Front Royal
Trail Running Calendar near Front Royal 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Front Royal for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
September 2026
A 71 mile clockwise circuit of the orange‑blazed Massanutten Trail around Fort Valley, VA, with multiple aid stations, specific drop bag rules, strict entry qualifications and enforced cutoffs.
Races at Shenandoah River State Park on September 19, 2026, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and virtual entry options.
A campus 5K on Sept. 19, 2026 to raise funds for a scholarship supporting students in recovery, with online registration and age-group awards.
A 50K trail race at Sherando Park in Stephens City Virginia on September 19 2026, part of the SPEAR summer trail race series.
A trail run of 9.5 miles at Shenandoah River State Park on September 19, 2026, closing the VHTRC All Access summer series on trail skills with a BBQ finish.
Trail and bike events at Sherando Park on September 26, 2026 offering a 4 mile trail race, a one mile untimed fun run, and a 5.3 mile mountain bike time trial. Proceeds benefit the I'm Just Me Movement.
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.
Evenstar Ultras is a timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a 3.48 mile loop. Frequent returns to the main aid station reduce the need to carry heavy gear.
November 2026
Thanksgiving Day events at Sherando Park on 11/26/2026 include a 3.1 mile 5K plus a 100 m Tot Trot and two kids fun runs, each with specified registration windows and 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.
January 2027
A supported point to point mountain training run of 32 miles that follows much of the first third of the MMT 100, with two aid stations, required car shuttle, limited club support, and recommended GPX and turnsheet navigation.
March 2027
The Elizabeth Furnace 50 km is a technical mountain trail race in the Massanutten range covering 30.5 miles and about 6,400 feet of ascent. Aid is limited with staffed stations near 10 and 22 miles so runners must carry personal supplies.