Gainesville
Trail Running Calendar near Gainesville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Gainesville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 56 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Event at Laurel Hill Park on October 17, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options; walkers welcome and tiered registration fees.
Scenic road and trail running in Prince William Forest Park with 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options for runners and walkers.
Trail 5 km and 10 km races plus several virtual entry options at Conway Robinson State Forest on October 25, 2026; walkers are welcome.
Scenic 5K through vineyard and farm at Rocklands Farm Winery with chip timing, age group awards, and a post-race wine tasting with live music. Walkers and children are welcome and a one hour course time limit applies.
Scenic 5 km and 10 km races through Burke Lake Park on October 31, 2026, with in-person and virtual entry options; walkers and strollers are welcome.
November 2026
Trail 5 km and 10 km races at Burke Lake Park on November 7, 2026, with walkers welcome and virtual entries offering medal and shirt options.
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.
Experience riverside singletrack at Riverbend Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. This event offers scenic Potomac River views, a dedicated kids program, and professional race support in a beautiful natural setting.
In-person 5 km and 10 km races on the flat Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath at Carderock Park in Potomac, MD, with virtual entry options on November 22, 2026.
A 5 km and 10 km race at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville on November 25, 2026, with in-person and multiple virtual entry options.
Thanksgiving morning run at Burke Lake Park offering 5K and 10K courses plus virtual options and a technical shirt guaranteed for registrations before November 13.
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.
Ugly Sweater Dash at Burke Lake Park on November 28, 2026 offers 5k 10k and a half marathon on park trails, with virtual options and walkers welcome.