Massanutten
Trail Running Calendar near Massanutten 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Massanutten for 2026-2027! We've gathered 11 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A low key trail run in Jefferson National Forest on a roughly 60 km loop with three aid stations and a shorter 50 km Party Route option.
September 2026
A multi-distance trail event in the Shenandoah Valley with technical mountain courses and qualification opportunities for UTMB World Series Finals and Western States.
October 2026
A 110-mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with about 22,300 feet of elevation gain, a 48-hour limit, required second-half crew support, and multiple staffed and unattended aid stations.
Obstacle course races at Massanutten Resort with 5 km and 10 km courses, kids races, spectator access, and lodging discounts across two days in October 2026.
Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.
A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trails.
November 2026
A memorial race at Panorama Farms in Earlysville, Virginia featuring a 2 mile grassy trail and a free 800 m children's run. Proceeds support an annual scholarship for an Albemarle High School athlete.
December 2026
A minimally marked 40.3 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains that passes historic furnace ruins about halfway. The course has three aid stations, 6500 feet of climbing, and requires self navigation and self support.
April 2027
A single-day endurance walk at Massanutten offering 7, 14, 21, and 28 mile options, optional ruck weights, and a choice of western slope or advanced ridgeline terrain.
July 2027
A roughly 50 km trail run on the Massanutten range with 5,700 ft of climb, six aid stations, rocky singletrack, dirt roads, and remote sections.