Gainesville
Trail Running Calendar near Gainesville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Gainesville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 48 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A cross country 5K at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville with proceeds supporting recovery programs and on-site family activities and awards.
A trail 5k and 10k at Conway Robinson State Forest with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt, water stations, and a virtual option.
Scenic 5K through vineyards and farm at Rocklands Farm Winery with chip timing, post run wine options, live music, and awards for overall and age group finishers.
A 5k and 10k at Burke Lake Park on mostly paved trails, with a virtual option, chip timing, race shirts and medals, and proceeds supporting The Brain Foundation housing program.
November 2026
Trail and paved 5 km and 10 km courses at Burke Lake Park with chip timing, medal and shirt, virtual option, water stations, and awards for overall and age categories.
A cross-country 5K and one mile fun run at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg on November 21, 2026, featuring a long sleeve shirt for pre-registered 5K runners and a finisher medal for one mile participants. Donations for Loudoun Hunger Relief are requested.
Three distances on the C&O Canal towpath from Great Falls Tavern with live GPS tracking, a capped field, and scratch-made donuts at the finish.
Trail race at Riverbend Regional Park near the Potomac offering 5 mile and 10 mile loop options with riverside singletrack, aid stations, and post race food.
A chip timed 5 km and 10 km on the C and O Canal towpath at Carderock Recreation Area with medal, technical shirt, water stations and a virtual option.
A trail 5k and 10k at Winery at Bull Run through Manassas National Battlefield with in-person and virtual options.
Thanksgiving morning 5k and 10k at Burke Lake Park with chip timing, long sleeve shirts, a virtual option, and benefits for Paws for Purple Hearts.
A trail and canal run near Great Falls, Maryland on November 26, 2026 covering about 10 miles with options to shorten. Entry opens November 12 and is capped at 29 runners; entrants receive course instructions before the run.
Trail 5k, 10k and half marathon at Burke Lake Park with a virtual option, chip timing, tech shirt and proceeds benefiting Paws for Purple Hearts.