Trail Running calendar near Mathias 2026-2027

Perfect Day 50K in Keezletown VA on May 2 2026 offers individual and team options over a 50K course, with registration open January 28 to February 4 and a fee of $99.

A trail race of about 3.9 miles with 860 ft of elevation gain and loss on Bucks Elbow Mountain at Mint Springs Valley Park in Crozet, VA. Finishers receive a T shirt and awards are given overall and by age group.

A trail run and walk through historic Waterford VA on May 9, 2026 featuring 5K, 10K, a kids mile fun run and virtual options, with shirts, medals and awards for top finishers.

Experience four distinct trail races across Charlottesville and Crozet in this summer series. Compete for age group awards and finisher shirts while running through scenic venues like Mint Springs and Pen Park.

A 100 mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten Mountains near Fort Valley, VA, run on rocky trails with over 18,000 feet of ascent and a 36 hour cutoff. Start and finish are at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp; entry is open.

A two-part fundraising hike in May with Challenge options on the Appalachian Trail and 5K/10K hikes on the C&O Canal, supporting Micah’s Backpack and the Refugee Welcome Network; individual fundraising is matched 2-to-1.

West Virginia Trail Fest is a weekend of trail races in Pocahontas County centered on Snowshoe Village. Races from a kids mile to a 100K traverse state parks, historic fire towers, and local landmarks.

An evening 5 km and 10 km run through the historic Manassas National Battlefield with start and finish at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA. In-person and virtual entry options are available.

The Dark Skies 100K is a point to point trail race from Seneca State Forest to Snowshoe Village, following the Allegheny and Greenbrier River trails and passing Bald Knob and the Green Bank Observatory with about 11,500 ft of elevation gain..

A 5K run and walk beside the Cacapon River during Wardensville Spring Fest, supporting the Junior Crew program at Farms Work Wonders with age-division awards and same-day registration available.

A 3 km downhill run at Seneca Rocks during the Fourest Festival. The mostly gravel course follows Roy Gap Road between quartzite ridges and crosses the Potomac River, starting at Fourth Moon Camp and finishing at the Seneca Rocks Discovery..

A backyard ultra in Knoxville, Maryland where runners complete a 4.167 mile yard each hour until only one finishes. The event includes a 1-mile option, offers prize money for top finishers, and serves as a Backyard Ultra qualifier.

A loop race at Sky Meadows State Park on May 31, 2026, offering 5 km and 10 km in-person distances plus virtual entry options, with a scenic course around Turners Pond featuring fields and streams.

A measured 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains near Fort Valley, Virginia, featuring 14 significant climbs and mixed terrain. Runners have 24 hours to earn the silver buckle and 28 hours to finish.

A longstanding five-mile memorial run on the C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, MD, held June 6, 2026, with regular and student entries, chip timing, technical T-shirts, and awards for podium finishers.

A cross-country 5k and 1 Mile at Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard in Keswick, VA on June 7, 2026. Post-race participants have access to a reserved cabana and a gift basket raffle with at least a $200 prize.

Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle PA on June 13, 2026 features point to point trail races along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, with 70.5 mile and 50K individual and relay options and published entry limits.

A community 5K and 1 mile Fun Run in Warrenton, VA that raises funds for Fauquier Education Farm, a 501(c)(3) that advances agricultural education and donates its harvest to local food banks.

A 40 mile trail run in Davis, West Virginia on June 20th, 2026 that crosses Monongahela National Forest and Dolly Sods. The 22nd edition covers plateau terrain, bogs, woodland paths, and rocky plains.

A trail race at Canaan Valley State Park on June 27, 2026, offering single 5.9 mile and double 11.8 mile options on the Promised Land Trail, limited to 200 runners with awards and finisher shirts and medals.