Point of Rocks
Trail Running Calendar near Point of Rocks 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Point of Rocks for 2026-2027! We've gathered 44 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Flat out and back 5k and 10k on the C&O Canal towpath at Carderock Recreation Area on November 22 with walkers welcome and a virtual option.
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.
Thanksgiving 5k and kids races at James Rumsey Technical Institute supporting local backpack programs and youth initiatives.
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 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.
January 2027
A chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon on the flat C&O Canal Trail at Williamsport Park with a virtual option, medals, technical shirts and series points.
Chip timed 5K, 10K and half marathon along the C&O Canal at Carderock Recreation Area with medals, technical shirts, water stations and series points.
February 2027
Scenic 5K, 10K and half marathon along the C&O Canal at Great Falls Maryland with chip timing, medals, technical shirts and a virtual race option.
Scenic 8k and 16k along the Potomac River on the C and O Canal path with chip timing, a virtual option and series points.
March 2027
8 hour timed trail event on a 5.5 mile loop at Little Bennett Park in Clarksburg, MD on March 6, 2027.
Point of Rocks on March 7, 2027 features a mostly flat gravel out and back with 5k, 10k and half marathon options, limited water stations and a virtual option.
April 2027
A cross country 5K at Red Shedman Farm Brewery on the Linganore Winecellars grounds, with a technical quarter zip and one pour for finishers and on-site picnic and tasting options.
A 100 mile race on the scenic C&O Canal with an almost entirely flat course, starting and finishing at Camp Manidokan near Knoxville, Maryland, Apr 24 and 25 2027.
May 2027
MoCo CARES Charity Race in Gaithersburg, MD features 10K and 5K cross country courses, a paved 1 mile fun run, and a kids Trike-A-Thon supporting Comfort Cases and Covenant Life School.