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.

FXBG Trail 10 Miler

Sun, Sep 6 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 10 Miler

From $10 Open

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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

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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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Town of Bridgewater "Race to the Bottom" 5k

Mon, Sep 7 · Bridgewater, VA Bridgewater

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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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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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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Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile

Fri, Sep 11 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual VIRTUAL 1 Mile Fun RunKids 1 Mile Fun RunVIRTUAL 5K +1

From $15 Open

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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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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

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LAKEROX

Sat, Sep 12 · Moneta, VA Moneta

8:00 AM9:00 AM8:30 AM +4

From $25 Open 3 spots left

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FALL SESSION

Sat, Sep 12 · Gainesville, VA Gainesville

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

From $145 Open

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YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Road

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Margarita 5K at Plaza Antigua

Sat, Sep 12 · Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro

Road Margarita 5K

From $40 Open

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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

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Buchanan Tri

Sat, Sep 12 · Buchanan, VA Buchanan

Triathlon Buchanan Tri

From $75 Open

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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

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Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Farmville, VA Farmville

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K5K Run/Walk5K Hand Cycle +3

From $25 Open

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Cavalier Invitational

Sat, Sep 12 · Earlysville, VA Earlysville

Road Cavalier Invitational

From $25 Open

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South Fork Fly Fishing Tournament

Sat, Sep 12 · Bentonville, VA Bentonville

Junior AnglerAdult Angler

From $25 Open

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Patriots Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

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

From $99 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

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Odyssey Trail Running Rampage

Sat, Sep 12 · Millboro, VA Millboro

Trail 6 Mile50K26 Mile +1

From $55 Open 30 spots left

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StallionsXC Open 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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TCRR's Twilight Delightfully Different 3.5 Miler

Sat, Sep 12 · Petersburg, VA Petersburg

Virtual 1 Mile Kids' RunVirtual 1 Mile Kids Run3.5 Miler +4

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Chantilly, VA Chantilly

Virtual Aquathlon Challenge - Swim + 5K Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $5 Open 100 spots left

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Bra-ha-ha 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road 5K Run5K First Responders -fire, police, hospital workers, EMT

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

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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

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Hopecam 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual 5K - Live5K - Virtual

From $40 Open

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5th Annual Nobody Walks Alone 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual Wilmington, NC area Nobody Walks Alone 5KPuerto Rico Nobody Walks Alone 5KDallas Nobody Walks Alone 5K +5

From $45 Open

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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

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9/11 Heroes Run - Northern Virginia

Sun, Sep 13 · Oakton, VA Oakton

Road 5K Run - PUSHER5K Run5K Ruck

From $31 Open

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Run the Runway

Sun, Sep 13 · Weyers Cave, VA Weyers Cave

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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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

From $15 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 RegistrationAdult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Run for Healing 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Run for Healing 5K

From $50 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Alexandria, VA

Sun, Sep 13 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +21

From $15 Open

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George Washington Patriot Run 5K & 10 Miler

Sun, Sep 13 · Mount Vernon, VA Mount Vernon

Road 5K- Active Military/Veteran5K - First Responders/Public Safety Personnel5K +3

From $37 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Lynchburg, VA

Sun, Sep 13 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 24th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

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

From $20 Open

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Radford University Tartan 5k, A Twilight Run

Fri, Sep 18 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Virtual Virtual 5k5k Run

From $20 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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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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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Virginia Beach, VA

Sat, Sep 19 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Adult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Fast & Funky 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Virtual 5K Run5K Walk5K Virtual

From $30 Open

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4th Annual Amelia 5k

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

Road Sponsor A Kid4th Annual Amelia 5k

From $35 Open

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