Naked Creek Trail Race
Earlysville, United States • 7 Mar 2026
Event Details
The Naked Creek Trail Race takes place at Panorama Farms in Earlysville, Virginia. The event is the fourth annual edition.
Distances
The race offers two distances:
- 25K with a registration fee of $80.
- 10K with a registration fee of $60.
Registration ends on March 5, 2026.
Course Information
Both courses consist of approximately 90% wooded singletrack or doubletrack and 10% open cross-country terrain or jeep road. The terrain winds along and across Naked Creek, offering views of the South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 25K course has an elevation gain and loss of about 2,300 feet, while the 10K course has about 1,000 feet.
Venue Information
Panorama Farms is a private venue that is not normally open to the public, so the race provides a rare chance to run on its trails. It has previously hosted the 2023 NCAA Cross Country Championship and is the home course for UVA Cross Country. The event is Trail Sisters approved.
Other Information
A portion of the race proceeds will be donated back to Panorama Farms to support local high school cross country meets. Shirts are ordered in advance, and availability is not guaranteed for late registrations. The event has a no-refund policy, with exceptions for pregnancy and postpartum circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.