Gainesville
Trail Running Calendar near Gainesville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Gainesville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 58 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 3 mile cross country race through Nottoway Park in Vienna, VA on 08/30/2026 with a kids dash and a club picnic that includes food and drinks. Registration is free for members and $10 for nonmembers.
September 2026
Fast, flat 5K, 10K and half marathon at Carderock Recreation Area on September 6, 2026, with virtual options and walkers welcome.
A scenic trail event at Burke Lake Park on September 7, 2026, offering in-person 5K and 10K distances plus virtual options; walkers are welcome.
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.
Trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake in Fairfax Station on September 20, 2026, with in-person and virtual registration options.
October 2026
Trail courses at Burke Lake Park on October 3, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options; walkers are welcome.
A twelve hour trail event at Prince William Forest Park on a 6.5 mile figure eight loop with varied terrain, two aid stations, and 30 km and 2 person relay options.
A trail 5K at Claude Moore Park on October 3, 2026, part of the Run Your PRCS Parks timed series, with in-person and several virtual entry options.
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 5K at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens on Oct 4, 2026 supporting Breast Cancer Awareness, with t-shirts, medals, and a mixed grass and trail course.
A community trail event on October 11, 2026 at Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Darnestown, MD offering a 5K trail run and a 1 mile walk. The event raises funds and awareness for addiction prevention, education, and support.
Harvest Hills on October 17, 2026 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options at Laurel Hill Park in Lorton, VA; walkers are welcome.
A fall road-and-trail event in Prince William Forest Park offering 5K, 10K, and half-marathon courses, with virtual options and walkers welcome.