Washington
Trail Running Calendar near Washington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Washington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 68 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 3 mile cross country race through Nottoway Park in Vienna, VA on 08/30/2026 with a kids dash and a club picnic that includes food and drinks. Registration is free for members and $10 for nonmembers.
September 2026
A 10K road race and a 5K road/trail combo at the Shrine of St Anthony in Clarksville, MD on Sept. 5, 2026. Both USATF certified with chip timing, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, music and family activities.
Trail race at Mount Vernon District Park on September 6, 2026 offering 5K (two laps), 10K (four laps) and virtual entry options; walkers welcome.
Fast, flat 5K, 10K and half marathon at Carderock Recreation Area on September 6, 2026, with virtual options and walkers welcome.
A scenic trail event at Burke Lake Park on September 7, 2026, offering in-person 5K and 10K distances plus virtual options; walkers are welcome.
A 5K and half marathon in Georgetown, Washington, DC on September 12, 2026 along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path with in-person and virtual options.
A women only trail event at Fountainhead Regional Park offering a half marathon and a 10k plus on September 12, 2026. Registration runs June 8 to September 1 and two training runs are scheduled in August.
A Georgetown running event on September 20, 2026 featuring a Half Marathon and a 5K on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path, with virtual options and walkers welcome.
Trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake in Fairfax Station on September 20, 2026, with in-person and virtual registration options.
Scenic races on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Georgetown on September 27, 2026, offering a 5K, a half marathon and virtual entry options.
October 2026
Trail courses at Burke Lake Park on October 3, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options; walkers are welcome.
A community charity race in Gaithersburg on October 3, 2026, featuring cross-country 10K and 5K, a paved 1-mile accessible fun run, and a kids Trike-A-Thon. Proceeds support Comfort Cases and Covenant Life School and include a post-race backpack-pack..
A twelve hour trail event at Prince William Forest Park on a 6.5 mile figure eight loop with varied terrain, two aid stations, and 30 km and 2 person relay options.
A trail 5K at Claude Moore Park on October 3, 2026, part of the Run Your PRCS Parks timed series, with in-person and several virtual entry options.
Experience a unique trail run through 1600 acres of former prison grounds at Laurel Hill Park. Choose between 5.4 or 10 mile distances on scenic singletrack featuring historic guard towers and open meadows.
A run crew led event in Washington, DC offering 5K, 19K and 19 mile routes that use both road and trail sections across the city.
A community trail event on October 11, 2026 at Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Darnestown, MD offering a 5K trail run and a 1 mile walk. The event raises funds and awareness for addiction prevention, education, and support.
Participate in a 10 km run through the scenic Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds. This low key event offers a straightforward racing experience for both club members and the general public in a natural park setting.