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!
December 2026
Experience the beauty of Fountainhead Regional Park on a course featuring hiking trails and dirt roads. With two distance options and a dedicated program for kids, this event offers a complete day of trail running near the Occoquan Reservoir.
Multiple USATF certified races take place on the Dismal Swamp course in Chesapeake, VA, including 50K, marathon, half marathon and a 50K relay. Aid stations are provided and finishers receive apparel and medals.
Experience a free 17 mile trail run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this cup less event features handmade mementos for select finishers and post race refreshments in Damascus.
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 event on December 12, 2026 at Pocahontas State Park offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual entries on the Bright Hope Trail.
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.
Trail 5K and 10K around Burke Lake Park on December 24, 2026, with virtual options available and walkers welcome.
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.
Snowy Owl 10 Mile is a winter trail race at York River State Park on Jan 3, 2027, featuring technical single track, fire roads, and about 600 feet of elevation gain. The course includes three aid stations and a finisher medal.
Looped 5 km trail course at Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton VA with 8 hour, 4 hour and 5 km options and cupless aid station support.
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.
February 2027
Trail event at Lake Anna State Park offers looped options including an eight hour course, a Half Marathon Plus, and an eight mile course.
Trail race around Holiday Lake in Appomattox offering 10K, 25K and 50K on February 13, 2027, on a loop of roads and trails.
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 200 mile fundraiser on February 28, 2027 from Sandbridge Beach through the Outer Banks to Cape Hatteras and back, supporting veteran suicide 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.
A women only trail endurance event in Triangle VA offering 25K and 50K courses with two loops, stocked aid stations, and a nine hour cutoff.