Running Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 530 running races in Virginia in 2026 across 143 cities. The next upcoming race is the Healthy Living Expo 2026 5K in Virginia Beach on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

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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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Surfers Healing 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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MCVA 2.50K Family Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Christiansburg, VA Christiansburg

Open

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Bean's Way Fun Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Bean's Way Fun Run

From $40 Open

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Face the Forest 5K (Obstacle Course Race)

Sat, Aug 15 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

OCR 8:40 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual9:00 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual9:30 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual +17

From $45 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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The BREW Mile

Sat, Aug 15 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Road 3- The BREW Mile - 4 person team2- The BREW Mile 2 person team6- The (root)BREW Mile (non alcoholic) - 4 person team +3

From $30 Open

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Middlebrook Mornin 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Middlebrook, VA Middlebrook

Road Middlebrook Mornin 5K

From $30 Open

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Fort Lewis 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Salem, VA Salem

Road 3K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Lucky Coin Multisport Youth Triathlon Series - Race Four - Mount Vernon Park

Sun, Aug 16 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Triathlon 2026 Lucky Coin Multisport - Mount Vernon Park

From $62.5 Open

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Steve Thompson 8K

Sun, Aug 16 · Springfield, VA Springfield

Road 8K

From $10 Open

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Luray Triathlon & Duathlon

Sun, Aug 16 · Luray, VA Luray

Triathlon Triathlon Olympic (Individual)Sprint Duathlon (Relay Team)Wetsuit Sprint +9

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Devil's Den 10 Miler

Sun, Aug 16 · Culpeper, VA Culpeper

Virtual Virtual 10 Miler10 Miler

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Flippin' 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Flippin' 1 Mile Fun RunFlippin' 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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RVA Duck Fest: Volunteers

Sat, Aug 22 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Open

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Monitor Merrimac District of the Colonial Virginia Council - Scouting America Scout Strong 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Hampton, VA Hampton

Road Monitor Merrimac Scout Strong 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Chrysalis Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Middleburg, VA Middleburg

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Shenandoah River Adventure Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Bentonville, VA Bentonville

SRSP 5 HourSRSP 12 Hour

From $140 Open

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DLS 5k & 1-Mile for Lewy Body Dementia

Sat, Aug 22 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road DLS 5k for LBDDLS 5k for LBD Early BirdDLS 1-Mile Run for LBD +2

From $15 Open

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10th Annual Ditch Diggers Dash & Touch a Truck

Sun, Aug 23 · Manassas, VA Manassas

Road 5K Run/WalkKids' Fun Run (Includes Touch a Truck)Touch a Truck Ticket

From $15 Open

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FXBG Trail 8 Miler

Sun, Aug 23 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 8 Miler

From $10 Open

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Morais Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sun, Aug 23 · Bealeton, VA Bealeton

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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RVA Sprint

Sun, Aug 23 · Rockville, VA Rockville

Triathlon Kid's Splash & DashBeginner-Only TriathlonBeginner-Only Duathlon +4

From $30 Open

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2026 NOVA Running Club 5K

Tue, Aug 25 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 2026 NOVA Running Club 5K

From $30 Open

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CHKD RunWalk for the Kids

Sat, Aug 29 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

Virtual Stroller Passenger 2 Mile Walk (3 & under)Virtual 2 Mile - Price Includes Postage within the US.2 Mile Walk +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon 17 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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ICF 2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" Run/Walk to Benefit Orphans & Vulnerable Children

Sat, Aug 29 · Fairfax Station, VA Fairfax Station

Virtual 2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" - VIRTUAL RACE2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" to Benefit Iraqi Orphans & Vulnerable Children

From $15 Open

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Ashland Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Ashland, VA Ashland

Virtual 2026 Virtual Ashland 5k2026 Ashland 5k2026 Ashland Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Dulles 5K/10K on the Runway

Sat, Aug 29 · Chantilly, VA Chantilly

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Level I Coaching Certification: Pacific Time Zone (Cheyenne) ONLINE - August 29-30, 2026

Sat, Aug 29 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Pacific Time Zone (Cheyenne) ONLINE - August 29-30, 2026

From $340 Open Closing Soon 38 spots left

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Bikes & Beers Herndon

Sat, Aug 29 · Herndon, VA Herndon

15 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (8:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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The Run League Presents: Summerfest 5k & 10k

Sat, Aug 29 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Virtual Summerfest 5KSummerfest 10KSummerfest 10K Virtual Option +1

From $35 Open

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Coastal Edge Presents The Wareing’s Beach Bum Classic

Sat, Aug 29 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Triathlon Coastal Edge Presents Wareing’s Beach Bum Classic

From $40 Open

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17th Annual Fawn Lake Adult and Youth Triathlons

Sun, Aug 30 · Spotsylvania, VA Spotsylvania

Triathlon Youth Triathlon 6-11 Years OldYouth Triathlon 10-15Adult Triathlon (15 and Up) +1

From $50 Open 29 spots left

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2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.30.26

Sun, Aug 30 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Triathlon Sprint SwimBike5KSprint Swim (400 yards) +4

From $23.86 Open

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Coastal Edge ECSC 5K

Sun, Aug 30 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Coastal Edge ECSC 5k

From $40 Open

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Cross Country 3-Miler and Club Picnic

Sun, Aug 30 · Vienna, VA Vienna

Road XCKids Fun RunPicnic Only

From $10 Open

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The Jay Walkers Challenge

Tue, Sep 1 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Virtual The Jay Walkers Challenge

From $25 Open

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Foundation for Rural Service - Rural Run/Walk 5K

Tue, Sep 1 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Virtual FRS Rural Run/Walk 5K

From $40 Open

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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

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ToM Opening Night VA

Fri, Sep 4 · Leesburg, VA Leesburg

Road Open / All Comer's 5K

From $25 Open

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Charlottesville Women's Four Miler

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Virtual Women's Four MilerWomen's Four Miler - Virtual

From $40 Open

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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 Virtual Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk +5

From $0 Open

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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

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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

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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

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Abingdon Soap Box Derby

Sat, Sep 5 · Abingdon, VA Abingdon

Open

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=PR= Races: Donut Dash 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Virtual 1K Fun RunVirtual 1KVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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FXBG Trail 10 Miler

Sun, Sep 6 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 10 Miler

From $10 Open

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