Calendar
Here are trail running events that may be of interest to VHTRC members. VHTRC-sponsored events are colored. Other events are listed only as a service — we do not endorse them and have no responsibility for them.
About this calendar
Events listed here must be on dirt trails or otherwise of particular interest to VHTRC members. This is not a place to list road races. (If you are looking for local road races, go to Washington Running Report or Race Packet. For national ultras try Ultrarunning Magazine. For national trail runs, try Trail Runner Magazine.)
We have nearly 200 calendar entries here, but do not attempt to list all trail running events. VHTRC members may suggest trail races that would be useful additions. To do so, contact Quatro Hubbard who has overall responsibility for this calendar.
Mark your calendars
Here are events whose registrations open in the next 60 days.
| Event | Registration opens |
|---|---|
| Old Dominion | Saturday November 29 |
| Terrapin Mountain | Monday December 1 |
| Leadville | Monday December 1 |
| Wasatch Front | Monday December 1 |
| Redeye | Monday December 1 |
| World's End | Saturday December 6 |
| Vermont | Friday December 12 |
| Falling Water | Sunday December 14 |
| Cascade Crest | Sunday December 14 |
| 24-Hour Ultra Run & Relay | Thursday January 1 |
| C&O Canal | Thursday January 1 |
| San Diego | Thursday January 1 |
| Many on the Genny | Thursday January 1 |
| Hashawha Hills | Thursday January 1 |
| Elizabeth Furnace 50 km | Tuesday January 27 |
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December, 2025
Sat Dec 6
100 miles
Triangle, VA
Five-loop event on the trails of Prince William Forest Park, with a three-loop 100k option.
Sat Dec 6
100 km
Farmville, VA
Out-and-back on the High Bridge Trail, one of Virginia’s more recent rails-to-trails projects. The course features a 2400 foot long bridge, Civil War era battlefields, and a chance to run through downtown Farmville. There are also 50 km and half marathon options.
Sat Dec 13
100 km
Fincastle, VA
Entry opens: Oct 1, 2025
David Horton’s “special” 100k starts one minute after midnight. It is tough, cold, and icy - usually. You will love it!
Entry is open
Sat Dec 13
50 km
Clifton, VA
Entry opens: Nov 10, 2025
Entry closes: Dec 10, 2025
The first event in the now-storied history of the club. Very low-key, a lot of fun, and a great after-party. Come ring in the holidays with Furbutt and the VHTRC! Registration is $20 for this fabulous event!
Sun Dec 14
50 km
Virginia Beach, VA
Entry opens: Jul 1, 2024
Formerly the Seashore Nature Trail, this Virginia Beach holiday classic is held on a double loop course on hard-packed dirt trails in First Landing State Park.
Entry is open
Sat Dec 27
40.3 miles
Luray, VA
Entry opens: Nov 17, 2025
Entry closes: Dec 25, 2025
This classic holiday fat ass includes a nice mix of Massanutten Trail sections and dirt roads, with miles of spectacular views of the Fort Valley, Page Valley and Shenandoah Valley.
January, 2026
Entry opens Dec 1
Thu Jan 1
31.7 miles
Quantico, VA
Entry opens: Dec 1, 2025
Entry closes: Dec 30, 2025
Start out the new year with some cold miles at Prince William Forest Park and clear your head of any lingering hangover.
Sat Jan 3
50 km
Winston Salem, NC
Double out-and-back around Salem Lake, primarily on dirt double-track. Flat and fast, this race now offers a 25 km and a night 5k race on the previous evening.
Sun Jan 4
10 miles
Williamsburg, VA
This Happy Cat event is a combination of primarily single track with some dirt fire roads in York River State Park.
Sat Jan 10
50 km
Charleston, WV
Entry closes: Dec 19, 2022
Two loops on a 15.8 mile course in the Kanawha State Park outside of Charleston. One loop 25km option is also available.
Sat Jan 17
32 miles
Fort Valley, VA
Entry opens: Dec 18, 2024
Day #1 of the MLK weekend of mountain training runs, this year hosted by Larry Huffman. This is a roughly 50 km section of the MMT 100 course along the western ridge of the Massanuttens, starting at the Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp and ending at Signal Knob.
Sun Jan 18
31.2 miles
Luray, VA
Entry opens: Dec 15, 2024
Entry closes: Jan 16, 2025
The traditional Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend kick-off to Massanutten 100 training, with two long supported runs on portions of the MMT course. Day 2 is the Waterfall 50km race (Bur’s Death March).
Sat Jan 31
13.1 miles
Fredericksburg, VA
Entry opens: Nov 22, 2024
Half marathon run on the Dahlgren Rail Heritage trail near Fredericksburg.
Sat Jan 31
50 km
Elkridge, MD
This event is in Howard County and is the RRCA Maryland State Ultra Championship. A 6 loop course in Rockburn Branch Park allows for a solo 50km run or a 6-person relay.
February, 2026
Sat Feb 7
8 hours
Lake Anna State Park, VA
Entry opens: Feb 15, 2023
Held on what are generally flat, runnable horse trails in Lake Anna State Park in central Virginia, with 8-mile or 4.7-mile loop options; also a half marathon. Popular event put on by VHTRC member Alex Papadopoulos, this is a good introductory event that caters to first-time trail runners.
Sat Feb 7
100 miles
Huntsville, TX
Five 20-mile loops on a very flat and fast 100% trail course. 100k option is also available.
Sat Feb 7
40 miles
Uwharrie National Forest, NC
Entry opens: Nov 1, 2025
8 and 20 mile options also available. Online entry for the lottery opens on November 1st.
Sat Feb 7
50 km
Pocomoke City, MD
Flat, fast course on trail in Pocomoke River State Park in southeastern Maryland.
Wed Feb 11
200 miles
Stokesville, VA
96 hour time limit.
Fri Feb 13
100 miles
Stokesville, VA
A run on the 27+ mile Wild Oak Recreational Trail, with four loops needed to finish this race. Notoriously tough, and very low key, with a 48 hour time limit. Single TWOT loop run is Saturday AM, and a Midnight option is also available.
Sat Feb 14
50 km
Appomattox, VA
Entry opens: Oct 1, 2024
Fairly flat and fast, this is a good intro race for new trail and ultra runners. The first race in the Lynchburg Ultra Series, and the deceptively tame start to the infamous six race “Beast Series.” The race includes 25K and 10k options.
Sat Feb 21
50 km
Fayetteville, WV
A point-to-point 50k across New River Gorge National Park, this race is presented by the folks who put on the Rim to River 100 miler.
Sat Feb 21
71 miles
Fort Valley, VA
Entry opens: Aug 31, 2025
Entry closes: Feb 15, 2026
Why anyone who has completed The Ring would want to do this is anyone’s guess. Entry is open only to those in the Fellowship, so the rest of you can breathe a sigh of relief and run Hashawha Hills. Daisy Weill and Jesse Fuller are in charge.
Sat Feb 21
50 km
Maplewood, NJ
The race is held at South Mountain Reservation in New Jersey. 10 mile loops, so there are also 10 mile, 20 mile, 50 km and 50 mile options.
Sun Feb 22
10 miles
Cumberland, VA
A fun run on primarily the Willis River Trail in Bear Creek State Park and Cumberland State Forest in central Virginia.
Entry opens Jan 1
Sat Feb 28
50 km
Westminster, MD
Entry opens: Jan 1, 2026
31 miles of trails, old woods roads, open fields, and plenty of hills with a couple of stream crossings thrown in just for fun.
March, 2026
Sat Mar 7
50 km
Triangle, VA
Women’s only race, with a two-woman relay team option on the two loop course. The co-race directors are Katie and Zoe Papadopoulos. with some help from Papa Alex.
Sat Mar 7
8 hours
Clarksburg, MD
Run on a 6-mile loop in Little Bennett Park in Montgomery County.
Sat Mar 7
50 km
Gaithersburg, MD
A run on the beautiful Greenway Trail in Montgomery County. Marathon option available along with the full 50 km distance. The start and finish are at Seneca Creek State Park.
Sat Mar 7
26.2 miles
Raleigh, NC
A trail marathon held in the same Umstead State Park in the heart of the North Carolina Triangle as the Umstead 100 miler.
Entry opens Jan 27
Sat Mar 14
30.5 miles
Fort Valley, VA
Entry opens: Jan 27, 2026
Entry closes: Mar 7, 2026
A challenging, low-key 50 km in the Elizabeth Furnace area of the Massanutten Mountains, utilizing the old Dogwood Half Hundred course. Excellent training for those inclined to run the MMT 100 miler in May.
Sat Mar 14
50 miles
Sherando Lake, VA
This race is put on by the folks who bring you the UROC, and it is held the Blue Ridge Mountains near Charlottesville out of the historic Royal Oaks Resort. The event also includes 50k and 25k options.
Sun Mar 15
20 miles
Pocomoke, MD
A race at the southern end of Maryland’s Eastern Shore in Pocomoke River State Park. There are 10 and 20 mile options.
Fri Mar 20
48 hours
Green Bay, VA
This 48 hour race is held on a 3.5-mile course in Twin Lakes State Park in Prince Edward County, west of Richmond in Central Virginia. There are also a large number of other race options, with Friday and Saturday start times.
Sat Mar 21
50 km
Sedalia, VA
Entry opens: Dec 1, 2025
Run in the same general area as the Promise Land 50k, this event is part of the Lynchburg Ultra series. Half marathon option is also available.
Sat Mar 21
40 miles
Columbia, NJ
Very challenging race on the technical mountain trails in the Delaware Water Gap, along the New Jersey/Pennsylvania border west of New York City.
Sat Mar 21
50 km
Havre de Grace, MD
Entry opens: Nov 28, 2025
A late winter tradition. A beautiful trail loop that you do twice in Susquehanna State Park in northern Maryland. A great first ultra with a large field; entry traditionally opens on Black Friday each year.
Sat Mar 28
40 miles
Dayton, VA
Entry opens: Aug 1, 2024
Challenging and scenic race in the Hone Quarry Recreational Area of the George Washington National Forest west of Harrisonburg.
Sat Mar 28
10 miles
Williamsburg, VA
This Happy Cat event is held in Freedom Park in Williamsburg, and is the first day of a weekend women’s trail festival series of events. A non-competitive 8k trail hike option is also offered.
Sat Mar 28
100 miles
Raleigh, NC
8 loops in Umstead Park on a wide gravel horse trail. There is a 50 mile option for those who drop from the 100 miler after 4 loops. Registration for this race closes very quickly.
Sat Mar 28
Lorton, VA
This backyard ultra event is held on the horse trails at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area on Mason Neck in southern Fairfax County. Night loops are on a flat bike path. Hosted by the incomparable Sarah Smith.
Sun Mar 29
8 km
Williamsburg, VA
This Happy Cat event is held in Freedom Park in Williamsburg, and is the second day of a weekend women’s trail festival series of events. A non-competitive 10-mile trail hike option is also offered.
April, 2026
Entry is open
Sat Apr 4
50.2 miles
Clifton, VA
Entry opens: Oct 1, 2025
A 50 mile trail run that parallels the Bull Run and the Occoquan River in northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC. The course traverses forested, rolling terrain during the height of Virginia’s spring beauty. The run’s unique character includes a Civil War theme that honors the battles that occurred here over 150 years ago. The 13 hour time limit makes Bull Run Run an excellent first 50 miler.
Sat Apr 4
14 miles
King George, VA
Entry opens: Nov 29, 2024
An untimed point-to-point race that starts at a Sheetz convenience store in rural King George County, outside of Fredericksburg, and ends at another Sheetz in the town of Dahlgren. The vast majority of the course is along the secluded Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail.
Sat Apr 11
50 miles
Gladstone, VA
This is a five-loop race, with each loop about 10 miles in length. You get credit for a finish at whatever distance you complete, up to 50 miles. Held at James River State Park in central Virginia.
Sedona Tropical April Fools
Sat Apr 11
50 km
Sedona, AZ
Get on the Blue Train to Sedona! Former VHTRC Prez Joe Clapper, with the help of the rest of the VHTRC West in Arizona, is the host for this spring classic run on the amazing trail system around the city. The trails are moderately hilly (3700 feet of climbing) and often rocky; there is virtually no tree cover, so the trade off for no shade are the non-stop scenic views. There will be a festive finish line BBQ party. Contact Joe for additional details and to enter this free event.
Sun Apr 12
13.1 miles
Pine Grove Furnace, PA
A dual distance trail race (half marathon, or a 5 km-ish option) that winds through the Michaux State Forest in southern Pennsylvania. The races are directed by Jen Henry.
Sat Apr 18
50 km
Hyner, PA
The Hyner Trail Challenge 50k in north central Pennsylvania offers 5 major climbs and 6500 feet of vertical; there is a 25k option.
Sat Apr 25
50 km
Bedford, VA
One of the premier events in the mid-Atlantic. Beautiful trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with only three climbs to negotiate. Third and probably best event in the Lynchburg Ultra Series.
Sat Apr 25
24 hours
Hampton, VA
Entry opens: Jan 1, 2026
A 24 hour run that is on a 3.75 mile dirt trail. Team competition is also an option in addition to individual runners.
Sat Apr 25
100 miles
Knoxville, MD
Entry opens: Jan 1, 2026
A flat and fast 100 mile race held on the scenic C&O Canal.
Sat Apr 25
50 km
Bruceton Mills, WV
Entry opens: Nov 4, 2024
A rocky, challenging and scenic 50k (with half marathon option) in Coopers Rock State Park in north central West Virginia.
Sat Apr 25
100 km
New River Gorge National Park, WV
Entry opens: Dec 14, 2025
This event is brought to you by the folks who put on the popular Rim to River 100 miler. The course includes section in the New River Gorge National Park and is made up of four 15.5 mile loops. There are 2- and 4-person relay options.
May, 2026
Fri May 1
100 miles
San Diego, CA
Entry opens: Jan 1, 2026
A major 100 miler in the mountains of eastern San Diego County with a 32-hour cut-off (33 hours for runners over 60).
Sat May 2
50 miles
New Paltz, NY
18 hour time limit for this race in the Mohonk Preserve in the Hudson Valley region north of New York City. There is a relay option in addition to the individual 50 mile race.
Sat May 2
10 hours
Derwood, VA
Entry opens: Jan 1, 2025
A unique event, at least for this area, on the trails of the Montgomery County Agricultural Farm Park. The “challenge” is to complete the 5.18 mile course within an hour for the duration of your race. The challenges offered are 6 loops/50k and 10 loops/50 miles, with each loop starting at the top of each hour. The winners are determined by the fastest time for the final loop.
Sun May 3
26.2 miles
Beacon, NY
“Expansive vistas overlooking the rugged Hudson Valley, beautiful single track, historic ruins, and a few of the steepest ascents and descents of any trail race in the country.” What more can you ask for? If you asked for a half marathon instead of a full, they offer that option as well on the following day.
Fri May 8
100 miles
Old Fort, NC
Entry opens: Oct 1, 2024
Run on trails and gravel roads in, around and over Mount Mitchell, the highest point on the East Coast. 21k+ of elevation gain with five particularly large climbs, and a 40 hour time limit.
Sat May 9
50 miles
Butler, PA
An event in the Morraine State Park in western Pennsylvania. There are 50 km and 30 km options, and a 5-person relay in the 50 miler.
Entry is open
Sat May 16
100.6 miles
Fort Valley, VA
Entry opens: Oct 31, 2025
A challenging, rocky 100 miler on the trails of the Massanutten Mountains in the George Washington National Forest in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. The course includes short but rugged mountain climbs with more than 18,000 feet of total ascent. There is a 36-hour cutoff.
Fri May 22
100 km
Snowshoe, WV
The West Virginia Trail Fest (or the WTF, for Wild, Tough and Fun) consists of a series of race distances with staggered start times: a midnight start for the Dark Skies 100k, 7 AM start for the Full Moon 50k, and a 9 AM kickoff for the Stargazer 30k. There is also a Saturday evening event with the Twilight 5k.
Entry opens Apr 10
Sun May 24
31.9 miles
McConnellsburg, PA
Entry opens: Apr 10, 2026
Entry closes: May 21, 2026
Stephanie Fonda hosts this holiday weekend event in south-central Pennsylvania’s Cowans Gap State Park. Very challenging course in a beautiful area, with a lakeside barbecue at the finish.
Sat May 30
100 km
Forksville, PA
Entry opens: Dec 6, 2025
Apparently this one is pretty challenging. Run trails on the Endless Mountains in Loyalsock State Forest and Worlds End State Park in northeastern Pennsylvania. There is a 50k option.
Sat May 30
50 miles
Ithaca, NY
Trail 50 miler in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Sat May 30
100 miles
Loudonville, OH
Traditional trail run in Ohio, there are 50 mile and trail marathon options along with the 100 miler.
June, 2026
Sat Jun 6
100 miles
Woodstock, VA
Entry opens: Nov 29, 2025
The Old Dominion is the second oldest 100 miler. The course is a mix of road and trail in and around the Massanutten Mountains and Fort Valley.
Sun Jun 7
13.1 miles
Ithaca, NY
Trail half marathon offering entrants a representative bite of Ithaca.
Sat Jun 13
50 miles
Triangle, VA
Challenging night run, held on a 25+ mile loop on primarily single track trail in Prince William Forest Park. Another fine Athletic Equation offering, that also offers the single-loop 25 mile race option.
Sat Jun 13
100 miles
LaGrange, WI
Kettle Moraine offers 100k, 50k and 38 mile options; entry opens in December with a January 1 lottery.
Fri Jun 19
100 miles
Dayton, WY
Entry opens: Oct 15, 2024
Highly recommended run. Bighorn is tough, its beautiful and it is well-supported. Also 50 miler, 50 km and 30 km options, with start times staggered so that all races finish on Saturday afternoon at the same park. 100 miler opens October 15th and other three distances open on January 5.
Sat Jun 20
40 miles
Davis, WV
Entry opens: Feb 2, 2026
One of the premier races in the region. A tough, slow, and beautiful run, on a course that is unique for this area. A great weekend for the whole family at Canaan Valley Resort State Park.
Sat Jun 20
44 miles
Mount Morris, NY
Entry opens: Jan 1, 2026
A 44-ish mile trail ultra using both sides of the famous gorge in Letchworth State Park of western New York, an area that is often called the Grand Canyon of the East.
Sat Jun 20
50 km
Farmville, VA
Nighttime run on the High Bridge Trail, one of Virginia’s newest rails-to-trails projects. The course features a 2400 foot long bridge, Civil War era battlefields, and a chance to run through downtown Farmville. There are 1/2 marathon and 5k options, in addition to the 50k.
Sat Jun 20
50 km
Stowe, VT
The 50 km is a two-loop course on a wide, hard-packed trail system located below Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. There is a 25 km option. Registration generally opens on Jan 1.
Sat Jun 20
54 miles
Windham, NY
Held on the Black Dome Trail and Long Path in the Catskills. This is a VERY challenging 50++ miler, as the 23 hour time limit hints at. Adopted a lottery entry system for 2022.
Fri Jun 26
100 miles
Sturgis, SD
A challenging 100 mile race in the Black Hills of South Dakota. There are three other offered race distances (50 miles, 50km and 30km).
Sat Jun 27
100 miles
Squaw Valley, CA
Entry opens: Nov 1, 2024
Entry closes: Nov 21, 2024
The first trail 100 miler has a beautiful course, great aid stations, and a field selected by lot rather than merit. Lottery registration will be open from November 1 to November 21.
July, 2026
Sat Jul 4
50 miles
Hector, NY
Series of races in Finger Lakes National Forest in western New York state. The 25 km, 50 km, and 50 mile races all share the same loop course. Registration opens on January 1 and tends to fill quickly.
Sat Jul 4
7 miles
Wilmington, NY
The Sky Race is held at a ski resort in New York, and consists of 7 miles with 4,200 vertical feet of gain. There is also a vertical (VK) race with a gain of roughly 3,200 feet in 3 miles. Ouch.
Fri Jul 10
100 miles
Silverton, CO
Entry opens: Oct 25, 2024
Entry closes: Nov 17, 2024
Very tough, oxygen-deprived run of the San Juan Mountains in beautiful southwest Colorado. Four-tiered lottery system in December: men who have finished, women who have finished, men who have not finished and women who have not finished.
Fri Jul 17
100 miles
Woodstock, VT
Entry opens: Dec 12, 2025
One of the oldest 100 mile runs, for humans (400) and for horses (70). Beautiful countryside, friendly management, and a runnable course. 100 km option is also available. Entry is through a lottery.
Fri Jul 17
100 miles
Easton, WA
Entry opens: Dec 14, 2025
A popular and scenic 100 miler in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Lottery similar to the VHTRC system will be used to fill the field in January.
Entry opens Jun 18
Sat Jul 18
29.75 miles
Luray, VA
Entry opens: Jun 18, 2026
Entry closes: Jul 15, 2026
Popular event on the little-used trails in the southern section of the Massanutten Mountains, under the direction of Chelsea Smith.
Sat Jul 25
100 miles
Honeoye Falls, NY
This race weekend also several additional events and distances, includes a 50mile and 50K distance and a 99-mile relay race with teams of up to 6 people.
August, 2026
Entry opens Jul 8
Sat Aug 8
38.7 miles
Stokesville, VA
Entry opens: Jul 8, 2026
Entry closes: Aug 1, 2026
A low-key run, created by Dennis Herr and now hosted by Q, exploring some of the other trails around the famous Wild Oak Trail in the Jefferson National Forest.
Sat Aug 8
100 miles
Waterville, PA
The race that appears to have put an end to any discussion about which 100 miler in the East is the toughest.
Sat Aug 22
100 miles
Leadville, CO
Entry opens: Dec 1, 2025
This is the event for those who don’t need oxygen to function. The lowest point on the course is 9200 feet. Lottery for entry opens on December 1.
September, 2026
Sat Sep 5
50 miles
Damascus, VA
Entry opens: Jun 1, 2026
40, 30 and 16 mile options, as well as the traditional Iron Mountain 50 miler, with staggered start times for each. These races are held on beautiful former sections of the Appalachian Trail in the Jefferson National Forest of southwest Virginia.
Fri Sep 11
100 miles
Kaysville, UT
Entry opens: Dec 1, 2025
Entry closes: Jan 4, 2026
At one time, before Hardrock, Wasatch was thought to be the hardest 100 miler. This is the last event in the Grand Slam, and it is challenging and beautiful. Lottery entry in December.
Sat Sep 12
50 km
Millboro, VA
Four trail races at Douthat State Park west of Lexington, with distances of 50km, marathon, half marathon, and 6 miles to choose from (the original 40 miler is no longer available).
Fri Sep 18
100 miles
Swoope, VA
A challenging 100 miler that is the East Coast’s Hardrock qualifying race. Now an official UTMB event, the race weekend include 100km, 50km and half-marathon options. Note the 6 p.m. Friday starting time.
Sat Sep 19
50 km
Wartburg, TN
No, this is not that Barkley. Instead, this is a (relatively) saner introduction to Frozen Head State Park, the home of the Barkley Marathons.
Sat Sep 19
100 miles
Flagstaff, AZ
A majority of the course follows the Arizona Trail and the historic Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stage Line route that was in use in the late 19th century. Many of the aid station locations match the stage line’s watering holes. Former VHTRC member Ian Torrence directs this event, which includes a 55k and relay option.
Entry opens Aug 3
Sat Sep 26
33.3 miles
Wardensville, WV
Entry opens: Aug 3, 2026
A challenging, low-key, beautiful run near the Virginia / West Virginia border. Generally held on the last Saturday in September, and limited to about 60 runners.
October, 2026
Entry opens May 18
Fri Oct 2
110 miles
Luray, VA
Entry opens: May 18, 2026
Entry closes: Sep 28, 2026
As if MMT weren’t hard enough. Take out the road sections of MMT and add more climb and this is what you get.
Past events
The dates for these events are not current.
Sat Sep 28
15 hours
Williamsburg, VA
This Happy Cat race is in Freedom Park utilizes a 10 mile loop with goals of completing 50k, 50 mile or 100k distances, which are up to each runner.
Sat Oct 26
24 hours
Williamsburg, VA
This Happy Cat event is held on a 2.25 mile loop course on the Greenspring Interpretive Trail near Williamsburg.
Sat Jan 25
17.25 miles
Clifton, VA
Come out and get some easy rolling miles on the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail! Starting at the Hemlock Overlook Regional Park trailhead at the end of Yates Ford Road at 8 am, this run will cover the northern section of the course that makes up the first 17 miles of the BRR 50 Miler.
Sat Feb 1
Cabin John, MD
Entry opens: Jan 1, 2025
A party for all VHTRC members, to announce and honor the winners of the VHTRC awards for the previous calendar year. RSVP will open for the party right after the New Year.
Sat Feb 15
30.3 miles
Fort Valley, VA
Entry opens: Jan 6, 2025
This MMT training run covers the middle third of MMT, from Elizabeth Furnace to Camp Roosevelt.
Sat Feb 15
7 miles
Fairfax Station, VA
Since it can be easy for the uninitiated to get lost, “Death by Do Loop” is a chance to become familiar with this section of the Bull Run Run 50 mile course, while seeing how many laps you can do.
Sat Mar 1
17.25 miles
Clifton, VA
Note location change for 2025: This final run in the three run series of training events for the Bull Run Run 50 Miler with start at the Hemlock Overlook Regional Park trailhead at the end of Yates Ford Road. This run will cover the northern section of the course that makes up the first 17 miles of the BRR 50 Miler.
Sun Mar 2
10 miles
Annandale, VA
A spring series of 10 mile races. Each race also has a 5 mile option. This race is held on the trails of Wakefield Park in Fairfax County.
Sun Mar 16
50 km
Wrightsville, PA
A 50K out-and-back on the most scenic and challenging section of the Mason-Dixon Trail, with the start at sunrise, finish by sunset. 25K one-way option, and shorter distances, too. Organized by the Trail Dawgs as a self-supported run: no crew and only water provided (drop bag is an option).
Sun Mar 16
10 miles
Lorton, VA
A spring series of 10 mile races. Each race also has a 5 mile option. This race is held on the trails of Laurel Hill in southern Fairfax County.
Sat Mar 22
35 miles
Luray, VA
Entry opens: Feb 17, 2025
This MMT training run covers the final third of MMT, from Camp Roosevelt to the finish.
Sat Mar 29
6 hours
Lusby, MD
Entry opens: Dec 1, 2024
A fabulously scenic trail race on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, held on a five-mile loop in Calvert Cliffs State Park, and with a finish line feast to die for.
Sun Mar 30
13.1 miles
Upper Marlboro, MD
Half marathon and 10 km options for this race on the trails of Rosaryville State Park. Another race in the Backyard Burn series of events.
Sat Apr 5
50 km
Barboursville, WV
Entry opens: Dec 25, 2024
Primarily run on the Kanawha Trace trail, and put on by the West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners club. There are also 25 km and 10 km options.
Sun Apr 6
10 miles
Reston, VA
A spring series of 10 mile races. Each race also has a 5 mile option. This event in the series is held on the trails of Lake Fairfax in suburban Virginia.
Sat Apr 12
50 km
Parkton, MD
50k and 25k races in the Bunker Hill area of Gunpowder State Park on a 15.5 mile loop of mostly single track trails (with a smattering of fire road and asphalt) that is run twice to complete the 50k.
Sat Apr 19
25 km
Beaver Falls, PA
Entry closes: Mar 31, 2024
A 15.5 mile loop on the trails of Brady’s Run Park in Beaver County, outside of Pittsburgh in western Pennsylvania.
Sat Apr 19
25.9 miles
Luray, VA
Entry opens: Mar 17, 2025
A low-key, tough, night-time run on the southern section of the MMT course. Prior daytime experience on the MMT course is a prerequisite.
Sun Apr 27
10 miles
Lorton, VA
A spring series of 10 mile races. Each race also has a 5 mile option. This race is held at near the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge at Pohick Bay.
Sat May 3
Fort Valley, VA
Entry opens: Apr 1, 2025
Come join us in sprucing up the MMT course for this year’s race.
Sat May 3
5 km
Crozet, VA
First in the traditional summer series of shorter distance trail races hosted by the Charlottesville Area Trailrunners. This challenging 5k is in Mint Springs Valley Park near Crozet.
Sun May 4
8 miles
Fairfax Station, VA
Entry opens: Apr 1, 2025
A springtime training run for women only on Fountainhead’s infamous Do Loop trail
Sun May 18
13.1 miles
Fairfax Station, VA
Half marathon with a 10 km option at Fountainhead Regional Park; another in the Backyard Burn series of races.
Sun Jun 1
13.1 miles
Williamsburg, VA
This Happy Cat event in York River State Park near Williamsburg includes a mix of single track and fire roads. Formerly the Taskinas Creek Marathon, but shortened beginning in 2022.
Tue Jun 3
5 km
Charlottesville, VA
A weekday evening 5k on the trails of the University of Virginia’s Observatory Hill (“O-Hill”), put on by the CATs. Another race in their Charlottesville area Summer Trail Running Series.
Sat Jun 7
7 miles
Shenandoah National Park, VA
An introduction to trail running with emphasis on gear, in our local mountainous national park, Shenandoah National Park.
Sat Jun 21
10 km
Gaithersburg, MD
First in the Blue Crab Bolt summer trail running series in suburban Maryland, this 10 km race with a 5 km option is held on the trails of Seneca Creek State Park.
Sat Jun 21
50 km
Frederick, MD
Entry opens: Jan 2, 2025
The run you love to hate, hosted as always by former MMT 100 RD Kevin Sayers. Tough, rocky trail, with great aid station support and post-run activities. There is also a 25k point-to-point (and net downhill) race, with a later start. After stints in March, August and July, Catoctin moves to June in 2025!
Sat Jun 28
9 km
Williamsburg, VA
The Night Owl 9k is held starting at 6pm at Freedom Park in Williamsburg.
Sat Jun 28
12 hours
Berkeley Springs, WV
This 12 hour run involves 5-mile loops on single track trails in Cacapon State Park
Fri Jul 4
23 miles
Washington, VA
Smooth, runnable loop up and over the Blue Ridge and back. Wear red, white, and blue.
Sat Jul 5
24.2 miles
Syria, VA
Also known as “Shenandoah’s National Park’s greatest hits,” this 24-mile loop’s highlights include White Oak Canyon, Hawksbill, Stony Man, all connected by beautiful ridge running on the Appalachian Trail.
Sun Jul 6
15.5 miles
Washington, VA
A figure-eight loop on the trails in Shenandoah National Park, featuring an opening climb up Little Devil Stairs, a mid-run stop at Elkwallow, some excellent views from Hogback, and a long, bombing downhill finish. Also the shortest of the three Trifecta runs, but one that will still present a fair challenge for your running legs!
Sat Jul 12
9.9 miles
Quantico, VA
An introduction to trail running, with emphasis on trail navigation, in Prince William Forest Park.
Sat Jul 12
5 miles
Charlottesville, VA
Held on the hilly trails in and around the Boars Head Inn, just west of Charlottesville. Another race in the CAT’s Summer Trail Running Series.
Sat Jul 12
100 miles
Lanesboro, PA
This Fat Ass 100 miler is comprised of four 25-mile laps of this rail-to-trail course. There is also a 50 mile option.
Sat Jul 26
24 hours
Mason Neck, VA
Entry opens: May 27, 2025
Entry closes: Jul 24, 2025
The VHTRC’s twist on the popular Backyard race concept, with a 24 hour/100 mile limit. Directed by Tracy Cooley.
Sat Jul 26
10 km
Germantown, MD
Part of the Blue Crab Bolt series of summer trail races. This 10 km with a 5 km option is held on the trails at Schaeffer Farms in suburban Maryland.
Sat Aug 2
50 km
King George, VA
Out and back run on the Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail in the Caledon Natural Area near Fredericksburg. The 3-H Trail Half Marathon is included as a shorter option at this event.
Sat Aug 2
10 km
Clarksburg, MD
Final race of three in this summer series in suburban Maryland. This 10 km race with 5 km option is held at Little Bennett Regional Park.
Tue Aug 12
4 miles
Charlottesville, VA
Last in the CAT’s summer series of weekday evening races, this 4-miler is held on trails near Pen Park, on the north side of Charlottesville.
Sat Aug 16
13.1 miles
Fairfax Station, VA
Entry opens: Apr 1, 2025
Sat Aug 16
10.1 miles
Fort Valley, VA
An introduction to trail running with emphasis on nutrition, in the Massanutten Mountains.
Sat Aug 16
50 km
Cold Spring, NY
This 50k (with 25k and 5.5 mile options) will be held at Fahnestock State Park north of NYC and near the Hudson Valley of New York.
Sat Aug 16
100 km
Naples, NY
100 km race in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Sun Aug 17
13.1 miles
Fairfax Station, VA
Entry opens: Apr 1, 2025
Sat Aug 23
50 miles
Fairmont, WV
The course for this Fat Ass style run is in West Virginia’s beautiful Valley Falls State Park. There are 50 Mile, 50k, 25k, 10 mile and 5 mile distances, all of which utilize two different 5 miles loops with a single aid station in the middle.
Sun Aug 24
Potomac, MD
Entry opens: Jun 24, 2025
One of the highlights of the VHTRC social calendar. All VHTRC members, their families, and volunteers are invited for good conversation, bad jokes, and plenty of food and drink.
Sat Aug 30
71 miles
Fort Valley, VA
Entry opens: Jul 7, 2025
Entry closes: Aug 27, 2025
If you want to run the Reverse Ring in late February (and who wouldn’t?!), you have to get this run done first!
Sat Sep 6
100 miles
Wellsboro, PA
Out-n-back race on a rail trail through Pine Creek Gorge, the “Grand Canyon of the East,” in northern Pennsylvania. 100 km, 50 mile and marathon option, as well as a 100 mile relay.
Sat Sep 6
50 km
Youngstown, OH
YUTC is a popular trail race put on by the North East Ohio Trail Club in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown. There is also a 25 km option.
Sat Sep 6
9.5 miles
A celebratory party in Shenandoah River State Park.
Sat Sep 13
26 miles
Claysburg, PA
Known as “Pennsylvania’s highest trail race” Rock N’ the Knob offers a marathon, half marathon and a 10k distance to choose from.
Sat Sep 13
12 hours
Triangle, VA
A 12 hour run on trails in Prince William Forest National Park. The loop is 6.5 miles in length with about 650 feet of elevation gain.
Sat Sep 13
50 km
Wrightsville, PA
An out-and-back on the most scenic and challenging section of the Mason-Dixon Trail (8,000 ft elevation gain). For this 2024 Fall edition the start is at night (1AM). Organized by the Trail Dawgs as a self-supported Fat Ass style run.
Sat Sep 13
13.6 miles
Fairfax Station, VA
Entry opens: Apr 1, 2025
A challenging yet chill race for women only … built for new trail runners and veterans alike.
Sat Sep 20
24 miles
Lock Haven, PA
Entry opens: Dec 16, 2024
“The rock gardens on this course make coming down from Signal Knob during The Ring a cakewalk.” The pre- and post-race festivities include a bottomless stein. 25k distance offered for those ready for the full 24 miles.
Sat Sep 20
50 km
Morganton, NC
Entry opens: Mar 14, 2025
50k race, with a 30k option. Run on a mix of single track, double track and gravel roads through the Pisgah National Forest area in southwestern North Carolina.
Sat Sep 20
50 miles
King, NC
50 mile and 50 km races held primarily in Pilot Mountain State Park, utilizing the Sauratown trail system.
Fri Sep 26
100 miles
Abingdon, VA
Entry opens: Jan 1, 2024
30 hour time limit for this popular event in far southwest Virginia, run on a former railroad bed that has been converted into the Virginia Creeper Trail.
Fri Sep 26
100 miles
Logan, UT
Entry opens: Dec 1, 2024
Steep climbs and autumnal colors in the Northern Wasatch Range of northern Utah and southern Idaho, The Bear is another classic Western 100 miler.
Sat Sep 27
24 hours
Rockingham, NC
Entry opens: Jan 1, 2025
1.5032-mile loop on a flat dirt path, with numerous wooden bridges, around Hinson Lake in southern North Carolina. Low key and low cost; now with chip timing.
Sat Sep 27
26 miles
Phoenicia, NY
Entry opens: May 1, 2025
Rugged, point-to-point trail marathon with 7,000 feet of elevation gain held in the Slide Mountain Wilderness Area of the Catskills in central New York.
Sun Sep 28
50 miles
Brownsvillle, VT
Entry opens: May 25, 2025
50 mile course alternates between roads and trails, with lots of hills. There is also a mountain bike race, a 50km run and a three-person relay option in the 50 mile run.
Sun Sep 28
20 miles
Potomac, MD
Entry opens: May 1, 2025
Classic DC area fall marathon training race, now being held on the C&O Canal Towpath. The Janet Braunstein 5 miler option is also available.
Sat Oct 4
100 miles
Titusville, PA
This event has concurrent 50 km, 100 km and 100 mile solo races.
Sun Oct 5
100 km
Hyner, PA
Entry opens: Dec 7, 2024
The 65 mile course is held in Hyner Run State Park and the Sproul and Tiadaghton State Forests in north central Pennsylvania. 13,400 feet of elevation gain and a 19 hour cut-off for this challenging race, with a midnight start, no crew and no pacers.
Sun Oct 5
50 km
Reading, PA
Race management says of the run, “This Ultra was created to give newcomers to the world of ultra running a relatively easy race to get started.” The race is put on by the Pagoda Pacers, and it has a course that led to the coining of the term “benign trail.”
Fri Oct 10
50 miles
Seneca Rocks, WV
Entry opens: May 1, 2025
“A triptych of runs on the Eastern Continental Divide” - day one is 50 km, day 2 is 50 miles, and day 3 is a half marathon. This classic and highly challenging event is in West Virginia’s beautiful Monongahela National Forest, with the option to sign up for one race, two races or all three.
Fri Oct 10
100 miles
Stokesville, VA
A run on the Wild Oak Recreational Trail. Tough and very low key. This is the “Hot TWOT” since it is held during what should be warmer fall weather, but it has often been anything but hot at this time of year on these trails, so be prepared! For those aiming to run the full 100, plan on a Friday AM start; others generally start on Saturday AM.
Sat Oct 11
100 miles
Albion, IN
The only 100 mile trail race in the state of Indiana, held at the Chain O’ Lakes State Park. There are also 75 mile and 50 mile options.
Sun Oct 12
8 hours
Boonsboro, MD
Held in Greenbrier State Park. There are two race options. The 5.22 mile single loop event, or the 8 Hour Ultra Challenge.
Sun Oct 12
50 km
Wellsboro, PA
The Green Monster Trail Challenge is held in the mountains of Tioga State Forest in northern Pennsylvania and includes 50k, 25k and 15k distance options.
Sun Oct 12
50 km
Flintstone, MD
Held in Rocky Gap State Park in Maryland, the course consists of three separate 5-mile loops, which are run twice each to complete the 50k. A 25k option is available, as is a 50k relay.
Sat Oct 18
10 km
Boyds, MD
This 10k cross country race is held in Black Hill Regional Park in Montgomery County. The Black Hill 10k is part of the MCRRC’s low-key race series and is free to members.
Sat Oct 18
100 miles
Mount Gilead, NC
Very challenging 100 mile race, with a 100 km option, in the Uwharrie National Forest in central North Carolina. This event also now includes 100km and 50km options.
Sat Oct 18
44.8 miles
Pen Mar, PA
Entry opens: Sep 8, 2025
Entry closes: Oct 15, 2025
You run in four states in one day, traditionally held on the Saturday the weekend before the Marine Corps Marathon. It’s a long run over challenging trail - you will have to move with dispatch to finish in daylight. Entry is limited to VHTRC members.
Sun Oct 19
10 miles
Reston, VA
A fall series of 10 mile races. Each race also has a 5 mile option. This race is held on the trails of Lake Fairfax Park in suburban Virginia.
Sun Oct 19
50 km
Waterville, PA
Over 7,000 feet of elevation gain on the very challenging 50k course in Little Pine State Park; there is a 25k option that is also no picnic, with over 5,000 feet of climbing.
Fri Oct 24
100 miles
Stearns, KY
100.8 mile loop that traverses through the heart of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee. Start/finish is in an abandoned coal mining town.
Sat Oct 25
Earlysville, VA
Andy’s Backyard Ultra is a “last person standing” event, held west of Charlottesville. The course is a mixture of wooded single track, grassy fields, and farm roads.
Sat Oct 25
50 km
Baltimore, MD
Held on the surprisingly rolling trails of Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area, outside of Baltimore; a 25k option is also available. The post-race feast is not to be missed!
Sat Oct 25
50 km
Titusville, NJ
Entry opens: Feb 1, 2024
Held in the Washington Crossing Park near the border with Pennsylvania, this race also has a 25k option.
Sat Oct 25
100 miles
Oak Hill, WV
Entry opens: Dec 1, 2024
Entry closes: Dec 10, 2024
The first and only 100 miler in West Virginia, the race is held in and around the scenic New River Gorge. Registration lottery is open from Dec 1-10.
Sat Oct 25
50 km
Quantico, VA
Entry opens: Sep 15, 2025
Entry closes: Oct 21, 2025
A runnable 25k or 50k competition on a looped course comprised of the rolling trails of Prince William Forest Park.
Sat Nov 1
50 miles
Lynchburg, VA
Entry opens: May 1, 2023
The event that gave us the “Horton Mile.” New course in 2021, with more trail and a 50k option, all in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. MMTR is part of the Lynchburg Ultra Series.
Sat Nov 1
40 miles
Lyndhurst, VA
The Great Eastern Endurance Run (GEER) is held in the beautiful trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains around Sherando Lake. There are also 20 and 10 mile options.
Sun Nov 2
10 miles
Great Falls, VA
A fall series of 10 mile races. Each race also has a 5 mile option. This race is held on the trails of Riverbend Park near Great Falls National Park in suburban Virginia.
Sun Nov 2
50 km
Flintstone, MD
A challenging, scenic and largely isolated run on the beautiful trails of the Green Ridge State Forest in western Maryland. A mix of single track trail and logging road, there is a concurrent 25k option.
Sun Nov 2
30.5 miles
Washington, DC
Entry opens: Sep 2, 2025
Entry closes: Oct 28, 2025
The Government may not be running, but we still are.
Sat Nov 8
13.1 miles
Germantown, MD
Held at Schaeffer Farms trail near South Germantown Recreational Park in Maryland; there is a 10k option along with the half marathon.
Sat Nov 8
11 miles
Thurmont, MD
An out-and-back starting at the Manor Parking Area in Cunningham State Park (the turnaround for the Catoctin 50 km) featuring Bob’s Hill (800 feet ascent in 1.5 miles). The purpose of this race is to have an event with a generous aid station cut off and time limit so entrants of all abilities can experience our festive finish line.
Sat Nov 8
50 km
Upper Marlboro, MD
Run on the trails of Rosaryville State Park, this race is put on by the Annapolis Striders. There is a 20k option.
Sat Nov 8
50 miles
Poolesville, MD
Entry opens: Apr 30, 2025
The fall Maryland 50 miler that is run on single-track trails, and at very reasonable cost. Fun and fast, and noted for its outstanding aid stations.
Sun Nov 16
10 miles
Clifton, VA
A fall series of 10 mile races. Each race also has a 5 mile option. This race is held on the trails below Hemlock Overlook Regional Park in suburban Virginia.
Sat Nov 22
50 miles
Boonesboro, MD
Entry opens: Mar 1, 2025
The oldest and largest U.S. ultramarathon.
Sun Nov 23
10 miles
Lorton, VA
A fall series of 10 mile races. Each race also has a 5 mile option. This race is held on the trails of Laurel Hill on the site of the old Lorton Reformatory in southern Fairfax County.
Thu Nov 27
2 hours
Potomac, MD
Entry opens: Nov 13, 2025
Entry closes: Nov 25, 2025
The VHTRC version of this traditional fall running classic. Thanksgiving morning on the C&O Canal and the trails around Great Falls, on the Maryland side. Hosted by Mike Bur.
Fri Nov 28
25.3 miles
Nethers, VA
Often referred to as “Shenandoah’s National Park’s greatest hits,” this 25-mile loop’s highlights include White Oak Canyon, Hawksbill, Stony Man, all connected by beautiful ridge running on the Appalachian Trail.
Last updated November 24, 2025