Herndon
Trail Running Calendar near Herndon 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Herndon for 2026-2027! We've gathered 85 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
Trail races at Fountainhead Regional Park on December 6, 2026 offer 4.8 mile and 10.5 mile courses with aid stations, porta-johns, race swag, and a supervised kids program.
Three distances on the C&O Canal path in Washington, DC, with chip timing, finisher medal, a virtual option, and series points for multiple race series.
A VHTRC holiday time 50k out and back on the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook to Fountainhead, with four aid stations and a GPX file for navigation. Entry includes lodge access, stocked aid stations, and a catered after party for $20.
A 13.1 mile out and back on the C&O Canal Towpath at Carderock Recreation Area with online registration, two water stops, live timing, and post-race refreshments.
Scenic trail 5k and 10k at Burke Lake Park on December 24 with chip timing, finisher medal, shirt guarantee, and a virtual option.
January 2027
A scenic Georgetown event with a half marathon and 5k on the C&O Canal path, offering chip timing, finisher medals, and a virtual option.
Chip timed 5K, 10K and half marathon along the C&O Canal at Carderock Recreation Area with medals, technical shirts, water stations and series points.
A 15.5 mile winter training run from Fountainhead along the blue blazed BROT to Bull Run Marina with minimal marking and limited water aid.
February 2027
A chip timed 5k and 1 miler at Three Fox Vineyard on a gravel and grass loop, with finisher medals, race shirts, live results, and a virtual option.
Scenic 5K, 10K and half marathon along the C&O Canal at Great Falls Maryland with chip timing, medals, technical shirts and a virtual race option.
A 7-mile out-and-back lollipop loop at Fountainhead Regional Park with rolling hills, minimal markings, shared pot-luck aid, and the chance to run multiple laps.
Scenic 8k and 16k along the Potomac River on the C and O Canal path with chip timing, a virtual option and series points.
March 2027
8 hour timed trail event on a 5.5 mile loop at Little Bennett Park in Clarksburg, MD on March 6, 2027.
A 15.5 mile training run on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail covering the northern section of the BRR 50 Miler with rolling terrain, a midway water table, and blue-blazed routing.
Trail marathon and 50K at Seneca Creek State Park on single track trails, with on-course choice to stop at the marathon or continue to 50K.
Point of Rocks on March 7, 2027 features a mostly flat gravel out and back with 5k, 10k and half marathon options, limited water stations and a virtual option.