Trail Running calendar near Circleville 2026-2027

A measured 100 mile loop in Fort Valley, Virginia, through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley with 14 climbs and about 14,000 feet of elevation gain. There is a 24 hour cutoff for the silver buckle and 28 hours to finish.

A cross country 5K and 1 Mile at Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard in Keswick on June 7, 2026, with in person and virtual options, a reserved post race cabana for participants, and a gift basket raffle.

A single-track trail race behind Zehmer Hall in Charlottesville covering about 3.1 miles, with steep climbs, technical footing, timing and bibs, and prizes for top finishers.

A USATF certified trail event in Covington, Virginia featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K along the crushed gravel Jackson River Scenic Trail. Finishers receive a commemorative medal and awards for top overall and age group..

Experience a 40 mile ultramarathon through the Monongahela National Forest and Dolly Sods Wilderness. This trail run features the natural beauty of West Virginia with a route based around the Canaan Valley Resort State Park.

A trail race in Canaan Valley State Park on June 27, 2026 with one loop of 5.9 miles or two loops for 11.8 miles on the Promised Land Trail, about 350 feet elevation gain per loop. Field is limited to 200 runners.

A pet-friendly 5k at Snowshoe Mountain on July 5, 2026, presented by The North Face. The route runs through the woods and the Village of Snowshoe and allows participants to run or walk with their dogs.

A roughly 50 km trail ultramarathon on the southern Massanutten range with about 5,700 feet of elevation gain, six aid stations, and a post run gathering at the Route 211 commuter parking lot. Entry is limited to 75 runners.

A summer trail ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest offering 50k and 25k on rocky, technical trails with a 7.9+ mile loop. The 50k includes almost 6,000 feet of elevation gain and multiple aid stations.

A rugged out and back run near Crozet, Virginia covering about 29 miles with roughly 7,610 feet of climbing over five steep gravel laps. Limited to 65 runners, informal entry with a small fee and a waitlist.

An overnight team relay at Big Bear Lake in Bruceton Mills, WV, with tree-lined trails through ferns and pines. Teams of 2, 4, or 8 cover 117 miles total over two days and one night, with camping and village 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 race at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026, with distances from 5 miles to 50 miles. The marked course is a 10 mile figure 8 loop with a central aid station and about 175 ft elevation gain per mile.

A community running event at Albemarle CiderWorks on August 30, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses plus virtual entries. The course is listed as new for 2025 and cider will be available after the race.

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 running festival in the Shenandoah Valley offering 100M, 100K, 50K and 21K races on technical mountain terrain with UTMB World Series and Western States qualification.

Trail event at Seven Bends State Park with a roughly 10 mile mixed terrain loop and distances from 10 mile to 100 mile plus a Last Man Standing Ruck. The event uses sequential cutoffs, has specific pacer rules, and aid station drop procedur..

Trails 4 Miles at Sherando Park on September 26, 2026 features a mixed-surface four-mile trail race, an untimed one-mile out-and-back on a paved path, and a new 5.3 mile mountain bike time trial, with proceeds to the I’m Just Me Movement.