut-offs; GPX and aid charts are provided.

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 6.2 mile mountain run on country roads and trails in Helvetia, West Virginia, with a non competitive 2 mile walk and a 250 yard kids run for ages 10 and under. Registration and fees vary by event.

A multi-distance trail festival in the Shenandoah Valley with technical mountain courses through national forest. Distances range from 21K to 100M and the event offers qualification routes for UTMB World Series Finals and Western States.

Woodstock Warrior on September 19, 2026 is a multi-distance trail event at Seven Bends State Park near Woodstock, VA. The race uses a roughly 10 mile mixed-terrain loop with options up to 100 miles and a Last Man Standing Ruck.

A family friendly multi-surface 5K run and walk on the Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown campus. Hosted by the CHASE committee, with a portion of proceeds funding the Recovery Connection Scholarship.

Trail races on Cedar Mountain include canicross, a dog friendly 5k, a trail run without dogs, and a virtual option, with awards for top finishers and a traditional hunt breakfast.

A trail race at Brushy Hills near Lexington VA on September 19, 2026 offering 9 mile and 4 mile courses on single track. The event raises funds for Friends of Brushy Hills and local school track and cross country teams.

Trail and bike events at Sherando Park on September 26, 2026 offering a 4 mile trail race, a one mile untimed fun run, and a 5.3 mile mountain bike time trial. Proceeds benefit the I'm Just Me Movement.

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 110-mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with about 22,300 feet of elevation gain, a 48-hour limit, required second-half crew support, and multiple staffed and unattended aid stations.

Experience the RAF Trail Race Series at Coopers Rock State Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Support a meaningful cause while enjoying looping trail courses and a vibrant community atmosphere in West Virginia.