SHENANDOAH VALLEY RUNNERS Presents SPEAR TRAIL SERIES
SHENANDOAH VALLEY RUNNERS Presents SPEAR TRAIL SERIES is a trail running and running race on July 25 – September 19, 2026 in Stephens City, VA, with entry fees from $50 to $180.
- Date
- July 25 – September 19, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $50–$180
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Join us on the bike trails in Sherando Park for another extraordinary summer of trail racing. This year we will be offering a 5K, 10K and 50K. All three races will test your skill and ability but leave you wanting to do it again. This year each participant will receive a T-shirt for each race.
Each year our races benefit local charities or groups. This year the 5K will be a benefit for the Sherando Girls Soccer team. The 10K and 50K will again benefit the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center.
The 5K will start from the concession stand on the softball side of the the park (North side of 277). On Google maps you can punch it in as 167 Line Drive, Stephens City VA 22655.
The 10K and 50K race will start and end at the Sherando Park Bike Park / Outdoor Fitness Gym parking lot. On Google Maps you can punch it in as 525 Line Drive, Stephens City, VA, and it will get you there. It is a large parking area and has bathroom facilities. Check-in for the race will begin at 0700 and the race will start at 0800. There will be water and snacks at the finish and one water stop mid-way through the course.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Saturday, 7/25
High
80°
Low
62°
Partly sunny
Race Day 2
Sunday, 7/26
High
84°
Low
64°
Slight chance rain showers then chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 3
Monday, 7/27
High
88°
Low
68°
Mostly sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 4
Tuesday, 7/28
High
88°
Low
66°
Chance showers and thunderstorms then showers and thunderstorms likely
Race Day 5
Wednesday, 7/29
High
85°
Low
64°
Mostly sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Host City
About Stephens City, VA
City Elevation
736 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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2
Days to train
- Race
- SHENANDOAH VALLEY RUNNERS Presents SPEAR TRAIL SERIES
- Date
- July 25 – September 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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SHENANDOAH VALLEY RUNNERS Presents SPEAR TRAIL SERIES
Jul 25, 2026