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.

Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro

Road 5k Run Fall Foliage10k Run Fall Foliage

From $40 Open

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Race at the Cape

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual One-Mile Fun Run/WalkDolphin Double Challenge5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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2026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run at Chickahominy Riverfront Park

Sun, Oct 11 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 2026 Grove Trotter 5K Bridge Run/Walk2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Walk2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Plaid to the Bone 10K

Sun, Oct 11 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road 10K

From $40 Open

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2026 Fight Club 5K

Wed, Oct 14 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Road Fight Club 5K

From $5 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo

Sat, Oct 17 · Moseley, VA Moseley

Virtual Mini 1 MileNinja Full Access SpectatorWild Ninja +2

From $34 Open

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The Big Serve 2026 - Matches

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Open

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Ashland Harvest Run/Walk 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Ashland, VA Ashland

Road Ashland Harvest 5K Run/WalkAshland Harvest Run/Walk 10K

From $34 Open

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Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Galax, VA Galax

Road 5k Run

From $20 Open

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Falling Creek 24-hour Running Event

Sat, Oct 17 · Bedford, VA Bedford

Trail 24-Hour "Small Team" Relay6-Hour Solo12-Hour "Big Team" Relay +4

From $85 Open

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Bivalves for Boobies Fun Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Colonial Beach, VA Colonial Beach

2026 Bivalves for Boobies Walk

From $25 Open

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Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Road Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

From $40 Open

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Beach to Beer 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Colonial Beach, VA Colonial Beach

Road 1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

From $30 Open

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First Bank Fall 5K & 10K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Fincastle, VA Fincastle

Road 5K Run - Youth through age 175K Run - Adults 18 and Older OnlyPup Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Bikes & Beers Williamsburg

Sat, Oct 17 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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The Big Serve 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

The Big Serve

From $30 Open 80 spots left

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Danville Half Marathon, Presented by URW Community Federal Credit Union

Sat, Oct 17 · Danville, VA Danville

Road Danville Half Marathon

From $45 Open

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River City 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Danville, VA Danville

Road River City 5K RunRiver City 5K Walk

From $30 Open

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Dolly's Color Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

Dolly's Color RunDolly's Color Run

From $30 Open

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JK5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road JK5K

From $35 Open

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The Big Serve 2026 - Sponsors

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Open

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VA XC Showcase Community Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

Road VA XC Showcase Community Race

From $25 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 11th Annual Spirit Of Inclusion 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · King George, VA King George

Road Hopyard Harvest Mile5K Athlete Rider5K In Person +3

From $0 Open

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Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Kids Run (12 & under)WalkersRunners +1

From $20 Open

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=PR= Races: Fall Classic 10K

Sun, Oct 18 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Virtual 10KVirtual 10K

From $50 Open

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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Lake Fairfax

Sun, Oct 18 · Reston, VA Reston

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Shorefire Trail Races

Sun, Oct 18 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Trail Shorefire 10KShorefire 25K

From $45 Open

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IWALK 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery Mile

Sat, Oct 24 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Virtual Discovery MileVirginia Company 5K Competitive WalkVirginia Company 5K +4

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Wolf Creek Runs Wild

Sat, Oct 24 · Narrows, VA Narrows

Road Wolf Creek Runs Wild 5KWolf Creek Runs Wild 10K

From $40 Open

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Halloween 5K and Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 24 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only5K

From $20 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Cleveland) ONLINE - October 24-25, 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Cleveland) ONLINE - October 24-25, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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24th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Virtual 24th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/WalkVirtual 24th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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VALOR 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Haymarket, VA Haymarket

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Crozet Trails Crew 5K/10k Trail Run + Family Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Crozet, VA Crozet

Trail Family Fun RunTrail 5KTrail 10K

From $20 Open 75 spots left

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Run For Your Life 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Rixeyville, VA Rixeyville

Road Cross Country 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Spooky Sprint 5K 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Road Spooky Sprint 5k 2026

From $35 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M +1

From $30 Open

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Into the Darkness Night Trail Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Trail Night Trail Run

From $35 Open

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Andy's Backyard Ultra

Sat, Oct 24 · Earlysville, VA Earlysville

Ultra Andy's Backyard Ultra

From $100 Open 90 spots left

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Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road Fundraiser plus tent access (Fundraising = $750 - runner is already registered for the MCM and would like race day tent access)MCM Participant Guaranteed Entry (Fundraising = $1,250 & Runner receives free race registration and will have race day tent access)8K Fundraiser - (already registered for the inaugural MCM 8K - suggested fundraising minimum of $250) +5

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Marine Corps Marathon Bibs from FARC

Sun, Oct 25 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road Marathon

From $250 Open 15 spots left

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2026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road Marine Corp Marathon

From $120 Open 25 spots left

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Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. Low Key Halloween Haunts

Sun, Oct 25 · Charles City, VA Charles City

Road 5k10k

From $20 Open

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RVA Mile (aka Regency Mile)

Sun, Oct 25 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Road 400m Express RunYouth & Adult Mile: Ages 10 & UPYouth Mile: Ages 9 & UNDER

From $15 Open

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=PR= Races: Monster Mash Dash 5K & 1Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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Shenandoah Zombie Run 3 - NOT DEAD YET!

Sat, Oct 31 · Swoope, VA Swoope

Shenandoah Zombie Run 2026

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Monster Mash 5K at Bold Rock Cidery

Sat, Oct 31 · Nellysford, VA Nellysford

Road Monster Mash 5K

From $40 Open

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