Virginia
Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 164 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Virginia below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is the tenth annual trail event at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. The 5K course runs across trails, fields, and forests on 470 acres and supports Camp Bethel through fees and sponsors.
Trail-based races at Mount Vernon District Park on September 6, 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km distances plus virtual participation options.
A 10 mile trail race in Fredericksburg, VA that follows the Rappahannock River, moves through rolling hills, and finishes with a sustained climb. Top three men and top three women receive gift certificates.
Scenic trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake in Fairfax Station on September 7, 2026, with virtual options and walkers welcome.
Trail races at Douthat State Park featuring a roughly 13-mile loop used for a 50K, marathon, half marathon, and a six-mile race, with multiple aid stations, loop-based finisher rules, and limited field sizes.
Run a scenic off road trail through a 1000 acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a post race celebration at the brewery with live music craft beer and a souvenir pint glass.
A community running event in Farmville on September 12, 2026 offering in-person and virtual 5K and 10K races plus hand cycle divisions on a flat, crushed gravel out-and-back course along the High Bridge State Park Trail.
A women only trail event at Fountainhead Regional Park offering a half marathon and a 10k plus on September 12, 2026. Registration runs June 8 to September 1 and two training runs are scheduled in August.
A 5K running race hosted by Hartwood High School Cross Country on September 12, 2026 in Stafford, VA. It is the first annual StallionsXC Open and serves as the opening race of the Stallion Invitational, with high school races afterward.
Trail races at Breaks Interstate Park in Virginia offering 50K, Morning 10K, Sunset 10K and a Double 10K with aid stations, camping and on-site park amenities.
Community 5K fundraiser at Woodside High School in Newport News Park on a 5000 meter mixed surface course with chip encoded bibs.
A stadium climb at Virginia Credit Union Stadium on September 13 honoring those lost on September 11 and supporting first responders and military. Climbers ascend sections 1 to 23 five times, with a wheelchair accessible concourse route available.
A multi-distance trail event in the Shenandoah Valley with technical mountain courses and qualification opportunities for UTMB World Series Finals and Western States.
Trail races at Seven Bends State Park on September 19, 2026 include looped 10 mile courses up to a 100 miler and a Last Man Standing ruck.
Trail runs of 10 and 5 miles at Powhatan State Park during the Pawpaw festival, featuring riverside singletrack, open-field views, a water station near mile 5, festival amenities, and park lodging options.
Races at Shenandoah River State Park on September 19, 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K and two 5k courses including a hilly paved option and a trail option.
A campus 5K run/walk on September 19, 2026 in Middletown, VA, with online registration, set fees, age group awards, and proceeds supporting a scholarship and employee wellness initiatives.
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.
Trail races at Brushy Hills near Lexington VA with a 9 mile course (2000+ ft climb) and a 4 mile course; proceeds support local trails and school teams.
SPEAR 50K is a 50 kilometer trail race on September 19, 2026 at Sherando Park in Stephens City, Virginia. It is part of the Sherando Park Endurance Athletic Runners summer trail series and lists details and registration on RunSignUp and Facebook.