Virginia
Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 161 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Virginia below and join the trail community at these great events!
December 2026
A VHTRC holiday time 50k out and back on the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook to Fountainhead, with four aid stations and a GPX file for navigation. Entry includes lodge access, stocked aid stations, and a catered after party for $20.
Trail races of 5k, 10k and half marathon on the Bright Hope Trail at Pocahontas State Park with chip timing, finisher coin, technical shirt and a virtual option.
A two loop trail 50K at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach with two full aid stations, drop bags, a finisher medal and a post race party at Smartmouth Brewery.
Scenic 5k and 10k around Burke Lake Park on December 24 with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt, a virtual option, and series points.
A minimally marked 40.3 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains that passes historic furnace ruins about halfway. The course has three aid stations, 6500 feet of climbing, and requires self navigation and self support.
January 2027
A 31.7 mile New Year event in Prince William Forest Park run as three loops on groomed trails and some gravel roads. Unmanned aid at the start and finish is supplied by participants and entry is limited to 120.
A 10 mile trail race at York River State Park near Williamsburg VA with single track, fire roads, three aid stations and a four hour cutoff.
Free winter fat ass trail event at Bear Creek Lake State Park offering 20k, 35k, and 50k with four aid stations and rough, often wet, marked singletrack.
Training runs of 8 hours, 4 hours and 5 km at Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton, VA on January 9, 2027 with a flat 5 km loop, aid station support, and finisher medals.
Trail races in Palmyra on 01/09/2027 offering 5K and 15K loop courses with aid stations, entry fees, prizes, a sticker art contest, and Winter Series commemorative prizes.
A January trail 10k on Roanoke's Chestnut Ridge Loop with in person and virtual options, midcourse aid, and age group awards.
Experience a scenic out and back half marathon on the flat and smooth Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Enjoy a unique post race campfire with roasted donuts and earn a custom finisher medal.
A half marathon and a 5K at Harwoods Mill Park in Yorktown on January 17, 2026, with shuttle parking from McReynolds Athletic Complex. Limited fields, four aid stations, on-site packet pick-up and specific trail conditions.
A supported point to point mountain training run of 32 miles that follows much of the first third of the MMT 100, with two aid stations, required car shuttle, limited club support, and recommended GPX and turnsheet navigation.
A 15.5 mile winter training run from Fountainhead along the blue blazed BROT to Bull Run Marina with minimal marking and limited water aid.
Trail race at Prince William Forest Park offering 5k, 10k, half, full marathon and a newly added 50k with support stations and a virtual option.
February 2027
A looped trail event at Lake Anna State Park offering an 8 hour open-distance run plus Half Marathon+ and an 8 mile option with on-course support.
A 3.1 mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg on February 6 2027 with a $30 entry fee, awards, guaranteed T shirt for early registration, and packet pickup options.
A chip timed event at Three Fox Vineyard featuring a three-lap 5k, a 1 mile option including a kids race, awards, and a virtual race choice.
Trail race around Holiday Lake in Appomattox offering 10K, 25K and 50K on February 13, 2027, on a loop of roads and trails.