Buchanan
Trail Running Calendar near Buchanan 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Buchanan for 2026-2027! We've gathered 8 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 3.1-mile obstacle course through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest with elite, team, corporate and non-competitive waves. Entry fees support Poplar Forest educational programming and packet pickup is available the day before at the service entrance.
September 2026
Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is the tenth annual trail event at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. The 5K course runs across trails, fields, and forests on 470 acres and supports Camp Bethel through fees and sponsors.
October 2026
A fundraising event at North Cross School featuring a chip-timed cross-country 5K, a non-timed 5K walk, and a 0.8 mile kids fun run with participation medals and youth leaders from the school team.
A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.
Two marked trail distances start and finish at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion. Courses feature lake views, aid stations, GPX files, included park entry, and facilities near the start and finish.
A night trail run at Explore Park on October 24, 2026, using a 3.6 mile mountain bike XCO course run in reverse with a short 0.25 mile road approach. Headlamps are mandatory and the trail is marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.
November 2026