Virginia
Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 139 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Virginia below and join the trail community at these great events!
February 2027
A 5k plus adult and kids 1 mile at Three Fox Vineyard with mixed gravel and grass terrain, chip timing, medals, awards, and a virtual race option.
A 30.3 mile training run along the middle third of the MMT from Signal Knob to Camp Roosevelt with two aid stations and limited entry.
Trail races of 5K and 10 Miles at Walnut Creek Park featuring mostly wooded single-track, lake views, and notable elevation on both routes.
Loop trail races around Holiday Lake near Appomattox offering 10K, 25K and 50K distances with aid stations, an eight hour limit and tiered registration pricing.
A 7-mile out-and-back lollipop loop at Fountainhead Regional Park with rolling hills, minimal markings, shared pot-luck aid, and the chance to run multiple laps.
Trail races at Bear Creek Lake State Park near Cumberland VA: a 10.4 mile loop through piedmont hills, a 4.2 mile mini on single-track and multi-use trails, plus a virtual 10 mile option.
A winter 100-mile trail race near Galax, VA on Feb 26, 2027, with a new technical out-and-back section, heated indoor support, and $50 per entry donated to 22toomany.
Trail races at Montvale Park on February 27, 2027 offering 5 mile, 8.4 mile and virtual options on wooded singletrack with a 225 runner cap.
March 2027
A 24 hour loop ultramarathon at Waid Park in Rocky Mount Virginia on a certified 1.178 mile course. Solo and relay team options use chip timing on a cinder surface, with awards for longest distance and top lap counts.
Women only trail endurance event at Prince William Forest Park offering 25K and 50K on two shared loops with aid stations and enforced time cutoffs.
A 15.5 mile training run on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail covering the northern section of the BRR 50 Miler with rolling terrain, a midway water table, and blue-blazed routing.
Trail 5k & 10k at Paradise Springs on March 6, 2027 with chip timing, a wine finisher reward, and a virtual option.
The Elizabeth Furnace 50 km is a technical mountain trail race in the Massanutten range covering 30.5 miles and about 6,400 feet of ascent. Aid is limited with staffed stations near 10 and 22 miles so runners must carry personal supplies.
A 10k trail race on March 13, 2027 on the Glenwood Horse Trail with shuttle to the start, a 100 runner cap, staged entry fees and a virtual option.
A St. Paddy's Day themed 5K and 1 Mile walk at Creekside Farm Brewery in King George, VA, with music, awards, and finisher shirt and pint glass.
Trail and neighborhood races at Chancellorsville Battlefield offering 10K, 5K and a 1 mile fun run with gravel and dirt loop courses and on site parking.
Multi-day trail event at Twin Lakes State Park offering 10 mile, 12 hour, 24 hour, 48 hour and 72 hour solo and relay options with chip timing.
Spring mountain trail weekend in the Blue Ridge offering 50 mile, 50k and 25k on single track and forest roads with UTMB index and on-site cabins.
Test your limits in Lorton at this elite backyard marathon featuring dedicated day and night loops. With a limited field of 65 runners and a chef supported aid station, it is the perfect venue for a personal best.
Trail race on March 20, 2027 at the Sedalia Center near George Washington National Forest offering a 50K and a half marathon with aid stations and age category awards.