Great Falls
Trail Running Calendar near Great Falls 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Great Falls for 2026-2027! We've gathered 76 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
Trail races at Fountainhead Regional Park on December 6, 2026 offer 4.8 mile and 10.5 mile courses with aid stations, porta-johns, race swag, and a supervised kids program.
Three races on the C&O Canal in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse: 5K, half marathon and a Boston qualifying full marathon with chip timing and medals.
December trail 50 km out and back from Hemlock Overlook on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail with four aid stations, 4,000 feet of ascent and flexible turn around options.
A 13.1 mile out and back on the C&O Canal Towpath at Carderock Recreation Area with online registration, two water stops, live timing, and post-race refreshments.
A morning 5k and 10k at Burke Lake Park on December 24 with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt, a virtual option, and series points.
January 2027
January 17, 2027 race in Georgetown offering a half marathon and 5k on the C&O Canal path with chip timing, medals, shirts, and a virtual option
A 15.5 miles out and back on the blue blazed BROT from Fountainhead to Bull Run Marina on Jan 23, 2027 with minimal markings and limited aid.
February 2027
Scenic 5k, 10k and half marathon along the Potomac at Great Falls Park with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt and a virtual race option.
A training run at Fountainhead Regional Park on Feb 13, 2027 featuring repeated 7 mile out and back loops on the southern section of the Bull Run Run course.
Out-and-back 8k and 16k along the C&O Canal in Great Falls Maryland, chip timed with medals, technical shirts and a virtual participation option.
March 2027
An eight hour timed trail run on a 5.5 mile single track loop at Little Bennett Park in Clarksburg, MD on March 6, 2027.
15.5 mile training run on the northern Bull Run Occoquan Trail covering the opening section of the BRR 50 Miler, blue blazed and unmarked with a midway water table.
Trail marathon and 50K at Seneca Creek State Park on single track trails, with on-course choice to stop at the marathon or continue to 50K.
Out and back races at Point of Rocks offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with chip timing, finisher medal and a virtual option.