Virginia
Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 151 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Virginia below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.
A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.
Trail marathon, half, 10K, 5K and relay on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia with USATF certified courses and a virtual option.
A fall ultramarathon in Montebello VA on Nov 7 2026 offering 100K, 50 Miler and 50K courses through Blue Ridge single track and forest roads.
Experience the only race held on the scenic Noland Trail in Newport News. Runners can tackle the 50 km distance solo or as a relay team while enjoying a post race festival with live music and tastings.
Chip timed trail and paved races at Burke Lake Park offering 5k and 10k distances, a virtual option, medals and technical shirts.
A 5 mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, VA, the second event in the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series held in memory of Major Mike Donahue.
Community 5K and 1K Fun Run in Abingdon on November 7, 2026 supporting Alvarado Bible Church youth headed to the 2027 ARISE conference.
Community 5K with a half mile kids run in Goochland, Virginia on November 7, 2026, using paved and mixed trail terrain.
Trail 5k and 10k at Walnut Creek Park on November 8 supporting Rikki's Refuge, with chip timing, medals, shirts and a virtual option.
A mountain 5K at Massanutten Resort with over 1000 feet of climbing and cash prizes for the top male and female finishers.
Trail and virtual runs at Valor Ranch in King George VA featuring timed 10K and 5K events, a 10K ruck, a 1 mile fun run, and 100 percent of proceeds supporting Valor Ranch charitable programs.
A fifth annual community race in Berryville, VA with a 5K on park trails and a 1-mile kids run for ages 10 and under, plus timed results, awards and a local food drive.
Trail races at Hemlock Overlook in Clifton VA on November 15 2026, with 5.2 mile and 9.5 mile options on riverfront hiking trails and park facilities.
A vineyard cross-country event at Barrel Oak Winery offering 3k and 6k options, virtual participation, race series points, chip timing, and on-course water stations.
Late-fall trail event in Chesterfield for firefighters and law enforcement, offering 5K runs, a 5K ruck, and a 10K through wooded terrain.
Trail and virtual options on November 21, 2026 in First Landing State Park with chip timing, finisher medals, age group awards, and proceeds to a memorial fund.
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.
Community cross country 5K in Herndon on November 21 with age group awards, commemorative shirts for the first 400 pre registered runners and a food drive for LINK.
Community 5K on the Mendota Trail with river views; proceeds split equally between Mendota Kids Club and St. Jude.