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.

34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot

Wed, Nov 25 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K RunWheelchair 5K +1

From $15 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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Rocktown Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Turkey TrotGobble Gobble Kids Dash

From $27 Open

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The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Virtual 5K Run5K Walk5k Virtual Run or Walk

From $23 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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2026 PR Race Pass

Thu, Nov 26 · Reston, VA Reston

2026 Race Pass

From $135 Open

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Turkey 2 Miler

Thu, Nov 26 · Axton, VA Axton

Road Turkey 2 MilerNon-Competitive Two Mile WalkAll Vets Ruck 2 Miler #20

From $7 Open

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Richmond Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Richmond, VA Richmond

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

From $0 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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Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot MileCompetitive WalkTidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K

From $20 Open Closing Soon 36 spots left

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

Thu, Nov 26 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run - Virtual5K - Virtual +1

From $30 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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2026 PR Race Pass PLUS

Fri, Nov 27 · Reston, VA Reston

2026 Race Pass PLUS

From $255 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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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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White Elephant

Sat, Dec 5 · King George, VA King George

Road 1 mile5k

From $30 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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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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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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=PR= Races: Run with Santa 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $45 Open

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Christmas Town Dash

Sun, Dec 6 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Christmas Town Dash 8KChristmas Town Dash 8K- Competitive Race WalkerDasher 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 Marathon WalkersDismal Swamp Half MarathonDismal 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 RunFrosty 5K5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only

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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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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RRRC 2026 Dallas Marathon Races Trip Interest

Sun, Dec 13 · Richmond, VA Richmond

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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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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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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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 WALKJLHR Jingle Jog 5k RUN

From $15 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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Be a FARC Volunteer

Thu, Dec 31 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Open

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Simple Waiver Demo

Thu, Dec 31 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

Waiver

From $0 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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Cookie Classic Run 2027

Sat, Jan 16 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Virtual Conquering the Cookie - ChallengeCookie Classic Run - Samoa Stroll 1 MilerDo-Si-Don't Show- Virtual 5k +2

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Tidewater Striders Annual Banquet and Awards Presentations

Sat, Feb 6 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

Kid's Banquet RegistrationTidewater Striders Annual Banquet and Awards Presentation

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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YMCA 10k Training Team

Sat, Feb 6 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Road 2026 YMCA 10k Training Team2026 YMCA 10k Training Team + 20k Challenge (1 Virtual, 1 In-Person)2027 YMCA 10k Training Team + 20k Challenge (1 Virtual, 1 In-Person) +1

From $60 Open

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Love the Run You're With

Sat, Feb 13 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual 4 Miler for Stafford County School Employees4 Miler4 Miler for Stafford County School Employees +2

From $37.5 Open

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=PR= Races: Run Your Heart Out 5K/1K

Sun, Feb 14 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Virtual 1K - Virtual1K - Live5K - Virtual +1

From $25 Open

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Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual 2027 River City 5kVirtual 2026 River City 5k2026 River City 5k +5

From $30 Open

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=PR= Races: Reston 10 Miler

Sun, Mar 7 · Reston, VA Reston

Road Virtual Reston 10 MileVirtual Reston 10 MileReston 10 Mile +1

From $55 Open

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=PR= Races: Lucky Leprechaun 5K

Sun, Mar 14 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5K +1

From $35 Open

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Virginia Creeper Marathon

Sun, Apr 4 · Abingdon, VA Abingdon

Trail Virginia Creeper MarathonVirginia Creeper Marathon

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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Ainsley's Angels 2nd Annual Heart and Sole

Sat, Apr 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunVirtual +7

From $0 Open

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=PR= Races: Spring Classic 10K

Sun, Apr 11 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Virtual 10K10KVirtual 10K +1

From $45 Open

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Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon

Sat, Apr 17 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Virtual Carilion Children's Family 1 MilerCarilion Children's Family 1 MilerSunday Slow-K Presented by Altra +25

From $15 Open 30 spots left

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UltraTrax Massanutten

Sat, Apr 17 · Massanutten, VA Massanutten

Road Level 1: 7-Mile CourseLevel 1: 7-Mile CourseLevel 2: 14-Mile Course +5

From $56 Open

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Crush N' Run 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 2027 - 5K2028 - 5K5K +1

From $35 Open

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