Merrimac
Trail Running Calendar near Merrimac 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Merrimac for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Scenic races at Shenandoah River State Park offering a half marathon, 10k and two 5k options with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt and a virtual option.
Trail races on Cedar Mountain include canicross, a dog friendly 5k, a trail run without dogs, and a virtual option, with awards for top finishers and a traditional hunt breakfast.
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 canicross and trail event on October 3, 2026 in Gordonsville, VA offering competitive 10K and 5K races, a 1.25 mile sprint, a casual dog friendly 5K, and a virtual 5K, with technical trails, three water stations, and a Finisher's Festival.
Evenstar Ultras is a timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a 3.48 mile loop. Frequent returns to the main aid station reduce the need to carry heavy gear.
Community running event in Culpeper on October 17 2026 with a 5K and a Monster Mile; proceeds support CTEC student scholarships.
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 cross country 5K at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville with proceeds supporting recovery programs and on-site family activities and awards.
November 2026
A 5K at Massanutten Resort with over 1000 feet of climb and downhill return, registration fee $40 and $200 prizes for the fastest male and female.
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
Run Fest at Panorama Farms on April 17, 2027 features a 4-mile trail, a four by one mile relay, and a 1-mile Fun One with live music and food.
May 2027
Shenandoah Sky in Bentonville, Virginia on May 15, 2027 offers a Mountain 25K with 1700+ feet of climbing, an 8 Mile trail race, and an untimed 8 Mile hike through river, valley, and forest single track.
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.