Women's Trail Festival

Williamsburg, United States • 28-29 Mar 2026

The Women's Trail Festival, held in Williamsburg, VA at Freedom Park, is a two-day event featuring both competitive and noncompetitive trail running and hiking options. Participants can choose between a challenging 10-mile loop course with 700 feet of elevation gain, including single track mountain bike trails, paved sections, and doubletrack, or an 8k course that shares part of the 10-mile route. The festival offers competitive runs on Saturday and Sunday, with noncompetitive hikes on the alternate days, allowing participants to run or walk at their own pace. The event includes educational talks, exercise classes like yoga and strength training, social gatherings, and supports local charities. All finishers receive medals and a T-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
700 m+
10-Mile Trail Hike (noncompetitive)
10 mi
700 m+
10-Mile Trail Race (competitive)
8 km
8k Trail Hike (noncompetitive)
8 km
8k Trail Run (competitive)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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