Columbia
Trail Running Calendar near Columbia 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Columbia for 2026-2027! We've gathered 47 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A backyard ultra at Shawan Downs where runners repeat a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a lap alone and is declared the sole finisher.
November 2026
Experience a mix of twisty singletrack and open farm field running in Germantown. This late autumn trail event offers three distances and a festive post race atmosphere at the historic Button Farm.
Experience a 50 mile trail race through the scenic Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Maryland. This event features forested single track terrain and small stream crossings for dedicated distance runners.
Run Through the Grapevine is an 8K cross country race at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The course runs through vineyard rows and adjacent hop yards, and all finishers receive one free winery tasting.
A free BRRC 5K cross country at Herring Run Park on November 15, 2026, with an XC style start, mixed surfaces, river crossings, and volunteer-supported turns.
Three distances on the C&O Canal towpath from Great Falls Tavern with live GPS tracking, a capped field, and scratch-made donuts at the finish.
Trail race at Riverbend Regional Park near the Potomac offering 5 mile and 10 mile loop options with riverside singletrack, aid stations, and post race food.
A chip timed 5 km and 10 km on the C and O Canal towpath at Carderock Recreation Area with medal, technical shirt, water stations and a virtual option.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cross country style race through scenic Catonsville. Support the local high school running program with a chip timed 5K or a 1 Mile Family Fun Run for all ages.
A trail and canal run near Great Falls, Maryland on November 26, 2026 covering about 10 miles with options to shorten. Entry opens November 12 and is capped at 29 runners; entrants receive course instructions before the run.
A chip-timed 5k along the scenic C&O Canal in Georgetown with a long-sleeved technical shirt, finisher medal, live results, and a virtual race option.
A timed 5k and 10k at Wheaton Regional Park with mixed-surface out and back courses, medals, chip timing, a virtual option, and series points.
A Thanksgiving Day 5K at Eastern Regional Park in Middle River with two laps on mixed paved and natural paths and registration options that include a hat and medal.
A community Thanksgiving run in Washington, DC with 3K and 1K courses through the Anacostia Tidal Marsh supporting Two Rivers Public Charter School.
December 2026
Timed trail ultra on 12/05/2026 at Little Bennett Regional Park with 5 hour and 9 hour formats, relays, and a 4.5 mile race.
A December running event on the C&O Canal path with 5K, half and Boston qualifying full marathon plus chip timing, medals and a virtual race option.