Massanutten
Trail Running Calendar near Massanutten 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Massanutten for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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 Massanutten trail ultramarathon with 22,300 feet of elevation, a 48-hour limit, required second half crew support, limited course markings, and no medical coverage on course.
A weekend Spartan obstacle event at Massanutten Resort with 5 km and 10 km courses, kids races, spectator access, and rugged mountain trails.
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.
November 2026
An annual memorial running event at Panorama Farms set for November 22, 2026, with race results, scholarship information, and donations handled through a community foundation.
An annual Thanksgiving-weekend VHTRC group run: a scenic 25.3-mile, 5,800-foot loop in Shenandoah National Park visiting Whiteoak Canyon, Hawksbill, Skyland, and Stony Man.
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
One day endurance walk in Massanutten with 7, 14, 21 or 28 mile options, optional weighted rucks, an advanced ridgeline segment, and 10 hours to finish.
A day of racing and festival at Panorama Farms featuring a 4-mile trail race, a 4x1-mile relay, and a family-friendly 1-mile event with live music and local food.
June 2027
An in-person 5K at Panorama Farms in Earlysville with a virtual 5K option, plus nonprofit and veteran business table applications; proceeds support local veterans and military families.
July 2027
A 29.75-mile trail ultramarathon in the southern Massanutten range with 5,700 ft of elevation change, six aid stations, and a mix of rocky climbs, woods, and dirt roads.
August 2027
A limited-field trail ultrarun in Jefferson National Forest offering a roughly 60 km course with a 50 km Party Route, three aid stations, and required self-sufficiency.