Trail Running calendar near Mathias 2025-2026

The Dead of Summer 6K is an annual cross-country race held in Jeffersonton, Virginia, starting and finishing at Death Ridge Brewery. The 6K course features a mix of close-cut grass, rough trail, and well-groomed paths through the Verdun Adventure Bound property, including wooded areas, ponds, and st..

The 53rd Winery 5k & 10k is a scenic running event held at 53rd Winery in Louisa, Virginia. The course is a cross-country route looping around the vineyards and winery property, featuring a fairly flat terrain with some elevation changes. The 5k consists of three laps, while the 10k covers six laps...

The Leopold's Preserve 10k is a trail running event held at Leopold’s Preserve, a 380-acre nature conservancy in Haymarket, Virginia. The course features mostly flat, dirt paths with some roots, offering a scenic and natural running experience. The 10k route is an out-and-back course with a detour o..

The 868 Estate Vineyards 10k and 5k is a scenic cross-country race held at 868 Estate Vineyards. Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k course around the vineyard property, featuring hills and beautiful views. The event includes a finisher medal, technical event shirt, and a glass of wine.Point..

Rattlerock Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, West Virginia. Featuring 50k and 25k distances, the race takes place on rocky, technical trails with the 50k including over 5,500 feet of elevation gain, making it one of the toughest 50k races i..

The Jarmans Invitational Marathon is a challenging 29-mile race held in Crozet, Virginia, typically on the first or second Saturday of August. The course consists of five laps up and down Jarmans Gap Road, a steep gravel road with 7,610 feet of total elevation gain and loss. Runners face tough condi..

The Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard 10k is a scenic cross-country race held at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard in Keswick, Virginia. The course features a mix of flat gravel, dirt, and paved roads with some notable hills, offering one lap for the 5k and two laps for the 10k. Walkers are welcome, and a virtu..

The Third Winchester Battlefield Half, held on August 9, offers scenic trail routes through the historic battlefield. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k race, with the half marathon consisting of three loops on a light gravel dirt path. The event features chip-timed results, fi..

The Miner's Lady 8-Hour is an endurance running event held in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Shenandoah River. Participants run a challenging 10K loop featuring 850 feet of elevation gain, primarily on single-track trails that pass waterfalls and creek crossing..

The Orchard Dash 10k is a cross-country trail race held at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, Virginia. The event features both 5k and 10k routes, with the 10k consisting of two laps on a hilly course. Participants receive a finisher’s medal, a technical event shirt, and a glass of cider from Alb..

The Inferno 10k is a challenging trail running event held at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont, Virginia. The course features rugged forest terrain with steep inclines, descents, and technical sections including tree roots and rocks. The 10k race consists of two loops of a winding trail behind the brewe..

The Odyssey Trail Running Rampage is a trail running event held at Douthat State Park in Millboro, Virginia. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, it features four race distances: 50K, Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and a Six-Miler (6 miles). The courses are looped, showcasing challen..

The Vineyard Vista 10k and 5k is a scenic running event held at Muse Vineyards in Woodstock, VA. Participants can enjoy a course that combines cross-country around vineyards, paved road sections, and trail segments through Seven Bends State Park. The event benefits Friends of Seven Bends State Park..

The Helvetia 10k Mountain Run is an annual race held in Helvetia, West Virginia, a small Swiss mountain community in southern Randolph County. Celebrating its 26th running in 2025, the event features a 6.2-mile course on country roads and trails that follow portions of an original Swiss settlement t..

The Valley View Hard Cider Challenge Half is a scenic and challenging race held at Valley View Farm in Delaplane, VA. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k course, featuring cross-country, trail, and hill segments. The event offers a festive atmosphere with a finish line cider, fi..

The Grindstone Running Festival by UTMB is a premier trail running event held in Natural Chimneys Park, Virginia, just west of the Shenandoah Valley. Set amid the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, the festival offers four challenging race distances: 100 miles, 100 kilometers, 50 kilo..

The Final Countdown Tribute is a unique running event held at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg, WV. The race features a 1.33-mile loop on a smooth, well-maintained grass trail with gentle hills. Runners must complete each lap within a decreasing time limit, starting at 20 minutes and shortening by 20 se..

The Woodstock Warrior is an endurance trail running event held at Seven Bends State Park in Woodstock, Virginia. It features a challenging 10-mile loop course with mixed terrain, including gravel roads, two-track dirt roads, and single-track trails, with approximately 1,800 feet of elevation gain pe..

The Laurel Highlands Ultra - Fall Classic is a challenging 50K trail race held in Somerset, Pennsylvania, along the scenic Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. The 2025 event features a new northbound course starting at Laurel Summit State Park and finishing at Rt 56 in Seward, showcasing rugged terrain w..

The Brandy Station Battlefield 10k is a trail running event held at Brandy Station Battlefield in Virginia. The course combines cross country terrain with gravel dirt roads, featuring slight elevation changes but no major climbs. Runners can choose between 5k and 10k distances, with the 10k route be..