Running Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 521 running races in Virginia in 2026 across 145 cities. The next upcoming race is the RRRC Yoga for Runners: Power, Balance, Recovery in Richmond on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

RRRC Yoga for Runners: Power, Balance, Recovery

Thu, Sep 3 · Richmond, VA Richmond

RRRC Yoga for Runners: Power, Balance, RecoveryRRRC Yoga for Runners: Power, Balance, Recovery

From $20 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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ToM Opening Night VA

Fri, Sep 4 · Leesburg, VA Leesburg

Road Open / All Comer's 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Alexei

Fri, Sep 4 · Any City, VA Any City

Virtual Run for Alexei - 1 MileRun For Alexei - 5KRun For Alexei 10K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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9.11 Remembrance Run - Walk - Ruck

Sat, Sep 5 · Weber City, VA Weber City

Road 9.11 Remembrance Run - Walk - Ruck

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Abingdon Soap Box Derby

Sat, Sep 5 · Abingdon, VA Abingdon

Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Good Shepherd Catholic Church International Festival 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Road Mile Run and Walk5K Run and Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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"Track the Future 5K"

Sat, Sep 5 · Axton, VA Axton

Road 2nd Annual Track For The Future 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual Pints And Paws 5K and 1 Mile Run Walk and Pup Strut

Sat, Sep 5 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run Walk and Pup Strut5K Run Walk5K Virtual Run/Walk +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run to Revolution

Sat, Sep 5 · Anyplace, VA Anyplace

Virtual Run to Revolution 5k/1 mile: Samuel AdamsRun to Revolution 5k/1 mile: Dr. Joseph WarrenRun to Revolution 5k/1 mile: Gen. George Washington +3

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Charlottesville Women's Four Miler

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Virtual Women's Four Miler - VirtualWomen's Four Miler

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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=PR= Races: Donut Dash 5K & 1K

Sun, Sep 6 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Virtual Virtual 1K1K Fun Run5K +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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FXBG Trail 10 Miler

Sun, Sep 6 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 10 Miler

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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JMU 9/11 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Non-Student: 5KCurrent College Student: 5K17 and under: 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Town of Bridgewater "Race to the Bottom" 5k

Mon, Sep 7 · Bridgewater, VA Bridgewater

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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RTC Labor Day September 7, 2026 - Swim/Ride/Social

Mon, Sep 7 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Bike & Social

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SUPER GIRL 5K - Virginia Beach

Mon, Sep 7 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Super Girl 5K Beach Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · Haymarket, VA Haymarket

Road Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk Youth (16 & under)Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk Adults (17+)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fall Training 2026 | New Energy Youth Running Team by Tidewater Striders

Tue, Sep 8 · Hampton Roads, VA Hampton Roads

Open

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Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile

Fri, Sep 11 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual VIRTUAL 1 Mile Fun RunKids 1 Mile Fun Run5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Smith Mountain Lake Ultra Triathlon

Fri, Sep 11 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Triathlon The Endure 4-5-6Single Ultra Aquabike (Solo)Single Ultra Duathlon (Solo) +6

From $349 Open Closing Soon

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Run Richmond 16.19

Sat, Sep 12 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road 8 K Run/Walk16.19 K Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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LAKEROX

Sat, Sep 12 · Moneta, VA Moneta

8:00 AM10:00 AM - Doubles9:30 AM +4

From $25 Open Closing Soon 3 spots left

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Navy Federal Vienna & Virtual 5Ks

Sat, Sep 12 · Vienna, VA Vienna

Virtual Vienna 5K (In-Person) - NFCU Employee/ContractorVienna 5K (In-Person) - AdultVirtual 5K - Active/Retired Military +14

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Patriots Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Triathlon Patriots Olympic Triathlon (Individual)Patriots Sprint Triathlon (Individual)Patriots Olympic Aquabike (Individual) +3

From $99 Open Closing Soon

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FALL SESSION

Sat, Sep 12 · Gainesville, VA Gainesville

Road Fall 9:15AM - SATURDAYFall 10:20AM - SATURDAYFall 10:45-11:45AM - SUNDAY

From $145 Open Closing Soon

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Henry County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Ridgeway, VA Ridgeway

Henry County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Charity Dog Walk + Pool Pawty

Sat, Sep 12 · Stephens City, VA Stephens City

Charity Dog Walk & Pool Pawty

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Pleasant Valley 5K Run/Walk, Aquathlon Challenge, and Dog Swim

Sat, Sep 12 · Chantilly, VA Chantilly

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5KAquathlon Challenge - Swim + 5K Run +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Odyssey Trail Running Rampage

Sat, Sep 12 · Millboro, VA Millboro

Trail 50K6 Mile13 Mile +1

From $55 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

Road Eagle Strut 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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South Fork Fly Fishing Tournament

Sat, Sep 12 · Bentonville, VA Bentonville

Adult AnglerJunior Angler

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Katie's Run for the Red Virtual 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Anywhere, VA Anywhere

Virtual Katie's Run for the Red Virtual 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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TCRR's Twilight Delightfully Different 3.5 Miler

Sat, Sep 12 · Petersburg, VA Petersburg

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile Kids Run1 Mile Kids' Run3.5 Miler - 1st Responders +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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StallionsXC Open 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run to the Taproom - Creekside Farm Brewery 5K & 8K

Sat, Sep 12 · King George, VA King George

Road 5K8K Run

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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Joe LaRocco 5K and 1K Elementary School Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Salem, VA Salem

Road Elementary School 1K Fun RunJoe LaRocco 5K

From $7 Open Closing Soon

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Mulberry Island Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Fort Eustis, VA Fort Eustis

Road Mulberry Island 5K RegistrationMulberry Island Half Marathon Registration

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Road

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Cavalier Invitational

Sat, Sep 12 · Earlysville, VA Earlysville

Road Cavalier Invitational

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Buchanan Tri

Sat, Sep 12 · Buchanan, VA Buchanan

Triathlon Buchanan Tri

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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Go for Bo! 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Farmville, VA Farmville

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL 5K5K Hand Cycle +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Margarita 5K at Plaza Antigua

Sat, Sep 12 · Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro

Road Margarita 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Bra-ha-ha 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road 5K First Responders -fire, police, hospital workers, EMT5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Zeta Iota Waterfront Wellness 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Portsmouth, VA Portsmouth

Road Zeta Iota Waterfront Wellness 5K

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Run the Runway

Sun, Sep 13 · Weyers Cave, VA Weyers Cave

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Juju Suicide Prevention 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual 🏃 Run for JuJu 5K Run/Walk💻 Run for JuJu Virtual 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Hopecam 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual 5K - Virtual5K - Live

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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