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.

9/11 Heroes Run - Quantico, Virginia

Sat, Sep 19 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Road 5K Ruck5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run - 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/Walk11th Annual Chas Foundation 5K

From $25 Open

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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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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 38 spots left

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City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash

Sat, Sep 19 · Franklin, VA Franklin

Virtual City of Franklin Pumpkin DashCity of Franklin Trick or Trot 5KVirtual City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K

From $20 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

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Downtown Mile for CASA

Sat, Sep 19 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road Wave 2 - Men ages 15 and upWave 3 - Youth ages 6-14Wave 4 - CASA Superhero Run - Family Wave +1

From $30 Open

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The Salvation Army: Run for Hope

Sat, Sep 19 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road 1 - Mile Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rock the Beat 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · CHESAPEAKE, VA CHESAPEAKE

Virtual Kids 1 Mile5k Virtual5k +1

From $25 Open

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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

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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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Hokie Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

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

From $33 Open

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Running is Lit 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Abingdon, VA Abingdon

Road Running is Lit 5k

From $20 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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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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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Arlington, VA

Sun, Sep 20 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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FCEF Run for the Schools 5K and 1Mile

Sun, Sep 20 · Falls Church, VA Falls Church

Road 1M for FCCPS Staff Members1 Mile Fun Run (18 & Under)1 Mile Fun Run (19 & Over) +3

From $20 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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5th Annual MK's March: DMV CurePSP 5K Run and 1.5-Mile Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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SuperH 5K Run, Walk and Wheel

Sun, Sep 20 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Virtual Fun Run (untimed)Wheelchair 5KRecumbent Bike 5K +4

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Virginia Beach, VA

Sun, Sep 20 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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Training with Matt

Wed, Sep 23 · Richmond, VA Richmond

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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

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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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Eagle Nation 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Berryville, VA Berryville

Road Eagle Nation 5k- K12 StudentsEagle Nation 5k

From $15 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 Closing Soon

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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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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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Giant Acorn Triathlon

Sat, Sep 26 · Spotsylvania, VA Spotsylvania

Triathlon Giant Acorn Olympic Triathlon (Individual)Giant Acorn Olympic Aquabike (Individual)Giant Acorn Olympic Triathlon Relay +3

From $99 Open Closing Soon

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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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Mission Possible 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

Road Mission Possible 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Richmond, Virginia

Sat, Sep 26 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Road 5K Run5K Ruck5K Run - PUSHER

From $31 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sat, Sep 26 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 5K Run - PUSHER5K Ruck5K Run

From $31 Open

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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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AVFRD Harvest Blaze 5K Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Road Kids' Spark Sprint5K

From $20 Open

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EAST COAST OPEN WATER FESTIVAL

Sat, Sep 26 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Triathlon Half Mile Race (9&Under)Half Mile Splash / Half Mile DashOne Mile Race +3

From $85 Open

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VetFest Lebanon VA

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, VA Lebanon

Road 5K Run/Walk12K Run12K Ruck

From $20 Open

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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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ECDC 5K Run for Refugees

Sat, Sep 26 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road ECDC 5K Run for Refugees

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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

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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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Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

Road One-Mile Fun WalkGood Medicine 5KFresh Start Fair

From $0 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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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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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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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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