5K Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 212 5K races in Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run For Your Life 5k in Rixeyville on October 24. Virginia 5K races run primarily October through January.

$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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Color Run 5k and 2k

Sun, Oct 18 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Color Run 2kColor Run 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Abby Furco Memorial Color Fun Run 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual ParticipantChildhood Cancer Survivor/Current Patient & Family 5k Color Run/Walk RegistrationColor Fun Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Oct 18 · King George, VA King George

Hopyard Harvest Mile5K In Person5K Athlete Rider +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Recovery by StrongWILL

Sun, Oct 18 · Suffolk, VA Suffolk

5k RunVirtual 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Kids Run (12 & under)RunnersWalkers +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Your Life 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Rixeyville, VA Rixeyville

Cross Country 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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VALOR 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Haymarket, VA Haymarket

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Spooky Sprint 5K 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Spooky Sprint 5k 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Virtual 24th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk24th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Running with the Saints 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Manassas, VA Manassas

5K Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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IWALK 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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SNCVA 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Walking for Hope, Strength, and Survivorship - SNCVA 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Hope to Walk at VT Annual 5K 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual JMU PASS Charity 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Non-Student: 5KCurrent Student: 5K17 & Under: 5K +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween 5K and Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 24 · Stafford, VA Stafford

1 Mile Kids Run5K5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Sprout 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

1K Fun Run5K Adult

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race

Sun, Oct 25 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race (5K)

Closed

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RVA Mile (aka Regency Mile) & 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

400m Express Run: Ages 5 & UNDERYouth Mile: Ages 9 & UNDERYouth & Adult Mile: Ages 10 & UP +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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=PR= Races: Monster Mash Dash 5K & 1 Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Stroke Comeback Trail

Thu, Oct 29 · Vienna, VA Vienna

Virtual Survivor 1 Mile ChallengeVirtual 5K Run/Walk/RollVirtual Youth Run/Walk/Roll (Ages 5-17)

From $15 Open

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Shenandoah Zombie Run 3 - NOT DEAD YET!

Sat, Oct 31 · Swoope, VA Swoope

Shenandoah Zombie Run 2026

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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River & Bay 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Gloucester Point, VA Gloucester Point

1 Mile Fun RunRiver & Bay 5KRiver & Bay 5K (Race walk)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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I AM Woman 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

5K Run / WalkVIRTUAL - 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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HALLOWEEN HYROX RACE SIM

Sat, Oct 31 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

9:30 AM - Individual9:00 AM - Individual10:30 AM - Doubles +7

From $30 Open Closing Soon 3 spots left

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Run for the Bulls Race Series Presented by Poquoson Education Foundation

Sat, Oct 31 · Poquoson, VA Poquoson

Run for the Bulls Fun Walk5K Run for the Bulls

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Boydton Day Boo Bash 5K Run/Walk and Costume Contest

Sat, Oct 31 · Boydton, VA Boydton

Boydton Day Boo Bash 5K Run/Walk and Costume Contest

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mash 5K at Bold Rock Cidery

Sat, Oct 31 · Nellysford, VA Nellysford

Monster Mash 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Breakthrough Trail 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Petersburg, VA Petersburg

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Last Fright 5K 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · Salem, VA Salem

Last Fright 1 Mile Fun RunLast Fright 5 K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Knight Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Buena Vista, VA Buena Vista

Knight Run 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Fast Before the Feast 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Ferguson Fast Before the Feast 5K (VIRTUAL)Fast Before the Feast 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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=PR= Races: Veterans Day 5K & 1K

Sun, Nov 1 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

1K Fun RunVirtual 1K Fun RunVirtual 5K +3

From $30 Open

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Friends of Montessori Education 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Arlington, VA Arlington

1 Mile5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Alpha Phi Thankful 5k Race

Fri, Nov 6 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

5k Race on GroundsVirtual 5k Race

From $22 Closed

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Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · The Plains, VA The Plains

Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Gus 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

1 Mile1 Mile (13 & Up)5K

From $25 Open

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Feed a Veteran 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: 18 & under1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Salute to Service 5K & 1 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · Suffolk, VA Suffolk

Kid's Mile5k Wheeled Division5K Race Walk +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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CASA Superhero 5K and Kids 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 7 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Kids 1 Mile Fun Run5K WALK5K RUN +2

From $17.5 Open

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The Mosby Foundation 5K Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Staunton, VA Staunton

Mosby Foundation Dog WalkThe Mosby 5K Run

From $20 Open

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3rd Annual Run to the Revolution

Sat, Nov 7 · Goochland, VA Goochland

3rd Annual Run to the Revolution 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Salem, VA Salem

Run for Donuts Fun RunRun for Donuts 5K

From $15 Open

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Hilton Hustle

Sat, Nov 7 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Hilton Hustle 1 Mile Fun RunHilton Hustle 5k

From $15 Open

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Honey & Hops Mead Mile

Sat, Nov 7 · Front Royal, VA Front Royal

Mead MileMead Mile

From $45 Open

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Anime for Miles 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Lorton, VA Lorton

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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(Almost) Veteran's Day Beer Run!

Sat, Nov 7 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Beer Run - Second HeatBeer Run - First Heat

From $30 Open

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Pave The Way 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Abingdon, VA Abingdon

Pave The Way 1K Fun Run/WalkPave The Way 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Andy King Memorial 5K and Kids Run - NEW VIRTUAL 5K OPTION

Sat, Nov 7 · Woodstock, VA Woodstock

Kids RunNEW Virtual 5K5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Maddie's Message Race to Secure 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Maddie’s MileRace to Secure 5KVirtual Race to Secure 5K

From $35 Open

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