Running Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 535 running races in Virginia in 2026 across 146 cities. The next upcoming race is the Clinch River Days Festival 5.5K Trail Challenge Run in Saint Paul on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Nutcracker 5k Glow Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Nutcracker MileNutcracker 5k Glow RunNutcracker 5k Glow Run Competitive Walkers

From $15 Open

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Wine 4 Wildlife 4-Miler

Sat, Jul 11 · Goodview, VA Goodview

Virtual Wine 4 Wildlife 4-MilerVIRTUAL Wine 4 Wildlife 4-Miler

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Seven Bends Adventure Race

Sat, Jul 11 · Woodstock, VA Woodstock

7 Hour, 3 Person Team7 Hour Solo7 Hour, 4 Person Team +1

From $135 Open

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Eagle 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Summer Sweat 5K & 10K Race

Sat, Jul 11 · Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro

Road 5K Run10K Race

From $40 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Atlanta) ONLINE - July 11-12, 2026

Sat, Jul 11 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Atlanta) ONLINE - July 11-12, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Youth Adventure Race Camp

Sun, Jul 12 · Massanutten, VA Massanutten

Youth Adventure Racing Camp

From $1200 Open

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Seven Bends Aqua Blaze

Sun, Jul 12 · Woodstock, VA Woodstock

Triathlon 2 Person TeamSolo

From $75 Open

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=PR= Youth Running Camp

Mon, Jul 13 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Open

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High Performance Distance Academy

Mon, Jul 13 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

High Performance Distance Academy

From $75 Open

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SFTC Track Meet #2

Tue, Jul 14 · Bristol, VA Bristol

Open

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Glow All Out 5K Glow Run

Fri, Jul 17 · Winchester, VA Winchester

Road 5KTot Trot

From $10 Open

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2026 Musher Campout Weekend and ISDRA Awards Banquet

Fri, Jul 17 · Mouth Of Wilson, VA Mouth Of Wilson

Banquet Registration (Saturday Events)- Dry Camping Available as Add-onCabin Rental Dry Cabin with Queen size Bed (2 Nights @$50/night=$100)- access to toilet/bathhouseCabin with queen size bed, Access to toilets/bath house, 2 Nights

From $30 Open 3 spots left

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Women's Four Miler Training Program

Sat, Jul 18 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Road Women's Four Miler Training ProgramWomen's Four Miler Virtual Training Program

From $15 Open 75 spots left

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Strasburg Splash Dash 5K and Family Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Strasburg, VA Strasburg

Road Strasburg Splash Dash 5K and Family Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Youth Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Triathlon 17 and OlderVIP and ME (Ages 5-6 or anyone who needs extra support throughout the event)13-16 Year Old +3

From $25 Open

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2026 Cal Tri Williamsburg - 7.19.26

Sun, Jul 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Triathlon Sprint Swim (400 yards)Sponsor - 10x10 TentOlympic Swim (1640 yards) +10

From $23.86 Open

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Reston Youth Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Reston, VA Reston

Triathlon Splash & Dash - Ages 6 to 8Splash & Dash - Ages 9 to 11Splash & Dash - Ages 15 to 17 +5

From $40 Open

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Youth Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Triathlon 11-12 Year OldVIP and ME (Ages 5-6 or anyone who needs extra support throughout the event)7-8 Year Old +3

From $25 Open

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FXBG Trail 10k

Sun, Jul 19 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 10k

From $10 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 50 spots left

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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 45 spots left

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2026 | New Energy Summer Camp

Mon, Jul 20 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Open

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Bluemont 5K

Wed, Jul 22 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 5K

From $10 Open

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RRRC Pony Pasture 5K, in memory of Peter Still

Fri, Jul 24 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Pony Pasture 5KPony Pasture Virtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Hungry Mother Trail Run & Hike

Sat, Jul 25 · Marion, VA Marion

Trail 8 Mile Race8 Mile Hike25k Race

From $35 Open

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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

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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 50 spots left

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Culpeper Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Culpeper, VA Culpeper

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

From $99 Open Closing Soon

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Joggin' for Frogmen 5K - Virtual Racer

Sat, Jul 25 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual 5K GORUCK Virtual Participant5K Virtual ParticipantTadpole Trot Virtual Participant

From $20 Open

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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 Allen Stone 1 Mile Kids Run/WalkAllen Stone 5K Run/WalkAllen Stone Run-Swim-Run

From $20 Open

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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

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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

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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

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=PR= Races: PR Bash 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Virtual Virtual 1K1K Fun RunVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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Coastal Running Camp

Mon, Jul 27 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Coastal Running Camp

From $130 Open 30 spots left

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Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile

Tue, Jul 28 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Kids Mile5K Competitive Walk w/Shirt & 6 Raffle tickets5K Competitive Walk No Shirt Option (and Strider Plus) +2

From $15 Open

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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 38 spots left

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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

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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

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Shootout for Soldiers Virginia

Sat, Aug 1 · Gainesville, VA Gainesville

Player Registration with Game JerseyTeam RegistrationDual Slot Registration +1

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Girls on the Run Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Twilight 5K ParticipantTwilight 5K Miles for a Mission ParticipantTwilight 5K Participant Late Registration +1

From $35 Open

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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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Railroad Days in Appalachia

Sat, Aug 1 · Appalachia, VA Appalachia

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $9 Open

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5K to End Overdose

Sat, Aug 1 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5K (Under 12) +1

From $15 Open

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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

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Sherando Youth Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Stephens City, VA Stephens City

Triathlon 11-12 Youth Triathlon9-10 Youth Triathlon7-8 Youth Triathlon +1

From $40 Open

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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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