Running Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 442 running races in Virginia in 2026 across 138 cities. The next upcoming race is the Fleet Feet Virginia Beach - CommUNITY Track Series in Virginia Beach on October 21. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Fleet Feet Virginia Beach - CommUNITY Track Series

Wed, Oct 21 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

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Dominion Energy Cap Trail Classic presented by Mungo Homes

Sat, Oct 24 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual smbw Mummy Mile (Kids Run)Virtual 5KFeed More 5K +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Bucks 4 Boobs: Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sat, Oct 24 · Richmond, VA Richmond

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The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery Mile

Sat, Oct 24 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Virtual Discovery MileVirginia Company 5KVirtual Virginia Company 5K +5

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint 5K 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Road Spooky Sprint 5k 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Your Life 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Rixeyville, VA Rixeyville

Road Cross Country 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Crozet Trails Crew 5K/10K Trail Run + Family Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Crozet, VA Crozet

Trail Family Fun RunTrail 5KTrail 10K

From $20 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road Fundraiser plus tent access (Fundraising = $750 - runner is already registered for the MCM and would like race day tent access)MCM Participant Guaranteed Entry (Fundraising = $1,250 & Runner receives free race registration and will have race day tent access)Active Duty - MCM Participant Guaranteed Entry (Fundraising = $1,250 & Runner receives free race registration and race day tent access) +5

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Wolf Creek Runs Wild

Sat, Oct 24 · Narrows, VA Narrows

Road Wolf Creek Runs Wild 5KWolf Creek Runs Wild 10K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Cleveland) ONLINE - October 24-25, 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Cleveland) ONLINE - October 24-25, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Road 5kScarecrow Sprint

From $17.17 Open Closing Soon

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VALOR 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Haymarket, VA Haymarket

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Greasy-Gooney 10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Browntown, VA Browntown

Road 10K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Frick & Frack 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Trail Survivor Rate (special discounted entry fee for all cancer survivors)5k Walk or RunFrick and Frack Kids 100yd Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Into the Darkness Night Trail Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Trail Night Trail Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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SNCVA 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Richmond, VA Richmond

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

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual JMU PASS Charity 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hope to Walk at VT Annual 5K 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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IWALK 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Road 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Virtual 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

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween 5K and Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 24 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Andy's Backyard Ultra

Sat, Oct 24 · Earlysville, VA Earlysville

Ultra Andy's Backyard Ultra

From $100 Open Closing Soon 91 spots left

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Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. Low Key Halloween Haunts

Sun, Oct 25 · Charles City, VA Charles City

Road 5k10k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ainsley's Angels MCM Complete check-in

Sun, Oct 25 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road MCM RunnerMCM Rider

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Ainsley's Angels MCM Morning Check-in

Sun, Oct 25 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road MCM RunnerMCM Rider

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Locust Grove, VA

Sun, Oct 25 · Locust Grove, VA Locust Grove

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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RVA Mile (aka Regency Mile) & 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Road 400m Express Run: Ages 5 & UNDERYouth & Adult Mile: Ages 10 & UPYouth Mile: Ages 9 & UNDER +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Sprout 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Road 1K Fun Run5K Adult

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Oct 25 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Marine Corps Marathon Bibs from FARC

Sun, Oct 25 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road Marathon

From $250 Open 15 spots left

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2026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road Marine Corp Marathon

From $120 Open 25 spots left

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Fight Cancer Halloween 5K!

Sun, Oct 25 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Road 5K (no shirt)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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RRRC Volunteers for Virginia Brain Tumor Walk and Race

Sun, Oct 25 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road Survivor

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Stroke Comeback Trail

Thu, Oct 29 · Vienna, VA Vienna

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

From $15 Open

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Halloween Scavenger Hunt Fun Run

Thu, Oct 29 · Winchester, VA Winchester

Road Halloween Scavenger Hunt Fun Run

From $6 Open Closing Soon

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RRRC Miles & Mindset: The Men’s Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Miles & Mindset: The Men’s RunMiles & Mindset: The Men’s Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mash 5K at Bold Rock Cidery

Sat, Oct 31 · Nellysford, VA Nellysford

Road Monster Mash 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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YMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10K & 2 Mile Family Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Road YMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 2 Mile Family WalkYMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Get Good Challenge

Sat, Oct 31 · Anywhere, VA Anywhere

Virtual Test 2Test 1Get Good Challenge +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Last Fright 5K 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · Salem, VA Salem

Road Last Fright 1 Mile Fun RunLast Fright 5 K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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River & Bay 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Gloucester Point, VA Gloucester Point

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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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Knight Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Buena Vista, VA Buena Vista

Road Knight Run 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Trail 5K Trail Race7 Mile Trail Race12 Mile Trail Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Bulls Race Series Presented by Poquoson Education Foundation

Sat, Oct 31 · Poquoson, VA Poquoson

Road Run for the Bulls Fun Walk5K Run for the Bulls

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Micron Rainbow Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Manassas, VA Manassas

Open Closing Soon

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I AM Woman 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Virtual VIRTUAL - 5K Run / Walk5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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HALLOWEEN HYROX RACE SIM

Sat, Oct 31 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

9:30 AM - Individual8:00 AM - Individual10:30 AM - Doubles +7

From $30 Open Closing Soon 3 spots left

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