Reston
Trail Running Calendar near Reston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Reston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 73 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A cross-country 5K and one mile fun run at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg on November 21, 2026, featuring a long sleeve shirt for pre-registered 5K runners and a finisher medal for one mile participants. Donations for Loudoun Hunger Relief are requested.
Experience riverside singletrack at Riverbend Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. This event offers scenic Potomac River views, a dedicated kids program, and professional race support in a beautiful natural setting.
In-person 5 km and 10 km races on the flat Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath at Carderock Park in Potomac, MD, with virtual entry options on November 22, 2026.
A 5 km and 10 km race at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville on November 25, 2026, with in-person and multiple virtual entry options.
Thanksgiving morning run at Burke Lake Park offering 5K and 10K courses plus virtual options and a technical shirt guaranteed for registrations before November 13.
A trail and canal run near Great Falls, Maryland on November 26, 2026 covering about 10 miles with options to shorten. Entry opens November 12 and is capped at 29 runners; entrants receive course instructions before the run.
Trail 5K and 10K in Wheaton Regional Park on November 26, 2026, with virtual options and series points for year-long and fall standings.
Ugly Sweater Dash at Burke Lake Park on November 28, 2026 offers 5k 10k and a half marathon on park trails, with virtual options and walkers welcome.
December 2026
Experience the beauty of Fountainhead Regional Park on a course featuring hiking trails and dirt roads. With two distance options and a dedicated program for kids, this event offers a complete day of trail running near the Occoquan Reservoir.
A set of in-person and virtual runs on December 6, 2026 along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Washington DC with 5K, half marathon, and marathon distances.
A VHTRC holiday time 50k out and back on the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook to Fountainhead, with four aid stations and a GPX file for navigation. Entry includes lodge access, stocked aid stations, and a catered after party for $20.
A 13.1 mile out and back on the C&O Canal Towpath at Carderock Recreation Area with online registration, two water stops, live timing, and post-race refreshments.
Trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake Park on December 24, 2026, with virtual options available and walkers welcome.
January 2027
A 5K and half marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown on January 17, 2027, with in person and virtual options and walkers welcome.