Women's Trail Festival
Williamsburg, United States • 28-29 Mar 2026
Event details
The Women's Trail Festival takes place March 28-29, 2026 at Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA. Packet pick up is available on both days. The program includes educational talks and exercise classes (yoga, flexibility, pilates, strength) in addition to race events. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Williamsburg House of Mercy and the Colonial Road Runners Scholarship fund.
Distances and formats
- 10 mile - loop course, run (competitive Saturday) and hike (noncompetitive Sunday)
- 8k - uses the first ~4 miles of the 10-mile course; run (competitive Sunday) and hike (noncompetitive Saturday)
Course details
The 10-mile loop is a little over 10 miles with about 700 ft of elevation per loop, rolling with switchbacks. It includes about seven miles of single-track mountain bike trail, roughly two miles paved, and some doubletrack. The organizer describes the course as technical and scenic. There are three aid stations on the 10-mile at miles 3.5, 4.8 and 8.5. The 8k is primarily single track with about one mile of doubletrack and an aid station at 3.5 miles.
Entry and other information
There are no time limits on any race and participants may run in noncompetitive events. Entry fees include one race, a T-shirt, one lunch, and access to talks and classes both days. All finishers receive a medal. The T-shirt size guarantee deadline is Monday, March 1; women's sizing runs small. Men may register but are not eligible for awards. This event is Trail Sisters approved. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.