Trail Running calendar near Seneca Rocks 2026-2027

A free trail race at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026 offering several distances on a marked 10 mile figure 8 loop with a central aid station and modest elevation gain.

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 10k mountain run through the Swiss-rooted village of Helvetia, West Virginia, following historic settlement trails and running through the town center. The race coincides with the Helvetia Fair and is paired with the Blackwater Canyon Hal..

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 ultramarathons at Seven Bends State Park run on a roughly 10 mile mixed terrain loop, with distances from 10 miles to 100 miles plus a Last Man Standing Ruck. Cutoffs apply and specified pacer and aid station rules govern the event.

Trails 4 Miles is an annual event at Sherando Park with a mixed-surface four mile trail race, an untimed one mile fun run on the paved path, and a new mountain bike time trial. Proceeds support 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 miles trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with 22,300 feet of climbing and a 48 hours limit. The reverse MMT route uses rugged singletrack, includes two climbs of Waterfall, and requires crew support for the second half.

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.

An annual flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County WV, held October 4, 2026. Proceeds support trail maintenance and local athletic activities.

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 trail event at Rocky Gap State Park on October 11, 2026 featuring three looping trails with varied terrain and elevation. Options include 25K, 50K, and relay teams of two or three with on-course and base camp aid stations.

Timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park where runners complete as many 3.48 mile loops as possible in 3, 6, 12, or 24 hour options. Supported aid, a hoodie, finisher awards, and a special 100 mile award are included.

A weekend of obstacle racing at Massanutten Resort with 5K and 10K courses, a kids race and spectator tickets. The mountain course uses rocky trails and steep climbs and lodging and service member discounts are available.

Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.

A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trail..

Fire on the Mountain on November 1, 2026 in Green Ridge State Forest offers two trail distances, about 32.8 miles and 16.3 miles, on red and green trails with technical sections, several aid stations, and a midpoint oasis.

A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.