Mechanicsville
Trail Running Calendar near Mechanicsville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Mechanicsville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 13 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Run the Rock | Rockville is the fourth annual 5K at Luck Stone’s Rockville quarry near Richmond, featuring gravel terrain, quarry views, local food vendors, family activities, swag, and raffles supporting a charitable cause.
A 4 mile cross country trail race around Beaver Lake at Pocahontas State Park on Sept 26, 2026, held with Chesterfield Outdoor Fest; cupless with awards and on-site demos.
October 2026
An outdoor adventure race in Midlothian, VA on October 3, 2026 where participants use a map to find 5 to 7 hidden control points and collect tokens. First three finishers with all tokens are champions and a portion of proceeds supports Semper Fi & Am..
Trail festival at Pocahontas State Park offering a 10k and a half marathon on redesigned looped trails with chip timing and on-course water stations.
A community 5K run and pet adoption day at Hidden Rock Park on October 10, 2026, with adoptable pets, food trucks, a $5 entry fee, and registration on the county website.
A sloth-themed race day at Metro Richmond Zoo on 10/17/2026 with a kids 1 mile, an all-terrain 5k, a 2 mile obstacle course, and a virtual 5k.
A two-day NFHS sanctioned cross country meet in October 2026 with seeded Showcase and Elite divisions, grass course at Pole Green Park, live results on MileSplit and BlueRidgeTiming.
Halloween-themed 5k and 10k at Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. with costume judging, official timing, finisher medal and a finish-line beer.
A scenic 5K at Rocketts Landing, Richmond, along the Virginia Capital Trail with James River views and multiple virtual entry options.
November 2026
A free Thanksgiving community event at Pocahontas State Park featuring a cross-country 5K and a short kids fun run. Registration is required; the day includes alumni photos, raffle drawings, and optional donations for a memorial award supporting loca..
December 2026
Trail races of 5k, 10k and half marathon on the Bright Hope Trail at Pocahontas State Park with chip timing, finisher coin, technical shirt and a virtual option.
April 2027
A team trail relay at Pocahontas State Park featuring lakeside single track loops, camping village amenities, and team formats from sprint to ultra.
May 2027
A trail run of about 10k that features roots, gravel, rough terrain and low hanging branches. Water stops are self serve and participants must bring their own hydration; wave starts are used to manage trail volume.