Bedford
Trail Running Calendar near Bedford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bedford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 15 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Night trail run on October 24, 2026 through Explore Park covering 3.6 miles on marked single track; a light source is mandatory and registration fees vary by date.
November 2026
A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.
A 5 mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, VA, the second event in the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series held in memory of Major Mike Donahue.
December 2026
A holiday-themed 2 Mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg with post-race cookies and cocoa, awards, packet pickup, and community donation options.
January 2027
A January trail event in Roanoke with a 6.2 mile in-person course on Chestnut Ridge Loop plus a run anywhere virtual option.
A winter event at Smith Mountain Lake State Park combining a scenic 5K trail and an optional polar plunge, with beach facilities and proceeds benefiting the local YMCA.
Trail events in Blue Ridge VA with 5 and 10 miles on the Forever Section of the Glenwood Horse Trail, plus virtual options that qualify for RNUTS.
February 2027
A 3.1 mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg on February 6 2027 with a $30 entry fee, awards, guaranteed T shirt for early registration, and packet pickup options.
March 2027
A trail 10 km on the Glenwood Horse Trail with a required shuttle to the start, limited to 100 runners, plus a virtual option and age-group awards.
Trail races in Sedalia, VA on March 20, 2027, featuring a 50k and a half-marathon with aid stations, entrant swag, and free tent and car camping.
April 2027
A 50K trail race in Bedford, Virginia held April 25, 2026 with start/finish at Promise Land Youth Camp, five aid stations (seven service points) and no refunds or transfers.
May 2027
Twisted Trail 10k on May 1, 2027 at New London Tech Trails in Forest, VA features a 10 km trail race, a virtual option, and postrace awards, food and fellowship.
October 2027