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!
February 2027
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 running weekend at Bear Creek Lake State Park featuring a 10.4 mile loop, a 4.2 mile Mini on park and single-track trails, and a virtual 10 mile option; in-person entries are capped and a portion of fees supports the park.
A winter 100 mile trail race in Galax VA on private mountain property, featuring steep technical singletrack and fundraising support for veteran suicide awareness.
A self supported 200 mile ultra endurance event from Virginia Beach to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and back to raise funds for veteran suicide prevention charities.
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 and 10k at Paradise Springs and Hemlock Overlook Park with technical terrain, chip timed results, a virtual option and a post race glass of wine.
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.
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.
A spring mountain trail event in the Blue Ridge Mountains on March 20, 2027, offering 50 mile, 50k and 25k races on mostly single track and forest roads, with limited entries and cabins at the start finish.
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.
March 20, 2027 in Sedalia, VA: a trail 50k and half-marathon around Terrapin Mountain and nearby ridges, organized by Winding Way Run Co.
April 2027
A 14 mile untimed point to point trail run along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail that starts at one Sheetz and finishes at another. The event features unusual aid station snacks and practical finisher swag.
A 50 mile trail race near Clifton, VA in early April, run on forested, rolling trails with a 13 hour cutoff; entry opens October 1, 2026.
Flat, 100% dirt out-and-back trail races along the New River in Fries, Virginia, offering distances from a free 5K to a 100K with stocked aid stations.
Loop-format trail races at James River State Park in April offering 10 miles, 50K, and 50 miles with river sections, two aid stations, relays, and pacer options.
Runs through 50 acres of vineyards at Ingleside Vineyards with 5K and 8K chip timed courses, plus post race wine and live music.
Single-day endurance walk on Massanutten’s western slope offering 7–28 mile lap options, optional 10/20/35 lb rucks, and an advanced ridgeline segment when conditions allow.
Run Fest at Panorama Farms on April 17, 2027 features a 4-mile trail, a four by one mile relay, and a 1-mile Fun One with live music and food.