Running Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 674 running races in Virginia in 2026 across 173 cities. The next upcoming race is the Don't Struggle In Silence 5k in Norfolk on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Best Friends Walk Together

Sat, May 2 · Onancock, VA Onancock

Best Friends Walk Together 2026

From $25 Open

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Team AIMS Marathon Training Program

Sat, May 2 · Herndon, VA Herndon

Virtual Full Marathon Training10 Miler TrainingHalf Marathon Training (13.1 Miles)

From $90 Open 50 spots left

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Lexington Road and River Relay

Sat, May 2 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Road Team RegistrationSolo Registration

From $35 Open

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Innsbrook Mile

Sat, May 2 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Road Adult & Youth Innsbrook 1-Mile Run

From $20 Open

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Step Up and Step Out 2026

Sat, May 2 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

Road Step Up Stair ClimbStep Out Walk/Run

From $40 Open

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Coastal Edge Furry Friend Walk

Sat, May 2 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Coastal Edge Furry Friend Walk

From $40 Open

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The Arc's 5th Annual Community Pickleball Challenge

Sat, May 2 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Teen Bracket - 2026 Community Pickleball Challenge2026 Community Pickleball Challenge

From $30 Open

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Charlottesville High School's Band On The Run 5K run/walk

Sat, May 2 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Virtual Band on the Run 5KVirtual Band on the Run 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Port Haven International Academy Leadership 5K

Sat, May 2 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road Leadership 5K

From $35 Open

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Run Wild Races XII: Run for Tortoises Spring 2026 @ Metro Richmond Zoo

Sat, May 2 · Moseley, VA Moseley

Virtual Mini 1 MileWild NinjaNinja Full Access Spectator +2

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Charlotte) ONLINE - May 2-3, 2026

Sat, May 2 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Charlotte) ONLINE - May 2-3, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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2026 Manion WOD - Direct Action Athletics

Sat, May 2 · Mechancisville, VA Mechancisville

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open

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Martinsville Half Marathon and 5k

Sat, May 2 · Martinsville, VA Martinsville

Road All Vets 5K RuckMartinsville 5KMartinsville Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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May the Forest Be With You

Sat, May 2 · King George, VA King George

Trail May the Forest Be With You 5k

From $35 Open

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Festival for the Brave 5k and Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Montross, VA Montross

Road Festival for the Brave 5k and Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (18)

Sat, May 2 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Cougar Literacy Run

Sat, May 2 · Manassas Park, VA Manassas Park

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $5 Open

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Kiwanis Club of Wythe County 5K

Sat, May 2 · Wytheville, VA Wytheville

Road Kiwanis Club of Wythe County 5K

From $20 Open

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LifeSpring Pregnancy Centers 5K Race

Sat, May 2 · Culpeper, VA Culpeper

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BON AIR 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN

Sat, May 2 · N. Chesterfield, VA N. Chesterfield

Road 1 MILE FUN RUNBON AIR 5K

From $15 Open

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Feline Fundraiser 5k

Sat, May 2 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Tabb High School May Day 5K

Sat, May 2 · Yorktown, VA Yorktown

Road Tabb High May Day 5K

From $30 Open

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Ashburn Village Fiesta 5K/10K/Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Road Fun Run: Non-ResidentFun Run: Ashburn Village Residents5K: Elementary School +4

From $15 Open

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Mountain Mother's Day 5k & Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Covington, VA Covington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run/WalkSponsorship 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Glebe Elementary 5K & Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 1Mile5K

From $10 Open

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Perfect Day 50K - Massanutten

Sat, May 2 · Keezletown, VA Keezletown

Road Team of 2IndividualTeam of 3

From $99 Open

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Smith Mountain Lake Sprint Triathlon Presented by Charlene Jones REMAX Lakefront Realty

Sat, May 2 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Triathlon Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon RelaySmith Mountain Lake Triathlon (Individual)Smith Mountain Lake Aquabike (Individual)

From $89 Open

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Mindful Miles

Sat, May 2 · Bowling Green, VA Bowling Green

Road Youth 1 MileAdult 1 Mile5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Company 5 Hometown Hero 5k

Sat, May 2 · Maidens, VA Maidens

Road Company 5 Hometown Hero 5k

From $30 Open

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Batesville 10K

Sat, May 2 · Afton, VA Afton

Road Batesville 10K

From $35 Open

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Fountainhead Half Marathon and 10K++ Trail Run

Sun, May 3 · Fairfax Station, VA Fairfax Station

Trail Virtual 10K10K+Virtual Half Marathon +1

From $50 Open

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Run The Greenway

Sun, May 3 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Virtual 5K Roll5K5K: Student 18 & Under +5

From $30 Open

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Run, Roll, Stroll

Sun, May 3 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K + 1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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OLD TOWN RUN CLUB "May the Force be with you" 5K & Kids 1 Miler

Sun, May 3 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Road 5K Fun Run & Walk

From $30 Open

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Huckleberry Jam Point-To-Point

Sun, May 3 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Virtual 2.5 MileVIRTUAL 8.1 Mile8.1 Mile

From $24 Open Closing Soon

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The Great Train Race

Sun, May 3 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road Caboose Run 1/4 Mile - (5 & under)George Dashington 1/2 Mile - (10 & under)Express 1 Mile - (6 to 17)

From $15 Open

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Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5K: Sip, Savor & Sprint

Sun, May 3 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5K: Sip, Savor & Sprint

From $59.99 Open

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Midlo Hustle For Hunger

Sun, May 3 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 2026 Midlo Hustle For Hunger 1/4 Mile (10 and Younger)2026 Midlo Hustle For Hunger

From $25 Open

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East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF)

Sun, May 3 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Triathlon Non-Draft Youth 5-12 TriathlonYouth & Adult 2-Person Mixed Relay TriathlonNon-Draft Youth 5-12 Duathlon +10

From $70 Open 80 spots left

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Level I Coaching Certification: Mountain Time Zone (Denver) ONLINE - May 7-8, 2026

Thu, May 7 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Mountain Time Zone (Denver) ONLINE - May 7-8, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Cerberus 3-Day Expedition Stage Race

Thu, May 7 · New Castle, VA New Castle

3-Person Team2-Person Team4-Person Team +1

From $575 Open Closing Soon

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Hospice of the Piedmont 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Road HOP 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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LIVE BOLD JeeperFest at Bold Rock Cidery

Sat, May 9 · Nellysford, VA Nellysford

LIVE BOLD JeeperFest

From $45 Open

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2026 Wild Run 5k

Sat, May 9 · Louisa, VA Louisa

Road 2026 Wild Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Colored Up 5K

Sat, May 9 · Rustburg, VA Rustburg

Road Colored Up 5K Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Charlottesville Summer Trail Running Series

Sat, May 9 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Trail Charlottesville Summer Trail Running Series

From $75 Open

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Run 4 Woods Creek

Sat, May 9 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Virtual C&C Member Run and FoodSponsor 4 miler4 miler +11

From $0 Open

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Lyme Warrior's Run Like A Warrior 5ks - Roanoke, VA

Sat, May 9 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Road Run Like A Warrior 5k Color Run - Roanoke, VA

From $22 Open

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Historic Waterford Trail Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Waterford, VA Waterford

Virtual 5K Trail Run/Walk10K Trail Run/WalkVirtual 10K +3

From $20 Open

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Hampton City Schools Run for the Stage 5K

Sat, May 9 · Hampton, VA Hampton

Road Sponsor LinkHampton City School Run for the Stage 5K - Individual ParticipantHampton City School Run for the Stage 5K - Student +2

From $10 Open

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