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.

South Fork Fly Fishing Tournament

Sat, Sep 12 · Bentonville, VA Bentonville

Junior AnglerAdult Angler

From $25 Open

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Harvest Hustle : Run the Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Odyssey Trail Running Rampage

Sat, Sep 12 · Millboro, VA Millboro

Trail 26 Mile6 Mile13 Mile +1

From $55 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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FALL SESSION

Sat, Sep 12 · Gainesville, VA Gainesville

Road Fall 9:15AM SessionFall 10:20AM Session

From $120 Open

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Joe LaRocco 5K and 1K Elementary School Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Salem, VA Salem

Road Elementary School 1K Fun RunJoe LaRocco 5K

From $7 Open

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Patriots Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Triathlon Patriots Sprint Triathlon RelayPatriots Olympic Triathlon (Individual)Patriots Olympic Aquabike (Individual) +3

From $99 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Farmville, VA Farmville

Virtual 5K Hand Cycle5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL 5K +3

From $25 Open

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Buchanan Tri

Sat, Sep 12 · Buchanan, VA Buchanan

Triathlon Buchanan Tri

From $75 Open

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Bra-ha-ha 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road 5K Run5K First Responders -fire, police, hospital workers, EMT

From $30 Open

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Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

Road Eagle Strut 5K

From $25 Open

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YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Road

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Go for Bo! 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only +1

From $10 Open

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Margarita 5K at Plaza Antigua

Sat, Sep 12 · Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro

Road Margarita 5K

From $40 Open

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Run Richmond 16.19

Sat, Sep 12 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road 8 K Run/Walk16.19 K Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Run to the Taproom - Creekside Farm Brewery 5K & 8K

Sat, Sep 12 · King George, VA King George

Road 5K8K Run

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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Charity Dog Walk + Pool Pawty

Sat, Sep 12 · Stephens City, VA Stephens City

Charity Dog Walk & Pool Pawty

From $25 Open

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Lilly and Blair's Run, Roll, and Stroll (+ Play!)

Sun, Sep 13 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Virtual Virtual 5KRun, Roll, and Stroll Late Sign Up ADULT (No Shirt)Run, Roll, and Stroll ADULT (+ shirt!) +2

From $20 Open

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5th Annual Nobody Walks Alone 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual Virtual Annual Nobody Walks Alone 5K5th Annual Nobody Walks Alone 5K presented by Hall Honda

From $45 Open

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Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile

Sun, Sep 13 · Portsmouth, VA Portsmouth

Road Crawford Street MileERR Competitive 10K WalkERR 10K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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George Washington Patriot Run 5K & 10 Miler

Sun, Sep 13 · Mount Vernon, VA Mount Vernon

Road 5K- Active Military/Veteran5K5K - First Responders/Public Safety Personnel +3

From $37 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Arena Climb - Stafford County, VA

Sun, Sep 13 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Run for JuJu Suicide Prevention Month 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual Run for JuJu Suicide Prevention Month 5KRun for JuJu Virtual 5K

From $40 Open

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Run the Runway

Sun, Sep 13 · Weyers Cave, VA Weyers Cave

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Radford University Tartan 5k, A Twilight Run

Fri, Sep 18 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Virtual 5k RunVirtual 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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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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New River Trail Challenge

Sat, Sep 19 · Max Meadows, VA Max Meadows

Triathlon New River Challenge Triathlon - RelayNew River Challenge Triathlon - Individual

From $90 Open Closing Soon

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Downtown Mile for CASA

Sat, Sep 19 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road Wave 3 - Youth ages 6-14Wave 4 - CASA Superhero Run - Family WaveWave 1 - Women ages 15 and up +1

From $30 Open

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Fast & Funky 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Virtual 5K Virtual5K Run5K Walk

From $30 Open

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4th Annual Amelia 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Amelia Court House, VA Amelia Court House

Road 4th Annual Amelia 5kSponsor A Kid

From $35 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Quantico, Virginia

Sat, Sep 19 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Road 5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run5K Ruck +1

From $32 Open

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Healthy Floyd 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Floyd, VA Floyd

Road Healthy Floyd 5K

From $25 Open

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City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash

Sat, Sep 19 · Franklin, VA Franklin

Virtual City of Franklin Pumpkin DashVirtual City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5KCity of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K

From $20 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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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 Closing Soon

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SuperH 5K Run, Walk and Wheel

Sun, Sep 20 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Virtual Fun Run (untimed)Handcycle 5K5K +4

From $25 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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Training with Matt

Wed, Sep 23 · Richmond, VA Richmond

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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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Harvest Moon Run 5k and 8k

Fri, Sep 25 · Axton, VA Axton

Road Harvest Moon 5kHarvest Moon Ruck 5kHarvest Moon 8k

From $30 Open

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The Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler

Sat, Sep 26 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Virtual (Virtual) 4 Mile WALK(Virtual) 4 Mile RUN4+ Mile RUN +3

From $30 Open

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Giant Acorn Triathlon

Sat, Sep 26 · Spotsylvania, VA Spotsylvania

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

From $99 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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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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9/11 Heroes Run - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sat, Sep 26 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 5K Ruck5K Run - PUSHER5K Run

From $31 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

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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

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