24 aidTrail Races & Ultramarathons Near Washington, DC
As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 27 upcoming trail races and ultramarathons near Washington, DC from October 2026 to September 2027. The next is MUD, MOTORS & MUSIC MONTROSS 5K TRAIL RUN on October 10 in Montross, VA. Registration is open for 8.
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October 2026
5 racesRick O'Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge
Mount Airy, MD8 hr4 hr+1Open until Oct 11from $50
November 2026
7 racesSchaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run
Germantown, MDHalf Marathon10K+1Open until Nov 7from $47.50
December 2026
2 racesFebruary 2027
2 racesMarch 2027
5 racesApril 2027
3 racesJune 2027
2 racesSeptember 2027
1 raceQuick answers
What is the next trail race or ultramarathon near Washington, DC?
MUD, MOTORS & MUSIC MONTROSS 5K TRAIL RUN, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Montross, VA. Distances: 5K.
What is the closest trail race or ultramarathon to Washington?
Rosaryville Veterans Day Trail Race in Upper Marlboro, MD, about 15 miles from Washington, on November 14, 2026.
How many trail races and ultramarathons near Washington, DC have open registration?
8 of the 27 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including MUD, MOTORS & MUSIC MONTROSS 5K TRAIL RUN, Rick O'Donnell Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run and Ultra Challenge and Evenstar Ultras.
How many of the trail races near Washington, DC are ultramarathons?
20 of the 27 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 7 are shorter races.
What is the busiest month for trail races and ultramarathons near Washington, DC?
November 2026, with 7 of the 27. October 2026 follows with 5.
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