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.

Hopecam 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual 5K - Live5K - Virtual

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers Arena Climb - Stafford County, VA

Sun, Sep 13 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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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 Brave 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Virtual Run Brave 5K RegistrationVirtual Run Brave 5K registrationRun Brave Kids Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Northern Virginia

Sun, Sep 13 · Oakton, VA Oakton

Road 5K Ruck5K Run - PUSHER5K Run

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Virtual 5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Lynchburg, VA

Sun, Sep 13 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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George Washington Patriot Run 5K & 10 Miler

Sun, Sep 13 · Mount Vernon, VA Mount Vernon

Road 5K5K- Active Military/Veteran5K - First Responders/Public Safety Personnel +3

From $37 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Juju Suicide Prevention 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

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

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Alexandria, VA

Sun, Sep 13 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 44th & 5th Grade - 1 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile

Sun, Sep 13 · Portsmouth, VA Portsmouth

Road Crawford Street MileERR 10K Run/WalkERR Competitive 10K Walk +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Lilly and Blair's Run, Roll, and Stroll (+ Play!)

Sun, Sep 13 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Virtual Run, Roll, and Stroll ADULT (+ shirt!)Run, Roll, and Stroll Late Sign Up ADULT (No Shirt)Virtual 5K +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Special Olympics Pepsi 10k run / 2 mile walk

Fri, Sep 18 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Virtual Virtual 2 mile walk2 mile walk IN-PERSON10K run IN-PERSON (no dogs, no strollers) +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Radford University Tartan 5k, A Twilight Run

Fri, Sep 18 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Virtual 5k RunVirtual 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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St. Andrew the Apostle 10K/5K/Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Clifton, VA Clifton

Road Kid's Fun Run10K5K

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Arkema 5K Race & One Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Chatham, VA Chatham

Road One Mile Fun RunArkema 5K RunArkema 5K Walk

From $5 Open

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Bull Run Hunt K95K

Sat, Sep 19 · Rapidan, VA Rapidan

Virtual Dog friendly 5kCanicrossVirtual run +1

From $30 Open

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City Point Races

Sat, Sep 19 · Hopewell, VA Hopewell

Road Kinder-DashCity Point 1/4 MileKids Fun Run +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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New River Trail Challenge

Sat, Sep 19 · Max Meadows, VA Max Meadows

Triathlon New River Challenge Triathlon - RelayNew River Challenge Triathlon - Individual

From $90 Open

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Rock the Beat 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · CHESAPEAKE, VA CHESAPEAKE

Virtual Kids 1 Mile5k5k Virtual +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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REMINGTON DINO STOMP

Sat, Sep 19 · Remington, VA Remington

Open Closing Soon

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The Salvation Army: Run for Hope

Sat, Sep 19 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road 1 - Mile Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Anna McKnight Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Saint Paul, VA Saint Paul

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Norristown) ONLINE - September 19-20, 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Norristown) ONLINE - September 19-20, 2026

From $340 Open Closing Soon 14 spots left

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Running is Lit 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Abingdon, VA Abingdon

Road Running is Lit 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual Amelia 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Amelia Court House, VA Amelia Court House

Road 4th Annual Amelia 5kSponsor A Kid

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The RVA Relays Papa Johns GLOW RUN

Sat, Sep 19 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

Road Glow Run Community Race

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Henrico Alumni & Friends Inaugural 5K Fun Run/Walk!

Sat, Sep 19 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Virtual VIRTUAL Henrico Alumni & Friends Inaugural 5K Fun Run/Walk!Henrico Alumni & Friends Inaugural 5K Fun Run/Walk!

From $25 Open

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Laurel Ridge Community College 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Middletown, VA Middletown

Road Laurel Ridge Community College 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hokie Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Virtual Hokie 5K with no finisher medalHokie 5K with finisher HokieBird medalVIRTUAL Hokie 5K with Finisher Medal +5

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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Fast & Funky 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Virtual 5K Virtual5K Walk5K Run

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

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Wildcat 5K and Family Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Road Family Fun RunFamily Fun RunWildcat 5K +1

From $20 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Quantico, Virginia

Sat, Sep 19 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Road 5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +2

From $32 Open

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12th Annual Chas Foundation 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Suffolk, VA Suffolk

Road Chas Foundation 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Competitive Walk5k Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Smith Mountain Lake Walk to End Poverty

Sat, Sep 19 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Road Smith Mountain Lake Walk to End Poverty

From $10 Open

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Downtown Mile for CASA

Sat, Sep 19 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road Wave 3 - Youth ages 6-14Wave 1 - Women ages 15 and upWave 2 - Men ages 15 and up +1

From $30 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Virginia Beach, VA

Sun, Sep 20 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +21

From $15 Open

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Robious Landing Triathlon

Sun, Sep 20 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Triathlon Kid's TriathlonKid's DuathlonSprint Aquabike +4

From $55 Open 80 spots left

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Arlington, VA

Sun, Sep 20 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MilePreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Mechanicsville, VA

Sun, Sep 20 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 16th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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Virginia Beach XC Series

Sun, Sep 20 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road VBXC series #1 2kVBXC series #2 2kVBXC series #3 2k +3

From $10 Open

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SuperH 5K Run, Walk and Wheel

Sun, Sep 20 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Virtual Fun Run (untimed)5K for MedStar EmployeesRecumbent Bike 5K +4

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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FCEF Run for the Schools 5K and 1Mile

Sun, Sep 20 · Falls Church, VA Falls Church

Road 1 Mile Fun Run (19 & Over)1 Mile Fun Run (18 & Under)1M for FCCPS Staff Members +3

From $20 Open

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5th Annual MK's March: DMV CurePSP 5K Run and 1.25-Mile Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 1.25 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Training with Matt

Wed, Sep 23 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Open

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Harvest Moon Run 5k and 8k

Fri, Sep 25 · Axton, VA Axton

Road Harvest Moon Ruck 5kHarvest Moon 5kHarvest Moon 8k

From $30 Open

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

Fri, Sep 25 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Road 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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