Culpeper
Trail Running Calendar near Culpeper 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Culpeper for 2026-2027! We've gathered 11 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
September 2026
A 5K running race hosted by Hartwood High School Cross Country on September 12, 2026 in Stafford, VA. It is the first annual StallionsXC Open and serves as the opening race of the Stallion Invitational, with high school races afterward.
Trail races on Cedar Mountain include canicross, a dog friendly 5k, a trail run without dogs, and a virtual option, with awards for top finishers and a traditional hunt breakfast.
October 2026
A 110-mile Massanutten trail ultramarathon with 22,300 feet of elevation, a 48-hour limit, required second half crew support, limited course markings, and no medical coverage on course.
A canicross and trail event on October 3, 2026 in Gordonsville, VA offering competitive 10K and 5K races, a 1.25 mile sprint, a casual dog friendly 5K, and a virtual 5K, with technical trails, three water stations, and a Finisher's Festival.
November 2026
A Thanksgiving weekend run at Lake Anna State Park offering 5K, 10K and half marathon courses plus virtual options and tiered registration fees.
An annual Thanksgiving-weekend VHTRC group run: a scenic 25.3-mile, 5,800-foot loop in Shenandoah National Park visiting Whiteoak Canyon, Hawksbill, Skyland, and Stony Man.
December 2026
A minimally marked 40.3 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains that passes historic furnace ruins about halfway. The course has three aid stations, 6500 feet of climbing, and requires self navigation and self support.
February 2027
Trail event at Lake Anna State Park on February 6, 2027 offering an 8 hour endurance option, a half marathon plus, and an 8 miler.