Merrimac
Trail Running Calendar near Merrimac 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Merrimac for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Last person standing backyard ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners must complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour.
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 mountain 5K at Massanutten Resort with over 1000 feet of climbing and cash prizes for the top male and female finishers.
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.