Gainesville
Trail Running Calendar near Gainesville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Gainesville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 54 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail running at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton with singletrack through forest and meadow, offered as 5.4 miles or 10 miles and including a kids race.
A 5K Saree Run at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens in Leesburg on October 4, 2026 raising breast cancer awareness on a mostly grass, rolling course with wooded trails.
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-based 5K, 10K and half-marathon at Laurel Hill Park with chip timing, finisher coin, technical shirt, virtual option, and charity partner Operation Turbo.
Three distance options through Prince William Forest Park with trail and pavement sections, water stations, chip timing, and proceeds supporting the Wounded Warrior Project.
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, finisher medal, water stations, a virtual option, and series points.
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 scenic 5k and 10k at Burke Lake Park with in person and virtual options, chip timing, race day packet pickup, and fundraising for The Brain Foundation.
November 2026
Chip timed trail and paved races at Burke Lake Park offering 5k and 10k distances, a virtual option, medals and technical shirts.
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.
Half marathon, 10K and 5K on the C&O Canal towpath from Great Falls Tavern on Nov 21, 2026 with live tracking, a capped field, and scratch made donuts and pizza 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.
Flat out and back 5k and 10k on the C&O Canal towpath at Carderock Recreation Area on November 22 with walkers welcome and a virtual option.