5K Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 226 5K races in Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 Fight Club 5K in Newport News on October 14. Virginia 5K races run primarily October through January.

26th Annual Irvington Turkey Trot & Animal Rescue Donation Drive

Thu, Nov 26 · Irvington, VA Irvington

2 Miles Only5 Miles Only2 & 5 Miles (both races)

From $30 Open

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Powell Wellness Center Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Culpeper, VA Culpeper

Kids Fun Run with ShirtPWC Turkey Trot 5kKid's Corner

From $0 Open

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45th Annual Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

5K Run/ Walk

From $40 Open

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Valley Children's Advocacy Center's 15th Annual The Club of Staunton Turkey Trot Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Staunton, VA Staunton

1-Miler TrotTurkey Trot 5K

From $20 Open

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The Big Turkey Trot Richmond

Thu, Nov 26 · Richmond, VA Richmond

1 Mile Gobble Wobble5K RaceVirtual 5K Race +1

From $20 Open

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JB Sunset 5K

Fri, Nov 27 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

JB Sunset 5KJB Sunset 5K VIRTUAL

From $35 Open

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Wind Vineyards Reindeer Run/Walk

Fri, Nov 27 · Tappahannock, VA Tappahannock

Wind Vineyards 5K Reindeer Run/WalkWind Vineyards 5K Reindeer Run/Walk Under 21Wind Vineyards 5K Run/Walk 12 and under

From $5 Closed

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Langley and McLean Crew Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

5K

From $40 Open

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Bold Blitzen 5K at Bold Rock Cidery

Sat, Dec 5 · Nellysford, VA Nellysford

Bold Blitzen 5K

From $40 Open

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Jingle Bell 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Hartfield, VA Hartfield

Jingle Bell 5K Family RegistrationJingle Bell 5KJingle Bell 5K Virtual Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Bedford, VA Bedford

1 Mile "Peaks Junior" (in person)5k (In Person)

From $12 Open

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Tacky Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk Virtual

From $35 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Newport News

Sat, Dec 5 · Newport News, VA Newport News

5K TimedVirtual JinglerKids Run +1

From $25 Open

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Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads

Sat, Dec 5 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

1 Mile

From $25 Open

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Jingle All the Way 5K and 1 mile walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Stanardsville, VA Stanardsville

1 Mile Walk5K

From $10 Open

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Holiday 5k Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Ridgeway, VA Ridgeway

5k Walk5K Ruck5K Run

From $10 Open

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White Elephant

Sat, Dec 5 · King George, VA King George

1 mile5k

From $30 Open

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SVR Winter Series

Sun, Dec 6 · Winchester, VA Winchester

SVR Winter Series #4 - 60 Minutes at MSVSVR Winter Series #4 - 60 Minutes at MSVSVR Winter Series #7 - 4 Miles at Summit Point +15

From $20 Closed

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RTA Run-A-Latke

Sun, Dec 6 · Richmond, VA Richmond

RTA Run-A-Latke 1 Miler (in person)RTA Run-A-Latke 5K (Virtual)RTA Run-A-Latke 5K (in person) +1

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA

Sun, Dec 6 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Kids Run5K Timed5K Untimed +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

OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K

From $30 Open

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=PR= Races: Run with Santa 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Reston, VA Reston

5KVirtual 5K

From $45 Open

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CarMax Tacky Light Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

2026 Twilight 1-Mile Kids Run2026 CarMax Tacky Light Run2026 Virtual CarMax Tacky Light Run

From $20 Open

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Farmville Jingle Bell Run 5K & Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Farmville, VA Farmville

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

From $25 Open

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McLean Rotary's Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

5K

From $50 Open

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Jingle Jog 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · CHESAPEAKE, VA CHESAPEAKE

1 mile Fun Run5k jingle jog

From $35 Open 70 spots left

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18th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

1 Mile Fun Run5K Competitive Walk5K Run +2

From $20 Open

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Frosty 5K and Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Stafford, VA Stafford

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

From $20 Open

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Miles for Smiles 5K Run / Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Mineral, VA Mineral

Miles for Smiles 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Crazy's Christmas Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Louisa, VA Louisa

Crazy's Christmas 5k Run

From $35 Closed

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

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

From $15 Open

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Johnny CASA 5 Miler 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 19 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

5K WalkJohnny CASA 5 K Run5 Mile Run

From $21 Open

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Jingle Bell 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Jingle Bell Merry MileJingle Bell 5KNot Racing? Support the Cause

From $25 Open

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Holly Jolly 5K Run/ Walk

Sat, Dec 19 · Rustburg, VA Rustburg

Holly Joly 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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=PR= Races: Frosty 5K & 1K

Sun, Dec 20 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

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

From $35 Open

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NYE Glow Run

Thu, Dec 31 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Kids Countdown RunGlow Run 5K

From $20 Open

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New Year's Day 5K & 1K

Fri, Jan 1 · Reston, VA Reston

1K Fun RunVirtual 1KVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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12th Annual Resolution 5K and 1-Mile Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

3rd Annual Resolution 1 Mile Run12th Annual Resolution 5K12th Annual Resolution 5K (Competitive Walkers Only) +1

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Schock & Shivers 5k and Cold Water Challenge

Sat, Jan 23 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Kids 1/2 Mile Fun RunKids 1/2 Mile Fun RunSchock & Shivers 5k and Cold Water Challenge +3

From $20 Open 20 spots left

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Love the Run You're With

Sat, Feb 13 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

4 Miler4 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

1K - Virtual1K - Live5K - Virtual +1

From $25 Open

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Run With Heart 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Feb 20 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Run With Heart 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL Run With Heart 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Knights of Columbus Run for Life 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Fun RunFun Run5k Run +5

From $0 Open

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JP5K & FUN RUN

Sat, Mar 13 · Dumfries, VA Dumfries

Fun Run (8:30am Start)5K Run

From $30 Closed

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Creekside Clover 5K

Sun, Mar 14 · King George, VA King George

1 Mile Walk5K

From $36 Open

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Richmond SPCA's 25th Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party

Fri, Mar 19 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Fun Run for KidsFun Run for KidsDog Jog and 5K Run Anywhere +13

From $0 Closed 20 spots left

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Boxers & Briefs 5k

Sat, Mar 20 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

5kVirtual 5kVirtual 5k +1

From $35 Closed

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Palio di Siena 5k and Fun Run for Siena Academy

Sat, Mar 20 · Great Falls, VA Great Falls

Fun RunFun Run5k Run +1

From $25 Open

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