5K Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 423 5K races in Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the Wildcat 5K in Stuart on April 24. Virginia 5K races run primarily April through January.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash

Sat, Sep 19 · 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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Healthy Floyd 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Floyd, VA Floyd

Healthy Floyd 5K

From $25 Open

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Downtown Mile for CASA

Sat, Sep 19 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Wave 4 - CASA Superhero Run - Family WaveWave 3 - Youth ages 6-14Wave 2 - Men ages 15 and up +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Virginia Beach, VA

Sat, Sep 19 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Adult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile

Sun, Sep 20 · Portsmouth, VA Portsmouth

Crawford Street MileERR 10K Run/WalkERR Competitive 10K Walk

From $15 Open

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Robious Landing Triathlon

Sun, Sep 20 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Kid's TriathlonKid's DuathlonSprint Aquabike +4

From $55 Open 80 spots left

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25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run: Once Upon a Run

Fri, Sep 25 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run 1/4 Mile Run25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run 1/2 Mile Run25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run 1 Mile Run

From $15 Open

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Harvest Moon Run 5k and 8k

Fri, Sep 25 · Axton, VA Axton

Harvest Moon 5kHarvest Moon Ruck 5kHarvest Moon 8k

From $30 Closed

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Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

One-Mile Fun WalkGood Medicine 5KFresh Start Fair

From $0 Open

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Eagle Nation 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Berryville, VA Berryville

Eagle Nation 5k- K12 StudentsEagle Nation 5k

From $15 Open

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The Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler

Sat, Sep 26 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

(Virtual) 4 Mile WALK(Virtual) 4 Mile RUN4+ Mile RUN +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run for JuJu Suicide Prevention Month 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Stafford, VA Stafford

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $35 Open

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Springfield VA Knights of Columbus 5K Fun Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Fairfax Station, VA Fairfax Station

Springfield VA Knights of Columbus 5K 2026

From $15 Closed

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Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Tysons, VA Tysons

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5KVirtual Runner

From $30 Open

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The 1st Annual Locke A. Taylor Compassion Project Walk n' Wag 5k & Family Fun Event

Sat, Sep 26 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

The Locke A. Taylor Compassion Project Walk n' Wag 5k & Family Fun Event

From $25 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Neptune’s 8K Race

Sat, Sep 26 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Kids Crab Crawler8K

From $20 Open 40 spots left

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VetFest Lebanon VA

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, VA Lebanon

5K Run/Walk12K Run12K Ruck

From $20 Closed

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Trails 4 Miles

Sat, Sep 26 · Stephens City, VA Stephens City

One Mile Fun Run/Walk4 Mile RaceMountain Bike Time Trial

From $15 Closed 50 spots left

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Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k

From $59.99 Open

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8th Annual Weighted Angels 5k Run & Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

8th Annual Zoo Kids Fun Run8th Annual Weighted Angels 5kHonor Your Angel at the Finish Line

From $15 Closed 50 spots left

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RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

RUN! GEEK! RUN! 1-Mile Fun RunRUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K

From $20 Open

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2026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay

Thu, Oct 1 · Lexington, VA Lexington

VIRTUAL 5K5K5K (With Valid Student ID) +11

From $26 Open 40 spots left

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Headwaters Monster Mash Fun Run Dash

Sat, Oct 3 · Washington, VA Washington

5K Fun Run

From $25 Closed

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First Mount Zion Baptist Church 7th Annual Healthy Start Mind & Body 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Lorton, VA Lorton

5K

From $25 Closed

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The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5KVIRTUAL Jaunt for Justice 5KJaunt for Justice 5KThe Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K Jaunt for Justice 0.5K Kids' Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Anxious for Nothing 5K Color Run!

Sat, Oct 3 · Bedford, VA Bedford

5K Color Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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SpeakUp5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Byrd ParkVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Howlin' Coyote Canicross Trail Race

Sat, Oct 3 · King George, VA King George

1 mile Wild Pup10K Canicross

From $20 Open

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YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Open

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Maplewood Mile 5K — Run for the Trees

Sat, Oct 3 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Maplewood Mile 5K

Closed

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2026 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 *RUN*2026 NCS TAKE THE HILL 5K *WALKERS ONLY*

From $15 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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Haunted 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

5K10K

From $30 Open

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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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Race at the Cape

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

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

From $25 Closed 100 spots left

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Race For Hope 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

1 Mile Virtual (Includes T-Shirt & Medal)1 Mile5K +3

From $30 Open

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Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, VA Richmond

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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

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Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro

5k Run Fall Foliage10k Run Fall Foliage

From $40 Open

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LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Salem, VA Salem

G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run -1 mileVirtual G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run - 1 MileG&H Contracting Kids Fun Run - 2 miles +5

From $20 Open

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2026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run at Chickahominy Riverfront Park

Sat, Oct 10 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

2026 Grove Trotter 5K Bridge Run/Walk2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Walk2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Ashland Harvest Run/Walk 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Ashland, VA Ashland

Ashland Harvest 5K Run/WalkAshland Harvest Run/Walk 10K

From $34 Open

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Beach to Beer 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Colonial Beach, VA Colonial Beach

1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

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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Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

From $35 Closed

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Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Galax, VA Galax

5k Run

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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