Potomac
Trail Running Calendar near Potomac 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Potomac for 2026-2027! We've gathered 71 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Experience a unique trail event at Milkhouse Brewery in Mount Airy featuring a 5 mile race and timed ultra challenges. Complete as many loops as possible over four or eight hours on this scenic farm course.
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.
Trail-based 5K, 10K and half-marathon at Laurel Hill Park with chip timing, finisher coin, technical shirt, virtual option, and charity partner Operation Turbo.
Marathon and half marathon on the C&O Canal Towpath at Fletcher's Cove in Washington DC with a mostly flat Boston qualifying course and age group awards.
Trail 5k and 10k at Conway Robinson State Forest with chip timing, finisher medal, water stations, a virtual option, and series points.
Scenic 5K through vineyards and farm at Rocklands Farm Winery with chip timing, post run wine options, live music, and awards for overall and age group finishers.
A scenic 5k and 10k at Burke Lake Park with in person and virtual options, chip timing, race day packet pickup, and fundraising for The Brain Foundation.
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.
Chip timed trail and paved races at Burke Lake Park offering 5k and 10k distances, a virtual option, medals and technical shirts.
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.
Trail races of 50K and 20K through the single-track woods of Rosaryville State Park near Upper Marlboro, MD, organized by the Annapolis Striders with limited field and aid stations.
A cross-country 5K and one mile fun run at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg on November 21, 2026, featuring a long sleeve shirt for pre-registered 5K runners and a finisher medal for one mile participants. Donations for Loudoun Hunger Relief are requested.