5K Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 276 5K races in Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the ToM Opening Night VA in Leesburg on September 4. Virginia 5K races run primarily September through January.

Oatlands 5K - Miles for Mammograms

Sat, Oct 3 · Leesburg, VA Leesburg

5K

From $30 Open

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First Annual Fairy Stone 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Stuart, VA Stuart

First Annual Fairy Stone 5k Run/WalkFirst Annual Fairy Stone 5K Ruck

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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KCS WF SAREE RUN

Sun, Oct 4 · Leesburg, VA Leesburg

5K - Ages 9 and Under (Must Run/Walk with a registered adult)5K

From $0 Closed

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NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

2026 NCS TAKE THE HILL KIDS FUN RUN2026 NCS TAKE THE HILL 5K *WALKERS ONLY*2026 NCS TAKE THE HILL 5K *RUN*

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Friends of Reston Fall 5K & Pumpkin Dash

Sun, Oct 4 · Reston, VA Reston

5K10&U Pumpkin Dash

From $0 Open

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Chesterfield CASA Superhero 5k, Kid's 1k Run, & Family Festival

Sun, Oct 4 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Children's Fun Run5k Run/WalkZero K Hero

From $20 Open

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Appalachian Sustainable Development Barn To Run 4 Miler

Mon, Oct 5 · Abingdon, VA Abingdon

4 Mile Run/WalkVirtual 4 Mile Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Doggie Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Adoption Day 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Goochland, VA Goochland

Goochland County Adoption Day 5K

From $5 Closed

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FREE Buzz By Belmont 5K Fun Run and Fitness Fest

Sat, Oct 10 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Buzz By Belmont 5K Fun Run and Fitness Fest

From $0 Open

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Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt Hoioos

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Give a Dog a Job 5kGive A Dog a Job 5K In Person

From $25 Open

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Frightening 4 Trail Run/Hike

Sat, Oct 10 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Frightening 4 mile Trail Race

From $30 Open

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Race For Hope 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

1 Mile1 Mile Virtual (Includes T-Shirt & Medal)5K +3

From $30 Open

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Hog Jog

Sat, Oct 10 · Smithfield, VA Smithfield

5K RunVirtual 5kPiglet Kids Run

From $10 Open

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Lake Country Detatchment #1085 Annual Run/Walk 5K 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · La Crosse, VA La Crosse

Lake Country Detachment #1085 Annual Run/Wall 5K, Marine Corps League

From $30 Closed

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2026 PeDRA Dash for Discovery

Sat, Oct 10 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

*VIRTUAL* 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk*IN-PERSON* 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk*IN-PERSON* 5K Fun Run/Walk +2

From $25 Open

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Race at the Cape

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

One-Mile Fun Run/WalkDolphin Double Challenge5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Fire and Rescue 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Winchester, VA Winchester

Fire and Rescue 5K

From $35 Open

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Boo Ridge 5k & Fun Runs

Sat, Oct 10 · Hillsville, VA Hillsville

Monster MileBoo Ridge 5KGhost Walk +1

From $10 Open

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2026 Power of Pink Breast Cancer Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

MWHC Associates ChallengePower of Pink Breast Cancer Walk KIDS 12 and underPower of Pink Breast Cancer Walk

From $15 Open

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McLean 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

5K

From $40 Open

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STAR's Candy Crawl 5k & Boo Dash

Sat, Oct 10 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Boo Dash 1 MileSTAR's Candy Crawl 5kSTAR's Candy Crawl 5k Virtual

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MUD, MOTORS & MUSIC MONTROSS 5K TRAIL RUN

Sat, Oct 10 · Montross, VA Montross

MUD, MOTORS & MUSIC MONTROSS 5K TRAIL RUN

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Fight Club 5K

Wed, Oct 14 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Fight Club 5K

From $5 Open

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VA XC Showcase Community Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

VA XC Showcase Community Race

From $25 Open

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Tree of Life 5K - Race with a Cause

Sat, Oct 17 · Purcellville, VA Purcellville

5K Adult (14 & Over)5K Youth (13 & Under)

From $20 Open

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THE VINEYARD 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bristol, VA Bristol

The Vineyard 5k

From $35 Open

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The Apple Dumpling Festival 5K Stuart VA

Sat, Oct 17 · Stuart, VA Stuart

Apple Dumpling Festival 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Fleet Feet's Fall Pumpkin Relay

Sat, Oct 17 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Fleet Feet's Fall Pumpkin Relay

From $40 Closed

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Dash for CASA 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K Walk5K Run

From $30 Closed

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City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash

Sat, Oct 17 · Franklin, VA Franklin

City of Franklin Pumpkin DashCity of Franklin Trick or Trot 5KVirtual City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K

From $20 Open

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JK5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

JK5K

From $35 Open

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River City 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Danville, VA Danville

River City 5K RunRiver City 5K Walk

From $30 Open

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Bivalves for Boobies Fun Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Colonial Beach, VA Colonial Beach

2026 Bivalves for Boobies Walk

From $25 Open

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George Mason 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Kids' Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Dolly's Color Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

Dolly's Color RunDolly's Color Run

From $30 Open

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2026 Pirates and Princesses of the Peninsula

Sat, Oct 17 · Newport News, VA Newport News

2 Mile Walk

From $20 Closed

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Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

From $40 Open

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Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Galax, VA Galax

5k Run

From $20 Open

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Run for Recovery by StrongWILL

Sat, Oct 17 · Suffolk, VA Suffolk

Virtual 5k5k Run

From $35 Open

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RUN IT BACK 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hampton, VA Hampton

Run It Back 5K

From $30 Open

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From Here to Eternity Run Through the Stones 5K Run-Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo

Sat, Oct 17 · Moseley, VA Moseley

Mini 1 MileWild NinjaNinja Full Access Spectator +2

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke

Sun, Oct 18 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke

From $5 Closed

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Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Kids Run (12 & under)WalkersVirtual Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Abby Furco Memorial Color Fun Run 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Color Fun Run/WalkVirtual ParticipantChildhood Cancer Survivor/Current Patient & Family 5k Color Run/Walk Registration

From $10 Closed

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Ainsley's Angels 11th Annual Spirit Of Inclusion 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · King George, VA King George

Hopyard Harvest Mile5K Angel Pusher5K In Person +3

From $0 Open

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Run For Your Life 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Rixeyville, VA Rixeyville

Cross Country 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Running with the Saints 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Manassas, VA Manassas

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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24th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

24th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/WalkVirtual 24th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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