10th Annual Historic Waterford Trail Run

Name: 10th Annual Historic Waterford Trail Run
Start: 2026-05-09T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-09T12:00:00-04:00

May 9 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

2026 Historic Waterford 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk

Registration is NOW OPEN

Lace Up for the Landmark!

Join us Saturday, May 9, 2026 for a 5K/10K trail run and Fun Run through the scenic trails, vineyards, and streets of historic Waterford, Virginia. This will be an in-person event.

The course follows paved/gravel roads & scenic trails through the Waterford National Historic Landmark and surrounding farms and vineyards.
Runners will receive a handcrafted medal and a commemorative race shirt.
Visit nearby Loudoun wineries, breweries, restaurants and coffee shops after the race!

Event Information:

Registration is NOW OPEN

8:30 am: 10K start
8:40 am: 5K start
9:30 am: Awards
10:00 am: Fun Run start

Location:

Registration: Race day registration and packet pickup is at the Waterford Mill (40105 Main Street, Waterford, VA) from 8-8:45 am.
Start/Finish: All three races (5K, 10K and Fun Run) begin and end on Main Street behind the John Wesley Community Church (40125 Bond Street, Waterford, VA).
Parking: Parking is located a short walk away on the Phillips Farm on Old Wheatland Road. Use 40024 Old Wheatland Rd, Waterford, VA 20197 (Waterford Water Treatment Facility across Old Wheatland Road from the Phillips Farm) to navigate to the parking area and watch for the event parking signs. There is no parking at the registration area.
Road Closures: Roads will be closed through Waterford by 8:00 am. Please plan to arrive and park before 8:00 am.

Cancellation/Refunds:

Unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund for this event. Since we immediately spend the registration fee on ordering the medals, t-shirts and shipping, all sales are final.

Prize details:

Race medals and t-shirts will be provided to all participants (including Fun Run participants) at the race. There are no shirt size exchanges. Register by April 9, 2026 to guarantee your selected shirt size. Race packets must be picked up by race day. Leftover packets, including t-shirts, will be donated.

Race Results and Awards:

The top three overall male and female 5K and 10K finishers will receive awards. Race results will be posted on the PR Races website following the race.

Course details:

The 5K and 10K courses cover a variety of surfaces throughout the Waterford National Historic Landmark. Runners should expect rolling hills, mostly trails and gravel roads with some paved roads and the possibility for mud.

After Party:

Please join us a Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery for our annual after party from 11am-2pm on race day. More information about the after party can be found in the participant race packet.

Sponsorship

Historic Waterford Trail Run Sponsors support the preservation and education work of the Waterford Foundation while reaching over 500 runners and their families. Visit our Sponsor Application Form here.

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

2026 Course Sponsors: