When is Naked Creek Trail Race?

Naked Creek Trail Race takes place on Mar 7, 2026. That's in 1 week.

Where is Naked Creek Trail Race located?

Naked Creek Trail Race is held in Earlysville, Virginia, United States.

What distances are available at Naked Creek Trail Race?

Naked Creek Trail Race offers the following distances: 25K, 10K.

How do I register for Naked Creek Trail Race?

You can register for Naked Creek Trail Race through the official registration page.

What is the typical weather for Naked Creek Trail Race?

Based on historical data, you can expect temperatures between 36°F and 57°F on race day. There's approximately a 9% chance of precipitation.

Naked Creek Trail Race (10K-25K) - Mar 7, 2026 | Earlysville, VA

Embark on an unforgettable trail running adventure at the Naked Creek Trail Race on March 7, 2026, in Earlysville, VA. This highly anticipated event, now in its fourth year, offers both a challenging 25K and a scenic 10K, promising an engaging experience for seasoned trail enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Hosted at the exclusive Panorama Farms—a private estate renowned as the 2023 NCAA Cross Country Championship site and home course to UVA—this race provides a rare opportunity to explore trails typically inaccessible to the public.

The course itself is a highlight, featuring approximately 90% wooded singletrack and doubletrack, interspersed with about 10% open cross-country or jeep road. Runners will traverse miles alongside and across the picturesque Naked Creek, all while enjoying breathtaking vistas of the South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir and the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Prepare for significant elevation changes, with the 25K boasting around 2,300 feet of gain and loss, and the 10K featuring approximately 1,000 feet of ascent and descent. Aid stations are strategically placed to support your journey, including a fully stocked station at the start/finish line. The 25K course will have two additional fully stocked aid stations with food and electrolytes, plus two water/electrolyte only stations, while the 10K will feature one of each.

Beyond the stunning scenery and well-supported course, the Naked Creek Trail Race is celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, being a "Trail Sisters-approved" event. Typical race day conditions in early March offer pleasant running weather, with highs around 57°F and lows around 36°F, and only a 9% chance of precipitation. As an added incentive, 25K finishers receive a unique "super secret finisher's prize," and a portion of the race proceeds directly supports Panorama Farms in hosting local high school cross country meets, making your participation a run with a purpose.