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.

Richmond Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual 5K - Virtual5K - Untimed - Extended Online Registration5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) +4

From $0 Open

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2026 PR Race Pass

Thu, Nov 26 · Reston, VA Reston

2026 Race Pass

From $135 Open

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Halifax County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · South Boston, VA South Boston

Road Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Virtual 5K Run5k Virtual Run or Walk5K Walk

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot MileTidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10KCompetitive Walk

From $20 Open 36 spots left

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Turkey 2 Miler

Thu, Nov 26 · Axton, VA Axton

Road Non-Competitive Two Mile WalkTurkey 2 MilerAll Vets Ruck 2 Miler #20

From $7 Open

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Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Thanksgiving Day 5K, Kids' Fun Runs & Tot Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Stephens City, VA Stephens City

Road Thanksgiving 5KTot TrotKids Fun Run +1

From $12 Open

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Gobble Wobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Road Gobble Wobble 5KMini Wobble 50 YardMini Wobble 100 Yard

From $10 Open

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Rocktown Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Turkey TrotGobble Gobble Kids Dash

From $27 Open

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=PR= Races: Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run - Virtual1 Mile Fun Run5K +1

From $30 Open

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The Big Turkey Trot Richmond

Thu, Nov 26 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual 1 Mile Gobble WobbleVirtual 5K Race5K Race +1

From $20 Open

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Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. Low Key Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charles City, VA Charles City

Road 5k10k

From $20 Open

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2026 PR Race Pass PLUS

Fri, Nov 27 · Reston, VA Reston

2026 Race Pass PLUS

From $255 Open

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JB Sunset 5K

Fri, Nov 27 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Virtual JB Sunset 5K VIRTUALJB Sunset 5K

From $35 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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James RunSignup Test Page

Sun, Nov 29 · World Wide!, VA World Wide!

Road 1 Mile Walk5KNeeds USAT Info

From $0 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Pacific Time Zone (Temecula) ONLINE - December 3-4, 2026

Thu, Dec 3 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Pacific Time Zone (Temecula) ONLINE - December 3-4, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Bold Blitzen 5K at Bold Rock Cidery

Sat, Dec 5 · Nellysford, VA Nellysford

Road Bold Blitzen 5K

From $40 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Newport News

Sat, Dec 5 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Virtual 5K TimedKids RunVirtual Jingler +1

From $25 Open

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White Elephant

Sat, Dec 5 · King George, VA King George

Road 1 mile5k

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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VCF 2027 Winter Running Training Teams

Sat, Dec 5 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road 2027 One City Half Marathon 13.1 Weekend -- March 7th.2027 Yuengling Shamrock 26.2 Weekend -- March, 21st.2027 Boston Marathon Training -- April,19th +9

From $75 Open

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Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 6 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road Half Marathon

From $65 Open

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=PR= Races: Run with Santa 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $45 Open

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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead

Sun, Dec 6 · Fairfax Station, VA Fairfax Station

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA

Sun, Dec 6 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Kids Run5K Untimed5K Timed +1

From $25 Open

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OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK

Sun, Dec 6 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Road OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K

From $30 Open

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Christmas Town Dash

Sun, Dec 6 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Christmas Town Dash 8K- Competitive Race WalkerChristmas Town Dash 8KDasher 1/2 Mile

From $20 Open

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Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K / Marathon /Half Marathon/50K Relay

Sun, Dec 6 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road Dismal Swamp Half MarathonDismal Swamp Half Marathon WalkersDismal Swamp Marathon +2

From $40 Open 2 spots left

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Frosty 5K and Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Road 1 Mile Reindeer Run5K Registration for Stafford School Employees OnlyFrosty 5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Frosty Feat 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Road Frosty Feat 5kFrosty Feat 1 Mile Fun Run

From $5 Open

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Farmville Jingle Bell Run 5K & Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Farmville, VA Farmville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run & Walk

From $20 Open

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Deck the Heels 5K Night Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Altavista, VA Altavista

Virtual (Virtual ) Deck the Heels 5K Night RunDeck the Heels 5K Night Run

From $25 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Central Time Zone (Madison) ONLINE - December 12-13, 2026

Sat, Dec 12 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Central Time Zone (Madison) ONLINE - December 12-13, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Ringing in Hope: Jingle Bell Rock and Run 10K/5K/1M

Sat, Dec 12 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Road 1M Jammie Jingle Fun Run/Walk (3 & Over)5K10K

From $15 Open

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RRRC 2026 Dallas Marathon Races Trip Interest

Sun, Dec 13 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Open

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Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K

Sun, Dec 13 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Ultra Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K

From $100 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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JLHR Jingle Jog 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk & 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road JLHR Jingle Jog 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkJLHR Jingle Jog 5k RUNJLHR Jingle Jog 5k WALK

From $15 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)

Sat, Dec 19 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Road 5kKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Frosty 5K

Sun, Dec 20 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Virtual 1K Fun Run - LiveVirtual 1K5K - Live +1

From $35 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Simple Waiver Demo

Thu, Dec 31 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

Waiver

From $0 Open

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Be a FARC Volunteer

Thu, Dec 31 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Open

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NYE Glow Run

Thu, Dec 31 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Kids Countdown RunGlow Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · King George, VA King George

Trail Half Marathon

From $65 Open

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Cookie Classic Run 2027

Sat, Jan 16 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Virtual Conquering the Cookie - ChallengeCookie Classic Run - Samoa Stroll 1 MilerCookie Classic Run Trefoil Trek 5K +2

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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