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!
May 2027
A 10 km trail race at New London Tech Trails in Forest, Virginia, with an altered course due to construction and post-race age-group awards and food.
Shenandoah Sky in Bentonville, Virginia on May 15, 2027 offers a Mountain 25K with 1700+ feet of climbing, an 8 Mile trail race, and an untimed 8 Mile hike through river, valley, and forest single track.
Trail ultraruns in the Massanutten Mountains offering 100 mile and 100 km distances on rocky trails with significant elevation gain.
A trail run of about 10k that features roots, gravel, rough terrain and low hanging branches. Water stops are self serve and participants must bring their own hydration; wave starts are used to manage trail volume.
Trail 5 km and 10 km races at Sky Meadows on May 22, 2027 featuring a loop course, chip timing, medal and technical shirt plus a virtual race option.
A 12K trail race on the Flag Rock Area Trails in the City of Norton, held at Flag Rock Recreation and included in the High Knob Triple Crown series.
A 24 hour backyard format run on Mason Neck with hourly 4.167 mile loops on bridle trails, one pavilion aid station, and a 100 mile limit.
A trail 25k and marathon at Carvins Cove on May 31, 2026 with a 300 runner limit, tiered registration fees, eight aid stations, and a virtual RNUTS qualifying option.
June 2027
Point to point ultramarathon on the Virginia Creeper Trail with long downhill sections, a famous broken Pepsi machine and finishes at Sweetbay Brewing Co.
An in-person 5K at Panorama Farms in Earlysville with a virtual 5K option, plus nonprofit and veteran business table applications; proceeds support local veterans and military families.
A 100 mile loop near Fort Valley, VA, through the Massanutten Mountains with 14 climbs, 14,000 feet of gain, a 24 hour cutoff for the silver buckle, and a 28 hour finish limit.
Ten-hour timed trail event at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield VA with manual lap counting, multiple timed options, rucking choices and a cup-less aid station.
Nighttime trail ultrarun at Prince William Forest Park offering 50 mile and 25 mile options, strict cutoffs, required lights and mandatory hydration.
A multi-distance trail endurance event in Norton, Virginia featuring High Knob terrain, scenic ridgelines, major elevation gain, and well-supported aid stations.
Trail races in Covington, Virginia along the Jackson River with 26.2, 13.1, 10K and 5K options, crushed-gravel course, finisher medals and age group awards.
A 100 mile and 50 mile trail event near Galax VA featuring heavy climb, frequent aid stations, on-site camping for crews, and a 60 hour cutoff.
A night-time race at High Bridge Trail State Park on June 19, 2027 offering 5k, half, 50k and 100k courses with aid stations, drop bags, pacer options and finisher prizes.
A chip timed cross country 5 km and 10 km at Pleasant Grove Park on June 26, 2027, benefiting Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue with a virtual option.
July 2027
A 5K obstacle course at EastLake Community Church on July 3, 2027, benefiting Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy with new and returning obstacles and community sponsors.
A 29.75-mile trail ultramarathon in the southern Massanutten range with 5,700 ft of elevation change, six aid stations, and a mix of rocky climbs, woods, and dirt roads.