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!
October 2026
A night trail run at Explore Park in Roanoke using the XCO course in reverse, featuring a short road section and twisty single-track marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.
A community fundraising trail event at Crozet Park offering a 5K, a limited 10K with a creek crossing, and a 0.75-mile family run. The day includes T-shirts, a pancake breakfast, a post-race festival, live music and proceeds for local trails.
Trail 5 km and 10 km races plus several virtual entry options at Conway Robinson State Forest on October 25, 2026; walkers are welcome.
A trail half marathon at First Landing State Park with sandy sections, roots, bridges, and about 300 feet of elevation gain; includes event shirt, finisher beanie, donuts, and age-group awards.
Halloween-themed 5k and 10k at Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. with costume judging, official timing, finisher medal and a finish-line beer.
Scenic 5K along the Virginia Capital Trail in Rocketts Landing VA on October 31 2026 with in-person and virtual participation options.
Scenic 5 km and 10 km races through Burke Lake Park on October 31, 2026, with in-person and virtual entry options; walkers and strollers are welcome.
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.
Virginia Beast 2026 is a multi-day rucking event in Virginia Beach on 6 to 8 November 2026. Events vary in distance and competitors must be prepared to carry 40 lb, 50 lb, or 80 lb rucks.
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.
USATF certified trail races on the Chessie Nature Trail near Lexington VA offering Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay plus virtual options.
November trail ultramarathon in Montebello VA offering 100K, 50 Miler and 50K over single track, dirt and logging roads through the Blue Ridge.
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.
Trail 5 km and 10 km races at Burke Lake Park on November 7, 2026, with walkers welcome and virtual entries offering medal and shirt options.
Trail races at Sherando Lake with 40, 20 and 10 Miler courses on singletrack and ridgelines, supported aid stations, crew access points and enforced cutoffs.
A five mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, part of the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series and held in memory of Mike Donahue. The event features single track and mountain road terrain, awards, giveaway shirts, and registration dis..
Harvest Hustle 5k and 10k takes place November 8, 2026 at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden with in person trail races and several virtual entry options.
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.