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.

Strider Mile

Sat, Aug 8 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road Strider MileStrider Mile Competitive Walk

From $25 Open

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Ashburn Village Kids Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Triathlon 6 - 8 Youth Triathlon- Non Resident6 - 8 Youth Triathlon- Resident9 - 10 Youth Triathlon- Resident +9

From $0 Open

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Salem Distance Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Salem, VA Salem

Road Kids Run5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $20 Open

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3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K

Sat, Aug 8 · King George, VA King George

Road 3H Trail Half MarathonDahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K

From $65 Open

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Harrisonburg Youth TryAthlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Triathlon Youth TryAthlon (Ages 11-14)Youth TryAthlon (Ages 5-10)

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Family Night at the Track and Meet of Miles

Sun, Aug 9 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 1 Mile3K

From $10 Open

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Bean's Way Fun Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Bean's Way Fun Run

From $40 Open

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Face the Forest 5K (Obstacle Course Race)

Sat, Aug 15 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

OCR 9:25 AM Wave: Non-competitive IndividualTeam Elite/Competitive: 5K (Obstacle Course Race)Individual Elite/Competitive: 5K (Obstacle Course Race) +17

From $45 Open 20 spots left

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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MCVA 2.50K Family Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Christiansburg, VA Christiansburg

Open

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Fort Lewis 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Salem, VA Salem

Road 3K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Steve Thompson 8K

Sun, Aug 16 · Springfield, VA Springfield

Road 8K

From $10 Open

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Lucky Coin Multisport Youth Triathlon Series - Race Four - Mount Vernon Park

Sun, Aug 16 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Triathlon 2026 Lucky Coin Multisport - Mount Vernon Park

From $62.5 Open

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Luray Triathlon & Duathlon

Sun, Aug 16 · Luray, VA Luray

Triathlon Aquabike Olympic (Individual)Duathlon Olympic (Individual)Triathlon Olympic (Individual) +9

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Devil's Den 10 Miler

Sun, Aug 16 · Culpeper, VA Culpeper

Virtual 10 MilerVirtual 10 Miler

From $45 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Flippin' 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Flippin' 1 Mile Fun RunFlippin' 5K

From $25 Open

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DLS 5k & 1-Mile for Lewy Body Dementia

Sat, Aug 22 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road DLS 5k for LBDDLS 5k for LBD Early BirdDLS 1-Mile Run for LBD Early Bird +2

From $15 Open

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Chrysalis Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Middleburg, VA Middleburg

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Shenandoah River Adventure Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Bentonville, VA Bentonville

SRSP 5 HourSRSP 12 Hour

From $140 Open

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10th Annual Ditch Diggers Dash & Touch a Truck

Sun, Aug 23 · Manassas, VA Manassas

Road 5K Run/WalkKids' Fun Run (Includes Touch a Truck)Touch a Truck Ticket

From $15 Open

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Coastal Edge ECSC 5K

Sun, Aug 23 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Coastal Edge ECSC 5k

From $40 Open

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Morais Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sun, Aug 23 · Bealeton, VA Bealeton

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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RVA Sprint

Sun, Aug 23 · Rockville, VA Rockville

Triathlon Kid's Splash & DashBeginner-Only TriathlonBeginner-Only Duathlon +4

From $30 Open

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FXBG Trail 8 Miler

Sun, Aug 23 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 8 Miler

From $10 Open

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2026 NOVA Running Club 5K

Tue, Aug 25 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 2026 NOVA Running Club 5K

From $30 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Pacific Time Zone (Cheyenne) ONLINE - August 29-30, 2026

Sat, Aug 29 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Pacific Time Zone (Cheyenne) ONLINE - August 29-30, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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ICF 2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" Run/Walk to Benefit Orphans & Vulnerable Children

Sat, Aug 29 · Fairfax Station, VA Fairfax Station

Virtual 2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" - VIRTUAL RACE2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" to Benefit Iraqi Orphans & Vulnerable Children

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ashland Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Ashland, VA Ashland

Virtual 2026 Virtual Ashland 5k2026 Ashland 5k2026 Virtual Ashland Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Dulles 5K/10K on the Runway

Sat, Aug 29 · Chantilly, VA Chantilly

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Bikes & Beers Herndon

Sat, Aug 29 · Herndon, VA Herndon

15 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (8:30 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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CHKD RunWalk for the Kids

Sat, Aug 29 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

Virtual 2 Mile Walk (12yr & under)2 Mile WalkStroller Passenger 2 Mile Walk (3 & under) +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon 17 spots left

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2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.30.26

Sun, Aug 30 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Triathlon Sponsor - 10x10 TentSprint Triathlon5K +4

From $23.86 Open Closing Soon

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Cross Country 3-Miler and Club Picnic

Sun, Aug 30 · Vienna, VA Vienna

Road XCKids Fun RunPicnic Only

From $10 Open

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17th Annual Fawn Lake Adult and Youth Triathlons

Sun, Aug 30 · Spotsylvania, VA Spotsylvania

Triathlon Youth Triathlon 6-11 Years OldYouth Triathlon 10-15Adult Triathlon 3 Person Relay +1

From $50 Open 29 spots left

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The Jay Walkers Challenge

Tue, Sep 1 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Virtual The Jay Walkers Challenge

From $25 Open

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Run for Alexei

Fri, Sep 4 · Any City, VA Any City

Virtual Run for Alexei - 1 MileRun For Alexei - 5KRun For Alexei 10K +1

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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5th Annual Pints And Paws 5K and 1 Mile Run Walk and Pup Strut

Sat, Sep 5 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run Walk and Pup Strut5K Virtual Run/Walk5K Run Walk +5

From $0 Open

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"Track the Future 5K"

Sat, Sep 5 · Axton, VA Axton

Road 2nd Annual Track For The Future 5K

From $25 Open

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Charlottesville Women's Four Miler

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Virtual Women's Four Miler - VirtualWomen's Four Miler

From $40 Open

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=PR= Races: Donut Dash 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Virtual 1K Fun RunVirtual 1K5K +1

From $30 Open

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JMU 9/11 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Non-Student: 5KCurrent College Student: 5K17 and under: 5K

From $15 Open

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FXBG Trail 10 Miler

Sun, Sep 6 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 10 Miler

From $10 Open

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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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Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · Haymarket, VA Haymarket

Road Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk Adults (17+)Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk Youth (16 & under)

From $25 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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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

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