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.

Hungry Mother Trail Run & Hike

Sat, Jul 25 · Marion, VA Marion

Trail 8 Mile Hike8 Mile Race25k Race

From $35 Open

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Joggin' for Frogmen 5K - Virtual Racer

Sat, Jul 25 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual 5K GORUCK Virtual ParticipantTadpole Trot Virtual Participant5K Virtual Participant

From $20 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Culpeper Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Culpeper, VA Culpeper

Triathlon Culpeper Sprint Triathlon RelayCulpeper Olympic Triathlon (Individual)Culpeper Olympic Aquabike (Individual) +3

From $99 Open

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=PR= Races: Birthday Bash 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Virtual Virtual 1K1K Fun RunVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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Hope and Healing 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Jul 26 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile

Tue, Jul 28 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Kids Mile5K Competitive Walk w/Shirt & 6 Raffle tickets5K Run/Walk W/ Shirt & 6 Raffle Tickets +2

From $15 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Charleston) ONLINE - August 1-2, 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Charleston) ONLINE - August 1-2, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Breathe n Run 5k for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Sat, Aug 1 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Breathe n Run

From $25 Open

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Girls on the Run Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Twilight 5K ParticipantTwilight 5K Miles for a Mission ParticipantTwilight 5K Participant Late Registration +1

From $35 Open

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Shootout for Soldiers Virginia

Sat, Aug 1 · Gainesville, VA Gainesville

Veterans Game OnlyTeam RegistrationDual Slot Registration +1

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Gaar Mountain Running Camp 2026

Sun, Aug 2 · Madison, VA Madison

Gaar Mountain Running Camp 2026

From $710 Open

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44th Annual Draper Mile (2026)

Fri, Aug 7 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Road Draper Mile

From $21 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Mountain Time Zone (Cheyenne) ONLINE - August 8-9, 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Mountain Time Zone (Cheyenne) ONLINE - August 8-9, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Salem Distance Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Salem, VA Salem

Road Kids Run5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $20 Open

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Ashburn Village Kids Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Triathlon 9 - 10 Youth Triathlon- Non Resident11 - 12 Youth Triathlon- Non Resident6 - 8 Youth Triathlon- Resident +9

From $0 Open

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3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K

Sat, Aug 8 · King George, VA King George

Road 3H Trail Half MarathonDahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K

From $65 Open

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Ninja 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Strider Mile

Sat, Aug 8 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road Strider MileStrider Mile Competitive Walk

From $25 Open

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Bean's Way Fun Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Bean's Way Fun Run

From $40 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Luray Triathlon & Duathlon

Sun, Aug 16 · Luray, VA Luray

Triathlon Duathlon Sprint (Individual)Sprint Duathlon (Relay Team)Wetsuit Olympic +9

From $0 Open

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Lucky Coin Multisport Youth Triathlon Series - Race Four - Mount Vernon Park

Sun, Aug 16 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Triathlon 2026 Lucky Coin Multisport - Mount Vernon Park

From $62.5 Open

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Steve Thompson 8K

Sun, Aug 16 · Springfield, VA Springfield

Road 8K

From $10 Open

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Devil's Den 10 Miler

Sun, Aug 16 · Culpeper, VA Culpeper

Virtual Virtual 10 Miler10 Miler

From $45 Open

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Shenandoah River Adventure Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Bentonville, VA Bentonville

SRSP 5 HourSRSP 12 Hour

From $140 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Chrysalis Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Middleburg, VA Middleburg

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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RVA Sprint

Sun, Aug 23 · Rockville, VA Rockville

Triathlon Kid's Splash & DashBeginner-Only TriathlonBeginner-Only Duathlon +4

From $30 Open

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FXBG Trail 8 Miler

Sun, Aug 23 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 8 Miler

From $10 Open

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Bikes & Beers Herndon

Sat, Aug 29 · Herndon, VA Herndon

15 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (8:30 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" Run/Walk to Benefit Orphans & Vulnerable Children

Sat, Aug 29 · Fairfax Station, VA Fairfax Station

Virtual 2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" - VIRTUAL RACE2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" to Benefit Iraqi Orphans & Vulnerable Children

From $15 Open

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Dulles 5K/10K on the Runway

Sat, Aug 29 · Chantilly, VA Chantilly

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open

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5th Annual Pints And Paws 5K and 1 Mile Run Walk and Pup Strut

Sat, Aug 29 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run Walk and Pup Strut5K Competitive Walk5K Run Walk +5

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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CHKD RunWalk for the Kids

Sat, Aug 29 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

Virtual Virtual 2 Mile - Price Includes Postage within the US.2 Mile Walk (12yr & under)2 Mile Walk +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon 17 spots left

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Ashland Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Ashland, VA Ashland

Virtual 2026 Virtual Ashland 5k2026 Ashland 5k2026 Virtual Ashland Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.30.26

Sun, Aug 30 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Triathlon Sprint SwimRunSprint RunBikeRun (5km run, 20km bike, 5km run)Sprint Swim (400 yards) +4

From $23.86 Open

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Cross Country 3-Miler and Club Picnic

Sun, Aug 30 · Vienna, VA Vienna

Road XCPicnic OnlyKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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17th Annual Fawn Lake Adult and Youth Triathlons

Sun, Aug 30 · Spotsylvania, VA Spotsylvania

Triathlon Youth Triathlon 6-11 Years OldYouth Triathlon 10-15Adult Triathlon (15 and Up) +1

From $50 Open 29 spots left

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=PR= Races: South Lakes 10K

Sun, Aug 30 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual Virtual 10K10K

From $50 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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"Track the Future 5K"

Sat, Sep 5 · Axton, VA Axton

Road 2nd Annual Track For The Future 5K

From $25 Open

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FXBG Trail 10 Miler

Sun, Sep 6 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 10 Miler

From $10 Open

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JMU 9/11 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Current College Student: 5K17 and under: 5KNon-Student: 5K

From $15 Open

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=PR= Races: Donut Dash 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Virtual Virtual 1K1K Fun RunVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · Haymarket, VA Haymarket

Road Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk Adults (17+)Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk Youth (16 & under)

From $25 Open

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Smith Mountain Lake Ultra Triathlon

Fri, Sep 11 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Triathlon The Endure 4-5-6Single Ultra Aquabike (Solo)Single Ultra Duathlon (Solo) +6

From $349 Open

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Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile

Fri, Sep 11 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual VIRTUAL 1 Mile Fun RunKids 1 Mile Fun Run5K +1

From $15 Open

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