5K Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 421 5K races in Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run the Hill in Lexington on March 8. Virginia 5K races run primarily March through January.

Steps Of Hope Run or Walk

Sat, Mar 7 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Steps of Hope 5K Fun Run

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (10)

Sat, Mar 7 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k

Sat, Mar 7 · Richmond, VA Richmond

2026 River City 5kVirtual 2026 River City 5kVirtual 2026 Virginia Credit Union River City Half +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Arrowhead Elementary School Fun Run

Sat, Mar 7 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Arrowhead Fun Run (includes a t-shirt if you register by 2/15)Arrowhead Fun Run (no t-shirt)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Messick's X/Country Market 5K

Sat, Mar 7 · Bealeton, VA Bealeton

Messick's X/Country Market 5K

From $35 Open

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Wildcat 5K and Family Fun Run

Sat, Mar 7 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Family Fun RunWildcat 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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JMU Global Medical Brigades 4th Annual Shamrock 5k

Sat, Mar 7 · Mc Gaheysville, VA Mc Gaheysville

JMU Global Medical Brigades Shamrock STUDENT 5kJMU Global Medical Brigades Shamrock 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Hill

Sun, Mar 8 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Run the Hill

From $15 Closed

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2026 RCS Shamrock Hill Run 1-mile and 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Shamrock Hill Run 1-MileShamrock Hill Run 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Shamrock 4 Miler and Lucky Leprechaun 1K Dash

Sat, Mar 14 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

VIRTUAL Shamrock 4 MilerShamrock 4 Miler

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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Chesapeake Bank/Chesapeake Wealth Management Gloucester County Educational Foundation 3K and 8K Run/Walk and Virtual 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Gloucester, VA Gloucester

Chesapeake Bank/Chesapeake Wealth Management Gloucester Educational Foundation 3K Run/Walk - Adult RegistrationChesapeake Bank/Chesapeake Wealth Management Gloucester Educational Foundation 3K Run/Walk - Student RegistrationChesapeake Bank/Chesapeake Wealth Management Gloucester Educational Foundation Virtual 5K +2

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Code RVA PTSA Raptor Run 5K/Fun Run

Sat, Mar 14 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Raptor Run 5K/Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation 5k

Sat, Mar 14 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Fun Run5k WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Haven's RUN FOR HOME 8K Run /4K Walk — Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Sat, Mar 14 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

4K WALK Virtual4K RUN/WALK8K RUN +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Run High Bridge 5k

Sat, Mar 14 · Rice, VA Rice

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Grand Slamrock

Sat, Mar 14 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Strike It Lucky 1 MileGrand Slamrock 5KLeprechaun Chase 1/2 Mile

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Park View Community Mission's Saint Paddy's Day 5K, presented by Sandrof Auto Body

Sat, Mar 14 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

5K Run12 & Under 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (11)

Sat, Mar 14 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

5K10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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ShamRock'N 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Tazewell, VA Tazewell

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Ireland's Four Courts Four Miler

Sat, Mar 14 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Four Courts Four Miler

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Richmond SPCA's 24th Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party

Fri, Mar 20 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Fun Run for KidsDog Jog In-personDog Jog Run Anywhere +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Palio di Siena 5k and Fun Run for Siena Academy

Sat, Mar 21 · Great Falls, VA Great Falls

Fun Run5k Run

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (12)

Sat, Mar 21 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ashland Railroad Run

Sat, Mar 21 · Ashland, VA Ashland

Hanover ARC 1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K +5

From $15 Open

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Bay One Beer Mile - RELAY

Sat, Mar 21 · Colonial Beach, VA Colonial Beach

Bay One Beer Mile - RELAY

From $30 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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Chanco on the James 5K Adventure Run

Sat, Mar 21 · Surry County, VA Surry County

5K Run5K Hike5K Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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St. Patrick 5K and 1 Mile Run

Sat, Mar 21 · Spotsylvania, VA Spotsylvania

1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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5th Annual Big Game 5K Run / Walk

Sat, Mar 21 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Virtual 5K5K Youth (12 & Under)5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Tough Cookie

Sat, Mar 21 · Troutville, VA Troutville

Tough Cookie 2026 - Fun RunTough Cookie 2026 - 5KTough Cookie 2026 - Virtual (packet mailed) +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Boxers & Briefs 5k

Sat, Mar 21 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

5kVirtual 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Lakewood Alzheimer's Lucky Duck 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 21 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Lakewood Alzheimer's 5K Run/Walk

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)

Sun, Mar 22 · Middleburg, VA Middleburg

VAM 5kVAM 10kVAM Half Marathon +2

From $40 Open

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The Hill Topper 5k

Sun, Mar 22 · Richmond, VA Richmond

The Hill Topper 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Tree of Life 10K, 5K & Pioneer 1 Mile Race

Sun, Mar 22 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Pioneer 1 Mile Fun RunTree of Life 5KTree of Life 10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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8 is Fate Virtual Running Challenge

Wed, Mar 25 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

8 is Fate Virtual 3k Walk8 is Fate Virtual 5k Run8 is Fate Virtual 8k Run +3

From $6 Open Closing Soon

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Riverwatch on the Piankatank 5K

Sat, Mar 28 · Gloucester, VA Gloucester

One Mile Fun RunRiverwatch on the Piankatank 5KRiverwatch on the Piankatank 5K walk

From $25 Open

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46th Annual TCRR White Bank Classic 5 Miler

Sat, Mar 28 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Virtual 5 Miler5 Mile

From $25 Open

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Ainsley's Angels Heart and Sole

Sat, Mar 28 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

1 Mile Fun Run5K Angel PusherVirtual +2

From $0 Open

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2026 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Mar 28 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

1 Mile Walk - Colon Cancer Survivor1 Mile Walk5K Run - Colon Cancer Survivor +2

From $35 Open 25 spots left

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2026 NPSC Race for Space

Sat, Mar 28 · Warrenton, VA Warrenton

2026 NPSC Race for Space 5k/10k

From $30 Closed

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Run For Life

Sat, Mar 28 · Onley, VA Onley

1K5K

From $30 Open

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PIKE's Run for Rescue 5K

Sat, Mar 28 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

5K Run

From $20 Open

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Grizzly Mile and Bear Cub Run

Sat, Mar 28 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Grizzly MileBear Cub 300 Meter Run

From $13 Open

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Rise and Rebuild 5K Run / Walk

Sat, Mar 28 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Youth 5K Run / Walk (12 & Under)5K Run / WalkVIRTUAL 5K (Run or Walk)

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (13)

Sat, Mar 28 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Sole Circle Run For Paws 5k

Sat, Mar 28 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Sole Circle Run For Paws 5k

From $45 Open 75 spots left

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5K Walk & Run for Christ

Sat, Mar 28 · Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro

5K Walk & Run for Christ

From $34.75 Open

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5K for CASA

Sun, Mar 29 · Lexington, VA Lexington

5K run

From $25 Open

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NSHA RunWalk Challenge for Safe Haven Awareness Month

Wed, Apr 1 · Nationwide, VA Nationwide

5K Challenge10K ChallengeHalf Marathon (21K) Challenge

From $25 Open

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Second Chance 5K Mission Run

Sat, Apr 4 · Cartersville, VA Cartersville

Second Chance Mission Kids Fun Run (10 yrs. & under)-Fun RunSecond Chance 5K Mission Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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