Trails 4 Miles
About this race
Join us for our annual trail race at Sherando Park—and get ready for an unforgettable fall challenge!
Now in its 7th year, this mixed-surface four-mile trail race takes runners through the paved paths and wooded trails of Sherando Park’s scenic mountain bike trail system. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or tackling your first off-road race, you’ll enjoy a challenging and rewarding course surrounded by crisp fall air and vibrant autumn colors.
✨ New for 2026: We’re excited to introduce a Mountain Bike Time Trial to this event! Cyclists will have the opportunity to test their speed and skills on the Sherando Park mountain bike trails in a timed, individual-start format, adding a whole new level of competition and excitement to race day.
Proceeds from all events will benefit the I’m Just Me Movement, supporting confidence, inclusion, and self-acceptance in our community.
Not up for four miles on trails?
We’ve got you covered! We’ll also offer an untimed One Mile Fun Run/Walk, perfect for participants who want to support the cause while enjoying a shorter, paved option. The one-mile course will be an out-and-back on the paved Sherando Park path, with a course marshal stationed at the turnaround. Mile participants will start just before the four-mile race.
Date: Saturday, September 26th
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Sherando Park - Mountain Bike Trails
Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup: Saturday, September 26th: 7-8 am at the Race Start/Finish area
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Running
4 Mile Race
Packet pickup will be on Saturday, September 26 from 7:00 am - 8:00 am. Runners will be at approximately 8:35 am once the One Mile Fun Run/Walk has cleared the start area.
One Mile Fun Run/Walk
One Mile Fun Run/Walk will be an out-and-back course on the paved Sherando path. A course marshal will be at the turnaround point to direct participants. The one mile will be an untimed event. Runners will be at approximately 8:35 am once the One Mile Fun Run/Walk has cleared the start area.
Mountain biking
Mountain Bike Time Trial
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Stephens City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 7:03 PM local time (EDT) in Stephens City on September 26, 2026 — 11h 59m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Trails 4 Miles
4 Mile Race · 68 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Connelly | 27:20 | 6:50 /mi |
| 2 | Luca Schianchi | 28:13 | 7:03 /mi |
| 3 | Stephen Nelson | 30:51 | 7:43 /mi |
| 4 | Mario Zuniga | 31:59 | 8:00 /mi |
| 5 | Tammy Rector | 32:10 | 8:02 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Stephens City events
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