Dumfries
Trail Running Calendar near Dumfries 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dumfries for 2026-2027! We've gathered 65 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Trail 5 km and 10 km races at Mount Vernon District Park with chip timing, medals, technical shirts, virtual option, and series points for year-long and summer competitions.
A 10 mile trail race in Fredericksburg, VA that follows the Rappahannock River, moves through rolling hills, and finishes with a sustained climb. Top three men and top three women receive gift certificates.
Scenic chip-timed 5k and 10k around Burke Lake Park with medals and shirts, series points, a virtual option, and proceeds benefiting the Lilly and Blair Foundation.
Scenic 5k and half marathon along the C O Canal path in Georgetown with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt and a virtual option.
Trail 5K and 8K at Creekside Farm Brewery on September 12 with dirt courses, river views on the 8K, on-site beer, live music, and participant finisher items.
A women only trail event at Fountainhead Regional Park offering a half marathon and a 10k plus on September 12, 2026. Registration runs June 8 to September 1 and two training runs are scheduled in August.
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.
A stadium climb at Virginia Credit Union Stadium on September 13 honoring those lost on September 11 and supporting first responders and military. Climbers ascend sections 1 to 23 five times, with a wheelchair accessible concourse route available.
A half marathon and 5k on the C&O Canal in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse with chip timing, medals, a virtual option, and series points.
Scenic 5 km and 10 km at Burke Lake Park on September 20 with chip timing, tech shirt, medal, virtual option, and proceeds benefiting Operation Turbo.
A chip-timed half marathon and 5K along the C&O Canal in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Boathouse, with medals, technical shirts, a virtual option, and proceeds benefiting Team RWB DC.
Experience the full reservoir trail system on this thirteen mile course in Fredericksburg. Runners navigate flowing singletrack and five distinct climbs totaling over nine hundred feet of elevation gain through scenic wooded terrain.
October 2026
Trail canicross races at Caledon State Park offer two distances, allow leashed dogs, and provide a reusable speedCup; entry fees support Friends of Caledon State Park.
Trail 5K, 10K and half marathon at Burke Lake Park on October 3 with chip timing, finisher medal, water stations and a virtual race option.
Trail event at Prince William Forest Park offering 30 km, a 12 hour option, and a 2 person relay on a 6.5 mile figure eight loop.
24 hour charity walk, run and relay in Quantico offering distances from 5K to 100 miles, awards, meals, and fundraising for Semper Fi & America's Fund.
Experience a unique trail run through 1600 acres of former prison grounds at Laurel Hill Park. Choose between 5.4 or 10 mile distances on scenic singletrack featuring historic guard towers and open meadows.
A run crew led event in Washington, DC offering 5K, 19K and 19 mile routes that use both road and trail sections across the city.