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.

2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race

Fri, Sep 25 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

Road PARENT/GUARDIAN REGISTRATION (To supervise registrants AGES 6 & UNDER)1K Fun Run

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Giant Acorn Triathlon

Sat, Sep 26 · Spotsylvania, VA Spotsylvania

Triathlon Giant Acorn Olympic Triathlon (Individual)Giant Acorn Sprint Triathlon RelayGiant Acorn Sprint Aquabike (Individual) +3

From $99 Open

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Run the Rock | Rockville

Sat, Sep 26 · Rockville, VA Rockville

Road Run the Rock | Rockville 5K

From $30 Open

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Colonial Chapter 5K - Corps Regimental Association

Sat, Sep 26 · Fort Eustis, VA Fort Eustis

Road 5K Colonial Chapter - SCRA Fundraiser

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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RRRC Free Rucking Session

Sat, Sep 26 · Richmond, VA Richmond

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Buff Betty Adventure Race

Sat, Sep 26 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Buff Betty Women's Adventure Race

From $160 Open 100 spots left

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Neptune’s 8K Race

Sat, Sep 26 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Kids Crab Crawler8K

From $20 Open 40 spots left

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Eagle Nation 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Berryville, VA Berryville

Road Eagle Nation 5k- K12 StudentsEagle Nation 5k- Community MemberEagle Nation 5k- SVR Member

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Richmond, Virginia

Sat, Sep 26 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Road 5K Run - PUSHER5K Ruck5K Run

From $36 Open

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Annual FFRC E-Race Domestic Violence

Sat, Sep 26 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

Road Annual FFRC E-Race Domestic Violence 5k run/walk

From $25 Open

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Springfield VA Knights of Columbus 5K Fun Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Fairfax Station, VA Fairfax Station

Road Springfield VA Knights of Columbus 5K 2026

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M +1

From $30 Open

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Trails 4 Miles

Sat, Sep 26 · Stephens City, VA Stephens City

Road One Mile Fun Run/Walk4 Mile RunMountain Bike Time Trial

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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NNS 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Road NNS 5K

From $20 Open

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TaterFest's Couch Potato 1K/5K!

Sat, Sep 26 · Mount Jackson, VA Mount Jackson

Road TaterFest's Couch Potato 1k!TaterFest's Couch Potato 5k!

From $25 Open

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I thought this was a good idea 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Front Royal, VA Front Royal

Road I thought this was a good idea 5K

From $45 Open

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Freedom Futbol Club First Annual 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Warrenton, VA Warrenton

Road Freedom Futbol Club First Annual 5K

From $35 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sat, Sep 26 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 5K Run5K Ruck5K Run - PUSHER

From $31 Open

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Cville Pride 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Road Cville Pride 5K Run and Walk

From $35 Open

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EAST COAST OPEN WATER FESTIVAL

Sat, Sep 26 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Triathlon Half Mile Race (9&Under)One Mile RaceHalf Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash +3

From $85 Open

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AVFRD Harvest Blaze 5K Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Road Kids' Spark Sprint5K

From $20 Open

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Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

Road One-Mile Fun WalkGood Medicine 5KFresh Start Fair

From $0 Open

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Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Tysons, VA Tysons

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5KVirtual Runner

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Guinea Jubilee 2026 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Hayes, VA Hayes

Road 1 Mile Kids Crabby Fun Run5K

From $10 Open

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ECDC 5K Run for Refugees

Sat, Sep 26 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road ECDC 5K Run for Refugees

From $40 Open

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VetFest Lebanon VA

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, VA Lebanon

Road 5K Run/Walk12K Ruck12K Run

From $20 Open

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Beaver Tail Trail 4 Miler

Sat, Sep 26 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Trail 4-Miler

From $25 Open

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The Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler

Sat, Sep 26 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Virtual (Virtual) 4 Mile RUN(Virtual) 4 Mile WALK4+ Mile RUN +3

From $30 Open

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Mission Possible 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

Road Mission Possible 5k

From $30 Open

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FXBG Trail Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 27 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail Half Marathon

From $10 Open

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Do it Your Way 0.5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Reston, VA Reston

Road VIPFamilies (up to 5 members)Student +1

From $10 Open 16 spots left

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=PR= Races: South Lakes 10K & 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual Virtual 5K5K10K +1

From $40 Open

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Tour de Trail: Pentagon Memorial

Sun, Sep 27 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Virtual 2026 Tour de Trail: Pentagon Memorial – Walking2026 Tour de Trail: Pentagon Memorial – CyclingVirtual 2026 Tour de Trail: Pentagon Memorial

From $40 Open

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Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k

From $59.99 Open

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Association of the United States Army Southern Virginia 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Charles City, VA Charles City

Road 5K Run/Walk10k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Road RUN! GEEK! RUN! 1-Mile Fun RunRUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Manassas, VA

Sun, Sep 27 · Manassas, VA Manassas

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 1PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +22

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Midlothian, VA

Sun, Sep 27 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Level I Coaching Certification: Central Time Zone (Memphis) ONLINE - September 28-29, 2026

Mon, Sep 28 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Central Time Zone (Memphis) ONLINE - September 28-29, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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2026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay

Thu, Oct 1 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Virtual 5KVIRTUAL 5K5K (With Valid Student ID) +11

From $26 Open 40 spots left

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MAESSR's Second Annual Virtual Springer Sprint 2026

Thu, Oct 1 · Goochland, VA Goochland

Virtual Virtual 10K Run

From $60 Open

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RRRC Yoga for Runners: Power, Balance, Recovery

Thu, Oct 1 · Richmond, VA Richmond

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

From $20 Open 15 spots left

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Breast Run Ever 2026

Fri, Oct 2 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Breast Run Ever

From $35 Open

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13th Annual St Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run

Fri, Oct 2 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Virtual 1.5 M1.5 M Virtual5k Virtual +3

From $10 Open

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SpeakUp5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Virtual Run/WalkByrd Park

From $30 Open

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Oatlands 5K - Miles for Mammograms

Sat, Oct 3 · Leesburg, VA Leesburg

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Run with the Rams x Capital Run Club Open 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

Road Run with the Rams x Capital Run Club Open 5k

From $25 Open

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Anchor Scholarship Foundation 5K and FunRun

Sat, Oct 3 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Virtual Anchor Scholarship FoundationVirtual 5KAnchor Scholarship Foundation 5K and FunRun

From $35 Open

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High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Farmville, VA Farmville

Road 5kHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Potomac Shores 2026 Trail Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Dumfries, VA Dumfries

Trail 5K10K

From $0 Open

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