Vowing to spend more time outside in 2026? There’s no need to delay. We’ve rounded up some organized outdoor events in the Blue Ridge taking place on New Year’s Day.
Redeye 50K – Triangle, Va.
Get an ultra start to the new year with the Virginia Happy Trails Running Club, which hosts this informal 50K at Prince William Forest Park. The course consists of three 10-mile loops that participants are welcome to modify, because, as club members say in the run description, “this is not a real event.” So join the fun with this long-standing crew of long-distance enthusiasts known for putting on creative high-mileage running events. More info here…