Burke Lake
Trail Running Calendar near Burke Lake 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Burke Lake for 2026-2027! We've gathered 73 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A festive trail event at Burke Lake Park offering 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timed results, a finisher medal, and a virtual race option.
December 2026
Experience the beauty of Fountainhead Regional Park on a course featuring hiking trails and dirt roads. With two distance options and a dedicated program for kids, this event offers a complete day of trail running near the Occoquan Reservoir.
Multi-distance holiday race on the C&O Canal path in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse with in-person and virtual options and charity partnership.
A VHTRC holiday time 50k out and back on the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook to Fountainhead, with four aid stations and a GPX file for navigation. Entry includes lodge access, stocked aid stations, and a catered after party for $20.
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.
Scenic 5k and 10k around Burke Lake Park on December 24 with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt, a virtual option, and series points.
January 2027
Scenic C&O Canal races in Georgetown offering a chip timed half marathon and 5K with medals, technical shirts, a virtual option and series points.
Chip-timed 5k, 10k and half marathon on the C&O Canal towpath at Carderock Recreation Area with medals, technical shirts, water stations, and series points.
A 15.5 mile winter training run from Fountainhead along the blue blazed BROT to Bull Run Marina with minimal marking and limited water aid.
February 2027
Scenic 5k, 10k and half marathon along the C&O Canal at Great Falls Maryland with chip timing, finisher medal and a virtual option.
A 7-mile out-and-back lollipop loop at Fountainhead Regional Park with rolling hills, minimal markings, shared pot-luck aid, and the chance to run multiple laps.
Scenic 8k and 16k along the Potomac River at Great Falls Park on February 28, 2027, with chip timing, finisher medal and a virtual option.
March 2027
A 15.5 mile training run on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail covering the northern section of the BRR 50 Miler with rolling terrain, a midway water table, and blue-blazed routing.
Scenic, mostly flat half and full marathons in Georgetown along the C&O Canal, with virtual options, timed results, water stations, and series points.