Running Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 522 running races in Virginia in 2026 across 143 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 | New Energy Summer Camp in Chesapeake on July 20. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Youth Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Triathlon VIP and ME (Ages 5-6 or anyone who needs extra support throughout the event)7-8 Year Old9-10 Year Old +3

From $25 Open

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Lucky Coin Multisport Youth Triathlon Series - Race Three - Riverside

Sun, Jul 19 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Triathlon 2026 Lucky Coin Multisport - Riverside

From $62.5 Open Closing Soon 58 spots left

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FXBG Trail 10k

Sun, Jul 19 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 10k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Cal Tri Williamsburg - 7.19.26

Sun, Jul 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Triathlon 10KOlympic Swim (1640 yards)Sprint Triathlon +10

From $23.86 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Living Expo 2026 5K

Sun, Jul 19 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Healthy Living Expo 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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SUMMER SURGE

Sun, Jul 19 · Clifton, VA Clifton

Open

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Youth Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Triathlon 11-12 Year Old9-10 Year Old7-8 Year Old +3

From $25 Open

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VBLA Junior Guard Ocean Rescue Camp (July 20 - 24)

Mon, Jul 20 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

VBLA Junior Guard Ocean Rescue Camp (July 20 - 24)

From $199 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Bluemont 5K

Wed, Jul 22 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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RRRC Pony Pasture 5K, in memory of Peter Still

Fri, Jul 24 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Pony Pasture Virtual 5KPony Pasture 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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27th Annual Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races - 7/25/26 - 31st Street Park

Sat, Jul 25 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Triathlon Virtual Allen Stone 1 Mile Kids Run/WalkAllen Stone 1 Mile Kids Run/WalkVirtual Allen Stone 5K Run/Walk +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Culpeper Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Culpeper, VA Culpeper

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

From $99 Open Closing Soon

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Creeper Trail Run to End Cancer - 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Damascus, VA Damascus

Road 4th Annual Creeper Trail Run to End Cancer

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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SHENANDOAH VALLEY RUNNERS Presents SPEAR TRAIL SERIES

Sat, Jul 25 · Stephens City, VA Stephens City

Trail SPEAR 5K Trail RaceSPEAR 10K Trail RaceSPEAR 50k Trail Race +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Hungry Mother Trail Run & Hike

Sat, Jul 25 · Marion, VA Marion

Trail 8 Mile Hike8 Mile Race25k Race

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Joggin' for Frogmen 5K - Virtual Racer

Sat, Jul 25 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual Tadpole Trot Virtual Participant5K GORUCK Virtual Participant5K Virtual Participant

From $20 Open

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Strasburg Splash Dash 5K and Family Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Strasburg, VA Strasburg

Road Strasburg Splash Dash 5K and Family Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rock The Clinch ~ Select SIGN UP and register to receive the '26 Special Edition T-shirt

Sat, Jul 25 · Richlands, VA Richlands

Rock The Clinch ~ Select SIGN UP and register to receive the '26 Special Edition T-shirt (Select Donate for additional Donations)

From $40 Open

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LoCo Sprint Tri

Sun, Jul 26 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Triathlon 2 Person Relay Team3 Person Relay TeamTriathlon

From $45 Open Closing Soon 4 spots left

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=PR= Races: PR Bash 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Virtual 1K Fun RunVirtual 1K5K +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hope and Healing 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Jul 26 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile

Tue, Jul 28 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Kids Mile5K Run/Walk W/ Shirt & 6 Raffle Tickets5K Run/Walk No Shirt Option (and Strider Plus) +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Endless Summer 1-Mile Run & Relay

Wed, Jul 29 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Road Endless Summer 1-Mile Run & RelayEndless Summer Kids' Race (100M Dash)

From $1 Open Closing Soon

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Kemper’s Downhill Mile

Fri, Jul 31 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Road Kemper’s Downhill Mile

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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5K to End Overdose

Sat, Aug 1 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual 5K (Under 12)Virtual 5K5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Shootout for Soldiers Virginia

Sat, Aug 1 · Gainesville, VA Gainesville

Team RegistrationPlayer Registration with Game JerseyDual Slot Registration +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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Run / Walk / Move for Ron Brown

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Virtual Run / Walk / Move for Ron Brown

From $30 Open

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Loudoun Mini Athletes' Tri

Sat, Aug 1 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Triathlon 12-14 Years Old9-11 Years Old15-16 Years Old +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Railroad Days 5K in Appalachia, VA

Sat, Aug 1 · Appalachia, VA Appalachia

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $9 Open Closing Soon

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Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Charleston) ONLINE - August 1-2, 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Charleston) ONLINE - August 1-2, 2026

From $340 Open Closing Soon 38 spots left

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Cuts With Cops - Presented by Fleet Feet Roanoke, Carilion Children's, and Roanoke County Sheriffs + Police Depts

Sat, Aug 1 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Open Closing Soon

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Breathe n Run 5k for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Sat, Aug 1 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Breathe n Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Flash Fit Virtual 5k/10k/Half!

Sun, Aug 2 · Arlington, VA, VA Arlington, VA

Open

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Gaar Mountain Running Camp 2026

Sun, Aug 2 · Madison, VA Madison

Gaar Mountain Running Camp 2026

From $710 Open Closing Soon

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Sherando Youth Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Stephens City, VA Stephens City

Triathlon 9-10 Youth Triathlon13-15 Youth Triathlon7-8 Youth Triathlon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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44th Annual Draper Mile (2026)

Fri, Aug 7 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Road Draper Mile

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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CDR SuperHero Trike Trek and Community Day

Sat, Aug 8 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Corporate Race TeamAdult Tricycle Race - $1,000 Fundraising GoalAdult Junior (ages 18 to 22) Tricycle Race - $500 Fundraising Goal +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Zeta Iota Waterfront Wellness 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Portsmouth, VA Portsmouth

Road Zeta Iota Waterfront Wellness 5K

From $25 Open

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3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K

Sat, Aug 8 · King George, VA King George

Road 3H Trail Half MarathonDahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K

From $65 Open

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Harrisonburg Youth TryAthlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Triathlon Youth TryAthlon (Ages 11-14)Youth TryAthlon (Ages 5-10)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Strider Mile

Sat, Aug 8 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road Strider MileStrider Mile Competitive Walk

From $25 Open

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Salem Distance Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Salem, VA Salem

Road Kids Run5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Ashburn Village Kids Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Triathlon 6 - 8 Youth Triathlon- Resident13 - 15 Youth Triathlon11 - 12 Youth Triathlon +9

From $0 Open

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Farm Festival 5k

Sat, Aug 8 · Ashland, VA Ashland

Road Farm Festival 5K

From $40 Open

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Dead of Summer 6K

Sat, Aug 8 · Jeffersonton, VA Jeffersonton

Road Dead of Summer 6K

From $30 Open

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Family Night at the Track and Meet of Miles

Sun, Aug 9 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 1 Mile3K

From $0 Open

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Face the Forest 5K (Obstacle Course Race)

Sat, Aug 15 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

OCR 8:55 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual9:15 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual9:20 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual +17

From $45 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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