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.

Knight Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Buena Vista, VA Buena Vista

Road Knight Run 5k

From $30 Open

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I AM Woman 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Virtual VIRTUAL - 5K Run / Walk5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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YMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10K & 2 Mile Family Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Road YMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 2 Mile Family WalkYMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Get Good Challenge

Sat, Oct 31 · Anywhere, VA Anywhere

Virtual Get Good Challenge

From $0 Open

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=PR= Races: Veterans Day 5K & 1K

Sun, Nov 1 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Virtual 1K Fun RunVirtual 1K Fun RunMilitary 5K +3

From $30 Open

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Kids Run This Town: Seasonal Run Series

Sun, Nov 1 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Road 4th - 5th Grade: 1/2 Mile2nd - 3rd Grade: 1/4 MileKinder - 1st Grade: 100 Yard Dash +7

From $65 Open

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Veteran's Day 5k Run/Ruck/Walk

Fri, Nov 6 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Open

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Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Healthy Hike Fun Run5K WALK & RUN10K RACE WALK +1

From $25 Open

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Anime for Miles 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Lorton, VA Lorton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Noland Trail 50K and Relay

Sat, Nov 7 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Trail Noland Trail 50K- Relay HELP ME FIND A TEAMNoland Trail 50K- SoloNoland Trail 50K Relay

From $80 Open

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Andy King Memorial 5K and Kids Run - NEW VIRTUAL 5K OPTION

Sat, Nov 7 · Woodstock, VA Woodstock

Virtual Kids RunNEW Virtual 5K5K

From $20 Open

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Gus 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road Kids 1 Mile (12 and Under)1 Mile (13 & Up)5K

From $25 Open

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Feed a Veteran 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: 18 & under1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K: 18 & under +1

From $15 Open

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CASA Superhero 5K and Kids 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 7 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Virtual Kids 1 Mile Fun Run5K WALKAssisted Participant 5K +2

From $17.5 Open

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UltraTrax Wintergreen

Sat, Nov 7 · Roseland, VA Roseland

Road Level 1: 7-Mile CourseLevel 2: 14-Mile CourseLevel 3: 21-Mile Course +1

From $56 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Rocktown Adventure Race

Sat, Nov 7 · Massanutten, VA Massanutten

30 Hour, Solo30 Hour, 4 Person Team30 Hour, 3 Person Team +7

From $0 Open

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Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Salem, VA Salem

Road Run for Donuts Fun RunRun for Donuts 5K

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Nov 7 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

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

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Salute to Service 5K & 1 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · Suffolk, VA Suffolk

Road Kid's Mile5K Race Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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Wildstride Race Series 10k Run/Hike

Sun, Nov 8 · Toano, VA Toano

Road Wildstride Race Series 10k Run/Hike

From $25 Open

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15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Falls Church, VA Falls Church

Road 3K Walk5K RunVirtual 5K Run/3K Walk

From $30 Open

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Bill Steers 5k

Sun, Nov 8 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Virtual Anywhere Virtual 5k on November 8th (Bill Steers 5k)Foxfield Grass Course on November 8th (Bill Steers 5k)

From $30 Open

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Richmond Hockey Club Legacy Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road The Hockey Hustle -- Parent Support RunnerThe Hockey Hustle -- Kids Mile5K Legacy Run +1

From $18 Open

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Run For Valor 10K + 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck, Virtual 10K + 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Fri, Nov 13 · King George, VA King George

Trail 1 Mile Fun Run (Untimed)Virtual Valor 5K5K Trail Run +3

From $25 Open

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Berryville Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Kids Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Berryville, VA Berryville

Road 1 Mile Kids Fun Run1 Mile Kids Fun Run (no race shirt option)Berryville Turkey Trot 5K +1

From $15 Open

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Run for Refuge 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Road Kids Fun RunRun for Refuge 5K

From $10 Open

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Sports Backers 8k Training Team

Sat, Nov 14 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Virtual 2026 SB 8kTT - Virtual 8k2026 Sports Backers 8k Training Team

From $0 Open

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2026 Running Richmond - Youth Programs Charity Entries

Sat, Nov 14 · Richmond, VA Richmond

8k FundraisingHalf Marathon FundraisingMarathon Fundraising

From $0 Open 25 spots left

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k

Sat, Nov 14 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Virtual 2026 Capital One Richmond 8k2026 Capital One Richmond 8kVirtual 2026 CarMax Richmond Half Marathon +3

From $35 Open

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Tysons Rotary 5K Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 15 · Tysons, VA Tysons

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $30 Open

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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook

Sun, Nov 15 · Clifton, VA Clifton

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Metro Washington DC

Sun, Nov 15 · Springfield, VA Springfield

Virtual 5K-VeteranVirtual 5K5K-Help then Run +10

From $0 Open 3 spots left

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RRRC T. Rex Run Mailing List

Sun, Nov 15 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Open

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Star City Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Virtual Kids Fun Run (In Person)Star City 10K (In person)Star City 10K - Virtual +2

From $20 Open

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GUIDON22

Sat, Nov 21 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

GUIODON22

From $22 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Myrtle Beach) ONLINE - November 21-22, 2026

Sat, Nov 21 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Myrtle Beach) ONLINE - November 21-22, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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K5K - A Run for Kendra

Sat, Nov 21 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual k5k Run/Walkk5k Virtual

From $35 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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22nd Annual Kelly Hansen Watt Memorial Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Earlysville, VA Earlysville

Road 2-Mile RaceChildren's 1/2-mile Run

From $0 Open

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Freeze Your Gizzard 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Nov 21 · Leesburg, VA Leesburg

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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BRADASS 10k

Sat, Nov 21 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile RunTrail 10k +1

From $35 Open

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Burn Boot Camp Gobble & Give 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Lorton, VA Lorton

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Riverbend

Sun, Nov 22 · Great Falls, VA Great Falls

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot

Wed, Nov 25 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K RunWheelchair 5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Glowing Gobbler 5K

Wed, Nov 25 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Road Glowing Gobbler 5K

From $45 Open

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SML Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Road 1 milerSML Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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Blacksburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Road Turkey TrotGobble Gobble Kids Dash

From $27 Open

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