Elkton
Trail Running Calendar near Elkton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Elkton 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.
September 2026
A multi-distance trail event in the Shenandoah Valley with technical mountain courses and qualification opportunities for UTMB World Series Finals and Western States.
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.
Two days of obstacle course races at Massanutten Resort featuring a 5 km sprint, a 10 km super, kids races, and spectator access amid mountain terrain.
Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.
November 2026
A 5K at Massanutten Resort with over 1000 feet of climb and downhill return, registration fee $40 and $200 prizes for the fastest male and female.
An annual memorial running event at Panorama Farms set for November 22, 2026, with race results, scholarship information, and donations handled through a community foundation.
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.
April 2027
Single-day endurance walk on Massanutten’s western slope offering 7–28 mile lap options, optional 10/20/35 lb rucks, and an advanced ridgeline segment when conditions allow.
Run Fest at Panorama Farms on April 17, 2027 features a 4-mile trail, a four by one mile relay, and a 1-mile Fun One with live music and food.
June 2027
An in-person 5K at Panorama Farms in Earlysville with a virtual 5K option, plus nonprofit and veteran business table applications; proceeds support local veterans and military families.
July 2027
A 29.75-mile trail ultramarathon in the southern Massanutten range with 5,700 ft of elevation change, six aid stations, and a mix of rocky climbs, woods, and dirt roads.
August 2027
A limited-field trail ultrarun in Jefferson National Forest offering a roughly 60 km course with a 50 km Party Route, three aid stations, and required self-sufficiency.