Mechanicsville
Trail Running Calendar near Mechanicsville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Mechanicsville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A half marathon and a 50K on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, VA on August 8, 2026. Mostly flat rails to trails courses with time limits, finisher medals, apparel options and postrace food including free MooThru ice cream.
Family friendly mud run at Budds Creek Motocross Park on August 29, 2026 featuring a 5K course with obstacles, mud pits, slides and a festival style after party.
September 2026
Run a scenic off road trail through a 1000 acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a post race celebration at the brewery with live music craft beer and a souvenir pint glass.
Sip and Stride 5K is a chip timed run and walk through Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick, Maryland on September 19, 2026. Entry includes a shirt option, a drink ticket for 21 plus, and a finisher medal.
October 2026
Trail canicross races at Caledon State Park offer two distances, allow leashed dogs, and provide a reusable speedCup; entry fees support Friends of Caledon State Park.
A scenic chip-timed 5K on the 300+ acre Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick, MD, featuring a complimentary drink for those 21 and over, live music, finisher medals, apparel options, and proceeds supporting Habitat for Humanity.
November 2026
Trail and virtual runs at Valor Ranch in King George VA featuring timed 10K and 5K events, a 10K ruck, a 1 mile fun run, and 100 percent of proceeds supporting Valor Ranch charitable programs.
Looped 50K and 20K trail races at Rosaryville State Park near Upper Marlboro MD, single track woods, two aid stations, drop bag support and military awards.
January 2027
Experience a scenic out and back half marathon on the flat and smooth Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Enjoy a unique post race campfire with roasted donuts and earn a custom finisher medal.
April 2027
A 14 mile untimed point to point trail run along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail that starts at one Sheetz and finishes at another. The event features unusual aid station snacks and practical finisher swag.