Gainesville
Trail Running Calendar near Gainesville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Gainesville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 55 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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.
October 2026
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.
Test your endurance on a 6.5 mile trail loop at Prince William Forest Park with individual and relay options focused on completing the most mileage in 12 hours.
A chip timed 5k trail race at Claude Moore Park on October 3 with a medal, cotton shirt, virtual option, and series points for multiple season standings.
A two day 24 hour charity walk, run and relay in Quantico offering distances from 5K to 100 miles with team and individual awards.
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.
Trail and paved courses at Laurel Hill Park offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with a virtual option, chip timing, finisher coin, and charity partner Operation Turbo.
A 5k, 10k and half-marathon at Prince William Forest Park on October 18 supporting the Wounded Warrior Project, with trail and paved sections and a virtual option.
A cross country 5K at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville with proceeds supporting recovery programs and on-site family activities and awards.
Trail 5k and 10k at Conway Robinson State Forest with chip timing, a virtual option, water stations, age awards, and support for Dulles South Soup Kitchen.
A scenic 5K at Rocklands Farm Winery with chip timing, on-course aid, awards, post race wine offerings, live music, and race day amenities.
Scenic 5 km and 10 km trail races at Burke Lake Park with in-person and virtual options supporting The Brain Foundation.
November 2026
A chip timed 5k and 10k at Burke Lake Park on November 7, 2026, with trail and paved sections, finisher medal, technical shirt, and a virtual race option.