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!
March 2027
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.
A loop-based ultra at Twin Lakes State Park offering 10 mile and multiple timed options up to 72 hours, chip timing, a single full aid station, relay and pacer rules, primitive camping and family-friendly Parent Loop.
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.
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, Virginia on April 4, 2027, run over forested, rolling terrain in spring. Entry opens October 1, 2026; the race has a 13-hour limit and a $125 entry fee.
Flat, 100% dirt out-and-back trail races on the New River Trail in Fries VA offering 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k and a free untimed 5k with stocked aid stations and a cupless policy.
Loop based trail races at James River State Park from 10 miles to 50 miles, plus a night 10 mile race and hiker options.
A single-day endurance walk at Massanutten offering 7, 14, 21, and 28 mile options, optional ruck weights, and a choice of western slope or advanced ridgeline terrain.
A multi-day trail relay at Pocahontas State Park on April 24-25, 2026 with lakeside single track, camping, village activities, and multiple team formats.
24-hour solo and team run in Hampton, VA on April 24, 2027, held on a flat 3.75 mile dirt park loop with a limited field and a history of cancer fundraising.
May 2027
Trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park on May 1 to 2, 2027 offering 50M, 50K, 25K and 8M courses with mountain views and wild ponies.
Trail Demon presents scenic, technical trail races of 5 km and 10 km near Foggy Bottom Road in Bluemont, VA on May 1, 2027, with virtual entry options.
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.
Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 is a 100 mile trail ultramarathon in Virginia’s Massanutten Mountains with over 18,000 ft of ascent and a 36 hour cutoff.
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.
Scenic loop 5K and 10K at Sky Meadows Turners Pond in Delaplane VA with views of fields and streams; virtual options and walkers are welcome.
A 24 hour Backyard ultra on Mason Neck with a 4.167 mile loop, 100 mile limit, single aid station, and a field capped at 100 runners.
Three nights of camping and three guided mountain runs in Mouth of Wilson, VA from May 29 to 31, 2027 with tent and tiny cabin lodging options.
June 2027
A trail ultramarathon in Abingdon, VA offering 50 mile and 55K courses, cupless rules, crew access, chip timing, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge the following day.