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
Waterfall 50 km Sunday December 15
Boulder Beast Monday December 16
MMT Training Run 1 Wednesday December 18
Kanawha Trace Wednesday December 25
Hinson Lake Wednesday January 1
24-Hour Ultra Run & Relay Wednesday January 1
C&O Canal Wednesday January 1
Farm Park Challenge Wednesday January 1
San Diego Wednesday January 1
Kettle Moraine Wednesday January 1
Many on the Genny Wednesday January 1
Awards Party Wednesday January 1
Hashawha Hills Wednesday January 1
Catoctin 50 km Thursday January 2
Reverse Ring Friday January 3
MMT Training Run 2 Monday January 6
Elizabeth Furnace 50 km Tuesday January 28

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December, 2024

Sat Dec 14

100 km

Fincastle, VA

Entry opens: Oct 1, 2024

David Horton’s “special” 100k starts one minute after midnight. It is tough, cold, and icy - usually. You will love it! Hellgate is the final test in the Eco-X Beast Series.

Sat Dec 14

50 km

Clifton, VA

Entry opens: Nov 11, 2024
Entry closes: Dec 11, 2024

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 15

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 28

40.3 miles

Luray, VA

Entry opens: Nov 18, 2024
Entry closes: Dec 26, 2024

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, 2025

Entry is open

Wed Jan 1

31.7 miles

Quantico, VA

Entry opens: Dec 2, 2024
Entry closes: Dec 30, 2024

Start out the new year with some cold miles at Prince William Forest Park and clear your head of any lingering hangover.

Sat Jan 4

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.

Sat Jan 4

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 4

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.

Sun Jan 5

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 18

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.

Entry opens Dec 15

Sun Jan 19

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 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.

February, 2025

Entry opens Jan 1

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 1

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 1

100 miles

Huntsville, TX

Entry opens: May 19, 2024

Five 20-mile loops on a very flat and fast 100% trail course. 100k option is also available.

Sat Feb 1

40 miles

Uwharrie National Forest, NC

Entry opens: Nov 1, 2024

8 and 20 mile options also available. Online entry for the lottery opens on November 1st.

Wed Feb 5

200 miles

Stokesville, VA

96 hour time limit.

Fri Feb 7

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 8

50 km

Pocomoke City, MD

Flat, fast course on trail in Pocomoke River State Park in southeastern Maryland.

Sat Feb 15

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 15

13.1 miles

Fredericksburg, VA

Entry opens: Nov 22, 2024

Half marathon run on the Dahlgren Rail Heritage trail near Fredericksburg.

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 Feb 15

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.

Entry opens Jan 3

Sat Feb 22

71 miles

Fort Valley, VA

Entry opens: Jan 3, 2025
Entry closes: Feb 20, 2025

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 22

50 km

Westminster, MD

Entry opens: Jan 1, 2025

31 miles of trails, old woods roads, open fields, and plenty of hills with a couple of stream crossings thrown in just for fun.

Sat Feb 22

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 23

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.

March, 2025

Sat Mar 1

8 hours

Clarksburg, MD

Run on a 6-mile loop in Little Bennett Park in Montgomery County.

Sat Mar 1

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.

Sat Mar 1

15.5 miles

Fairfax Station, VA

This final run in the three run series of training events for the Bull Run Run 50 Miler covers the sections of the course between the Fountainhead and Marina aid stations, almost entirely on the BROT.

Sat Mar 8

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 8

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.

Entry opens Jan 28

Sat Mar 15

30.5 miles

Fort Valley, VA

Entry opens: Jan 28, 2025
Entry closes: Mar 10, 2025

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 15

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.

Sat Mar 15

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

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 21

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.

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 22

50 km

Sedalia, VA

Entry opens: Dec 1, 2024

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 22

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 22

50 km

Havre de Grace, MD

Entry opens: Nov 29, 2024

A late winter tradition. A beautiful trail loop that you do twice in Susquehanna State Park in northern Maryland. A great first ultra. All that and much more.

Fri Mar 28

100 miles

Boonesboro, MD

100 mile run starts on Friday evening; there is a 50 mile “Midnight Madness Run”, and a 50k fun run on Saturday morning. Hosted by former MMT RD Kevin Sayers; the race is on forced hiatus in 2024 due to construction at the host site.

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.

Sat Mar 29

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.

April, 2025

Sat Apr 5

50.2 miles

Clifton, VA

Entry opens: Oct 1, 2024

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 5

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 5

100 miles

Raleigh, NC

Entry opens: Sep 11, 2024

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 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

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 12

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.

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.

Sat Apr 19

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 19

24 hours

Triangle, VA

This Athletic Equation event is run on the trails out of Camp 5 (Happyland Camp) in Prince William National Park. The course consists of 6.25-mile loops.

Sat Apr 19

100 km

Triangle, VA

10 loops of a 10km course in Prince William Forest Park, with over 12,000 feet of elevation gain and an 18 hour time limit. 12 hour time limit for the optional 50 km. Limited to 50 runners.

Sat Apr 26

24 hours

Hampton, VA

Entry opens: Jan 1, 2025

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 26

100 miles

Knoxville, MD

Entry opens: Jan 1, 2025

A flat and fast 100 mile race held on the scenic C&O Canal.

Sat Apr 26

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 26

100 km

New River Gorge National Park, WV

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.

Sat Apr 26

50 miles

Skylark, VA

Entry opens: Nov 1, 2024

The Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) is held at the Skylark Farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The course includes single track trails mixed with some time on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the race now features 50 mile and 50k options.

May, 2025

Sat May 3

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 3

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 4

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 9

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 10

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.

Sat May 17

100.6 miles

Fort Valley, VA

Entry opens: Oct 31, 2024

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.

Sat May 24

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.

Entry opens Apr 11

Sun May 25

31.9 miles

McConnellsburg, PA

Entry opens: Apr 11, 2025
Entry closes: May 22, 2025

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 31

100 km

Forksville, PA

Entry opens: Dec 7, 2024

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 31

50 miles

Ithaca, NY

Trail 50 miler in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Sat May 31

100 miles

Loudonville, OH

Traditional trail run in Ohio, there are 50 mile and trail marathon options along with the 100 miler.

June, 2025

Fri Jun 6

100 miles

San Diego, CA

Entry opens: Jan 1, 2025

A major 100 miler in the mountains of eastern San Diego County.

Sat Jun 7

100 miles

Woodstock, VA

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.

Sat Jun 7

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.

Sun Jun 8

13.1 miles

Ithaca, NY

Entry opens: Nov 1, 2024

Trail half marathon offering entrants a representative bite of Ithaca.

Sat Jun 14

100 miles

LaGrange, WI

Entry opens: Jan 1, 2025

Kettle Moraine also now offers 100k, 50k and 38 mile options.

Sat Jun 14

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.

Fri Jun 20

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 21

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 21

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.

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!

Fri Jun 27

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 28

44 miles

Mount Morris, NY

Entry opens: Jan 1, 2025

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 28

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, 2025

Sat Jul 5

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.

Fri Jul 11

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.

Sat Jul 12

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 18

100 miles

Woodstock, VT

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 18

100 miles

Easton, WA

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 19

Sat Jul 19

29.1 miles

Luray, VA

Entry opens: Jun 19, 2025
Entry closes: Jul 16, 2025

Popular event on the little-used trails in the southern section of the Massanutten Mountains, under the direction of Chelsea Smith.

Sat Jul 26

24 hours

Mason Neck, VA

Entry opens: May 27, 2025
Entry closes: Jul 24, 2025

Sat Jul 26

100 miles

Honeoye Falls, NY

This race weekend also includes a 50K distance and a 99-mile relay race with teams of up to 6 people.

August, 2025

Entry opens Jul 9

Sat Aug 9

38.7 miles

Stokesville, VA

Entry opens: Jul 9, 2025
Entry closes: Aug 2, 2025

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 9

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 16

100 miles

Leadville, CO

Entry opens: Dec 1, 2024
Entry closes: Dec 15, 2024

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.

Sat Aug 30

50 miles

Damascus, VA

Entry opens: Jun 1, 2025

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.

Entry opens Jul 7

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!

September, 2025

Fri Sep 5

100 miles

Kaysville, UT

Entry opens: Dec 1, 2024
Entry closes: Jan 4, 2025

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 6

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).

Sat Sep 13

13.6 miles

Fairfax Station, VA

Entry opens: Aug 1, 2024

A challenging yet chill race for women only … built for new trail runners and veterans alike.

Fri Sep 19

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 and half-marathon options. Note the 6 p.m. Friday starting time.

Sat Sep 20

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 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

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.

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

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.

Entry opens Aug 6

Sat Sep 27

33.3 miles

Wardensville, WV

Entry opens: Aug 6, 2025

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.

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.

October, 2025

Fri Oct 3

107.8 miles

Luray, VA

Entry opens: May 19, 2025
Entry closes: Sep 29, 2025

As if MMT weren’t hard enough. Take out the road sections of MMT and add more climb and this is what you get.

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 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.

Entry opens Sep 8

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.

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.

Entry opens Sep 15

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.

November, 2025

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.

Entry opens Sep 2

Sun Nov 2

30.5 miles

Washington, DC

Entry opens: Sep 2, 2025
Entry closes: Oct 28, 2025

The event that proves that there are beautiful trails inside the Beltway. Entry opens a few weeks before the run .

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.

Sat Nov 22

50 miles

Boonesboro, MD

Entry opens: Mar 1, 2025

The oldest and largest U.S. ultramarathon.

Entry opens Nov 13

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.

Past events

The dates for these events are not current.

Sun Sep 17

Lorton, VA

Entry opens: Aug 15, 2023

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.

Sun Mar 3

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 17

10 miles

Clifton, VA

A spring series of 10 mile races. Each race also has a 5 mile option. The second race is held at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park.

Sun Apr 7

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 13

50 km

Williamsburg, VA

This Happy Cat event is held in Freedom Park in Williamsburg, and includes the Cray Cray 10k option.

Sat Apr 13

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.

Sun Apr 14

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 20

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 and the Beast Series.

Sun Apr 28

15 km

Williamsburg, VA

This Happy Cat event in York River State Park near Williamsburg includes a mix of single track and fire roads.

Sun Apr 28

15 km

Williamsburg, VA

Utilizing a mix of single track and dirt fire roads in York River State Park in James City County near Williamsburg, the Arbor Day 15k is another Happy Cat event.

Sun Apr 28

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 May 4

Edinburg, VA

Entry opens: Apr 1, 2024

Come join us in sprucing up the MMT course for this year’s race.

Sat May 11

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 19

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 2

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.

Sat Jun 8

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 8

10 hours

Smithfield, VA

Entry closes: Jun 7, 2024

This timed event is held on the grounds of historic Windsor Castle Park in the Tidewater area of southeast Virginia. 2.8 mile trail with about 150 ft gain per loop, with chip timing.

Tue Jun 11

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 15

40 miles

Davis, WV

Entry opens: Feb 2, 2024
Entry closes: Jun 5, 2024

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 22

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 29

9 km

Williamsburg, VA

The Night Owl 9k is held starting at 6pm at Freedom Park in Williamsburg.

Thu Jul 4

23 miles

Washington, VA

Smooth, runnable loop up and over the Blue Ridge and back. Wear red, white, and blue.

Fri Jul 5

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 6

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.

Sat Jul 6

12 hours

Berkeley Springs, WV

This 12 hour run involves 5-mile loops on single track trails in Cacapon State Park

Sat Jul 13

9.9 miles

Quantico, VA

An introduction to trail running, with emphasis on trail navigation, in Prince William Forest Park.

Sat Jul 13

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 13

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 27

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 Jul 27

7 hours

Williamsburg, VA

Formerly the Soupy 7, this fun race opens the course up for a seven hour run, with awards coming from a grab bag of leftovers from other Happy Cat events. Held on the Greenspring Interpretive Trail in James City County, near Williamsburg.

Sat Aug 3

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 3

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.

Sat Aug 10

13.1 miles

Fairfax Station, VA

Entry opens: Apr 10, 2023

Sun Aug 11

13.1 miles

Fairfax Station, VA

Entry opens: Apr 10, 2023

Tue Aug 13

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 17

50 miles

Fairmont, WV

This Fat Ass run is on a roughly 10-mile figure-8 loop with a single aid station in the middle. Held in West Virginia’s Valley Falls State Park, in addition to the 50 miler, there are 50k, 25K, 10 mile and 5 mile options.

Sat Aug 17

10.1 miles

Fort Valley, VA

An introduction to trail running with emphasis on nutrition, in the Massanutten Mountains.

Sat Aug 17

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 17

50 km

Catonsville, MD

Held on the trails of Patapsco Valley State Park outside of Baltimore. Two-loop course, with a 25k single loop option.

Sat Aug 24

100 km

Naples, NY

100 km race in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Sat Sep 7

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 option.

Sat Sep 7

50 km

Pequea, PA

A “daunting trail challenge” on a point-to-point course using sections of the Mason Dixon and Conestoga trails in York and Lancaster counties. Formerly known as the Susquehanna Super Hike & Ultra Trail Run.

Sat Sep 7

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 14

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 14

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 14

1 miles

An celebratory party in Shenandoah River State Park.

Sun Sep 15

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 21

9 miles

Lexington, VA

This race will offer two race distances, a challenging nine mile course with over 2000 feet of vertical gain and a 3-4 mile course with about 500 feet of climbing. 100 percent of both courses will be on the awesome single-track of Brushy Hills, a watershed tract outside of Lexington.

Sat Sep 21

50 km

Morganton, NC

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.

Sun Sep 22

50 km

Gardners, PA

Held in the Pine Grove Furnace State Park and Michaux State Forest in southern Pennsylvania, and now under the able direction of Jen Henry. This event is a fundraiser for the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy. In addition to the 50 km race, there are 20 mile and 15 km options; post-race highlights include free beverages provided by local breweries!

Fri Sep 27

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.

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.

Fri Oct 4

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.

Sun Oct 6

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 11

50 miles

Seneca Rocks, WV

Entry opens: May 1, 2023

“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.

Sat Oct 12

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.

Sat Oct 12

100 miles

Titusville, PA

This event has concurrent 50 km, 100 km and 100 mile solo races.

Sat Oct 12

Earlysville, VA

Entry opens: Dec 2, 2023

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 12

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.

Sun Oct 13

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 13

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 19

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 19

100 miles

Mount Gilead, NC

Entry opens: Jan 1, 2024

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.

Sun Oct 20

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 20

50 km

Waterville, PA

Entry opens: Dec 17, 2023

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 25

100 miles

Stearns, KY

Entry opens: Jan 1, 2024

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 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.

Sun Oct 27

50 miles

State College, PA

Dirt road and pavement course; previous participants speak highly of its beauty. Tussey now includes a 50 mile relay and a 50k option.

Sat Nov 2

50 km

Hopewell Township, NJ

Entry opens: Feb 1, 2024

Formerly the Trails4Tails Fest 50K and held in Washington Crossing park near Trenton on the NJ/PA border, this race also has a 25k option.

Sat Nov 2

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 2

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.

Sun Nov 3

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.

Sat Nov 9

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.

Sun Nov 10

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 24

10 miles

Fairfax Station, VA

A fall series of 10 mile races. Each race also has a 5 mile option. This race is held on the trails of Fountainhead Regional Park in western Fairfax County.

Fri Nov 29

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.

Sat Dec 7

100 miles

Triangle, VA

Entry opens: Apr 15, 2023

Five-loop event on the trails of Prince William Forest Park, with a three-loop 100k option.

Sat Dec 7

100 km

Farmville, VA

Entry closes: Dec 3, 2022

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.

Sun Dec 8

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.

Last updated November 30, 2024