Trail Running calendar near Wardensville 2026-2027

A early August, 29.0 mile lap event near Crozet, Virginia featuring five repeats of a steep 2.9 mile gravel climb with about 7,610 feet of elevation change. Limited field, variable aid station staffing, and shuttle parking.

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 race day at Third Winchester Battlefield on August 8, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances plus virtual options and tiered registration fees; walkers are welcome and courses pass through battlefield scenery.

Participate in a 5K run or walk at the Somerset Historical Center to support the North Star Cross Country team. Enjoy a dedicated cross country course with awards for various age groups and included event t-shirts.

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.

A 5K run plus two 5K walks on August 9 2026 at Camp Living Water in Schellsburg PA, raising funds for annual scholarships for Bedford High School students and for families facing financial need after the loss of a young person.

Ridge Reaper 5k & 10k takes place on August 15, 2026 at Bull Run Marina in Clifton, VA, using the Bull Run Occoquan Trail. The event offers 5 km and 10 km in-person races plus several virtual entry options with medals and shirts.

A 7K trail race at the Woodstock Equestrian Center with a hilly course that circles fields and runs through wooded single track, presented as a 1969 throwback with 60s music and period attire encouraged.

A 5K and 10K event at Leopold’s Preserve in Broad Run on August 23, 2026, offering in-person and virtual options and included in the Sippin Series with the Farm Brewery at Broad Run.

Trail-style 5K and 10K at Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont, VA on August 29, 2026, featuring rugged terrain, steep climbs, and virtual entry options with medals and shirts.

A 5k and 10k cross-country run at Albemarle CiderWorks on August 30, 2026, with virtual participation options. The course is new for 2025 and cider will be available after the event.

An out-and-back 3.8 mile run at Pen Mar Park with about 1.8 miles of ascent to High Rock Overlook. Held August 30, 2026, with registration deadlines and a higher fee on race day.

Experience a cross country race through Nottoway Park followed by a community picnic. This event features a three mile course and a kids fun run to celebrate the end of the summer season.

A road race at Fifty-Third Winery in Louisa, Virginia on September 5, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and several virtual options, with proceeds benefiting Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.

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.

A charity 5K at Cacapon State Park supporting the Humane Society of Morgan County, with running, walking, and virtual options. The course follows a high school cross country route through woods and past the upper lake, with a post race pup..

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.

The Final Countdown Tribute at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg WV uses a 1.33 mile loop where allowed lap time shortens each circuit, eliminating runners until one remains.

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.

A point to point ultramarathon on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail from Mile 46 to Mile 0 near Ohiopyle. Features a 50 mile individual race and a five person relay with multiple stocked aid stations and designated crew access points.