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.

Charlottesville Summer Trail Running Series

Sat, May 9 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Trail Charlottesville Summer Trail Running Series

From $75 Open

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Holy Family Falcon 5K

Sat, May 9 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Mother's Day Weekend Nomad Coffee Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

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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Assist Pregnancy Center's Walk Run Ride for Life

Sat, May 9 · Lorton, VA Lorton

Open

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Miracle Hope 5K Run (Family Fun Run/Walk)

Sat, May 9 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

Virtual Miracle Hope Events Virtual 5KMiracle Hope 5K Race

From $30 Open

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Move for Mental Health

Sat, May 9 · Warrenton, VA Warrenton

Road 5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run 4 Woods Creek

Sat, May 9 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Virtual Youth DiscountC&C Member Run onlyC&C Member Run and Food +11

From $0 Open

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Strasburg Mayfest 5K to Benefit Abigail's Journey

Sat, May 9 · Strasburg, VA Strasburg

Road Strasburg Mayfest 5K to Benefit Abigail's Journey

From $25 Open

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13th Annual bow-WOW-walk

Sat, May 9 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Trail Dog WalkJunior Dog Walk5K Trail Run +2

From $10 Open

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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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Historic Waterford Trail Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Waterford, VA Waterford

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

From $20 Open

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Luau 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (19)

Sat, May 9 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Virginia Regional Ballet 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Virginia Regional Ballet Annual One Mile Fun Run/WalkVirginia Regional Ballet Annual 5K

From $10 Open

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National Police Week 5K

Sat, May 9 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $40 Open

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=PR= Races: Mother's Day 4 Miler & 1 Miler benefiting Devotion to Children

Sun, May 10 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run4 MilerVirtual 4 miler +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Women @ Fluence Virtual 5k

Mon, May 11 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Open

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Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs at Dominion Energy Riverrock

Fri, May 15 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Splash Qualifier #3 - 11amSplash Qualifier #9 - 2pmSplash Qualifier #8 - 12pm +6

From $30 Open 40 spots left

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Trail Running Events at Dominion Energy Riverrock

Fri, May 15 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road 2026 Belle Isle Blitz (5k)2026 James River Scramble (10k)2026 Bust the Banks Half

From $35 Open

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Photo & Video Contests at Dominion Energy Riverrock

Fri, May 15 · Richmond, VA Richmond

2026 Video Contest2026 Photo Contest

From $20 Open

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Summer Camp 2026

Fri, May 15 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

Girl Camper - Middle School 3Girl Camper - JC TrainingBoy Camper - Junior 1 (Beast Mode) +17

From $0 Open 20 spots left

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Tommy’s Trek: Boldly Running for a Cure

Fri, May 15 · Danville, VA Danville

Road Fun Run5K Walk5K Run

From $10 Open

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Dolphin Dash 5K (2026)

Sat, May 16 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 2nd Dolphin Dash Mini-Dash Run21st Annual Dolphin Dash 5K21st Annual Dolphin Dash 5K PRICE FOR OCEAN LAKES HS

From $15 Open

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Dalton's Dash 5k Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual Survivor or Undergoing Treatment RateDalton's Dash 5k VirtualDalton's Dash 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Dog Agility Competition at Dominion Energy Riverrock

Sat, May 16 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Dog Agility Run #1 - 10:30 AMDog Agility Run #2 - 4:00 PMDog Agility Run #3 - 10:30 AM

From $25 Open 20 spots left

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Heritage Classic Color Me Like Christ 5K and Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

5K and Fun Run

From $25 Open

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SAYMCA 8k (In Memory of Bobby Fitzgerald)

Sat, May 16 · Staunton, VA Staunton

Road SAYMCA 8k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Luray Police Foundation 5K - 2026

Sat, May 16 · Luray, VA Luray

Road Luray Police Foundation 5K - 2026

From $30 Open

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Front Royal Kiwanis 5K

Sat, May 16 · Front Royal, VA Front Royal

Road Front Royal Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Bulldog Buddies Inclusion 5k and Buddy Mile

Sat, May 16 · Tazewell, VA Tazewell

Road Bulldog Buddie Inclusion 5k and Buddy Mile

From $25 Open

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2026 5K Spirit Run

Sat, May 16 · Annandale, VA Annandale

Road 2026 5K Spirit Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bulldog Buddies Race for Inclusion

Sat, May 16 · Tazewell, VA Tazewell

Road Bulldog Buddies- Buddy Loop Exceptional ParticipantBulldog Buddies- Buddy Loop ParticipantBulldog Buddies - Inclusion 5k

From $15 Open

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Group run/ruck/walk with Shenandoah Valley Runners and Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley!

Sat, May 16 · Winchester, VA Winchester

Open

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Anchor Scholarship Foundation 5K and FunRun

Sat, May 16 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Virtual Anchor Scholarship Foundation 5K and FunRunAnchor Scholarship FoundationVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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The Strawberry Festival 5K

Sat, May 16 · Stuart, VA Stuart

Road The Strawberry Festival 5K

From $25 Open

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Fishing at Dominion Energy Riverrock

Sat, May 16 · Richmond, VA Richmond

2026 Monsters of The James

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day

Sat, May 16 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Virtual 1-Mile WalkerVirtual 5K (Mailed Packet)5K Runner +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Fast & Fiorini 5K

Sat, May 16 · Wytheville, VA Wytheville

Road Kid's Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Day of Hope Recovery 5K

Sat, May 16 · Christiansburg, VA Christiansburg

Road 5k Run

From $25 Open

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Yoga at Dominion Energy Riverrock

Sat, May 16 · Richmond, VA Richmond

2026 Sunday Yoga2026 Saturday Yoga

From $20 Open

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Strider XC Classic

Sat, May 16 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road Strider XC Kids Classic 1.5 mileStrider Competitive XC 5K Race WalkStrider XC Classic 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Nicaragua 5K

Sat, May 16 · Yorktown, VA Yorktown

Virtual One Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Food For All 5K - 2026

Sat, May 16 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Mental Health Matters 5K and Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (20)

Sat, May 16 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Alleghany Highlands Triathlon

Sat, May 16 · Clifton Forge, VA Clifton Forge

Triathlon Alleghany Highlands TriathlonAlleghany Triathlon Relay Teams

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Rockingham Park 5K

Sat, May 16 · Penn Laird, VA Penn Laird

Road Rockingham Park 5K

From $25 Open

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The Vantage Aviation Runway 5k

Sat, May 16 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Road Vantage Aviation Runway 5K

From $40 Open

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CPR/First Aid/AED Course 5/17/26

Sun, May 17 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Adult & Child CPR/AED & First AidAdult & Child CPR/AED & First AidAdult & Child CPR/AED & First Aid

From $75 Open 10 spots left

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2026 Cal Tri Richmond - 5.17.26

Sun, May 17 · Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA Spotsylvania Courthouse

Triathlon Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 39km bike, 10km run)Olympic SwimRunOlympic Swim (1640 yards) +10

From $23.86 Open

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