5K Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 421 5K races in Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run the Hill in Lexington on March 8. Virginia 5K races run primarily March through January.

Martinsville Half Marathon and 5k

Sat, May 2 · Martinsville, VA Martinsville

Martinsville 5KAll Vets 5K RuckMartinsville Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Mindful Miles

Sat, May 2 · Bowling Green, VA Bowling Green

Youth 1 MileAdult 1 Mile5K

From $15 Open

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Hike for Hospice House

Sat, May 2 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Hike for Hospice House

From $40 Closed

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Feed Fairfax 5K

Sat, May 2 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

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

From $15 Open

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Cougar Literacy Run

Sat, May 2 · Manassas Park, VA Manassas Park

Virtual 5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $5 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (18)

Sat, May 2 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Festival for the Brave 5k and Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Montross, VA Montross

Festival for the Brave 5k and Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Mountain Mother's Day 5k & Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Covington, VA Covington

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run/WalkSponsorship 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Escape Belle Isle 5K Run and Ruck Powered by CoStar Group

Sat, May 2 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Escape Belle Isle 5K RunVirtual Escape Belle Isle 5K Run or Ruck (With Swag)Virtual Escape Belle Isle 5K Run or Ruck (Without Swag) +1

From $25 Open

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BON AIR 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN

Sat, May 2 · N. Chesterfield, VA N. Chesterfield

1 MILE FUN RUNBON AIR 5K

From $15 Open

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Innsbrook Mile

Sat, May 2 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Adult & Youth Innsbrook 1-Mile Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Company 5 Hometown Hero 5k

Sat, May 2 · Maidens, VA Maidens

Company 5 Hometown Hero 5k

From $30 Open

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Charlottesville High School's Band On The Run 5K run/walk

Sat, May 2 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Virtual Band on the Run 5KBand on the Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Run Wild Races XII: Run for Tortoises Spring 2026 @ Metro Richmond Zoo

Sat, May 2 · Moseley, VA Moseley

Mini 1 MileNinja Full Access SpectatorWild Ninja +2

From $34 Open

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Kiwanis Club of Wythe County 5K

Sat, May 2 · Wytheville, VA Wytheville

Kiwanis Club of Wythe County 5K

From $20 Open

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Ashburn Village Fiesta 5K/10K/Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Fun Run: Ashburn Village ResidentsFun Run: Non-Resident5K: Non-Residents +4

From $15 Open

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Best Friends Walk Together

Sat, May 2 · Onancock, VA Onancock

Best Friends Walk Together 2026

From $25 Open

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Glebe Elementary 5K & Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Arlington, VA Arlington

1Mile5K

From $10 Open

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Step Up and Step Out 2026

Sat, May 2 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

Step Up Stair ClimbStep Out Walk/Run

From $40 Open

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OLD TOWN RUN CLUB "May the Force be with you" 5K & Kids 1 Miler

Sun, May 3 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

5K Fun Run & Walk

From $30 Open

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Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5K: Sip, Savor & Sprint

Sun, May 3 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5K: Sip, Savor & Sprint

From $59.99 Open

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Girls on the Run Memories in Motion 5K

Sun, May 3 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Girls on the Run 5K: Celebrate Your Start

Closed

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Run The Greenway

Sun, May 3 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

5K5K: Student 18 & Under5K Roll +5

From $30 Open

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East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF)

Sun, May 3 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Non-Draft Youth 5-12 TriathlonNon-Draft Youth 5-12 DuathlonDraft-Legal Age Group Triathlon (Ages 13+ / Adult) +10

From $70 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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Run, Roll, Stroll

Sun, May 3 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K + 1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Midlo Hustle For Hunger

Sun, May 3 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

2026 Midlo Hustle For Hunger 1/4 Mile (10 and Younger)2026 Midlo Hustle For Hunger

From $25 Closed

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The Great Train Race

Sun, May 3 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Caboose Run 1/4 Mile - (5 & under)George Dashington 1/2 Mile - (10 & under)Express 1 Mile - (6 to 17)

From $15 Open

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Move for Mental Health

Sat, May 9 · Warrenton, VA Warrenton

5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $10 Open

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Luau 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (19)

Sat, May 9 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

5K10K

From $30 Open

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National Police Week 5K

Sat, May 9 · Arlington, VA Arlington

5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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Virginia Regional Ballet 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Virginia Regional Ballet Annual One Mile Fun Run/WalkVirginia Regional Ballet Annual 5K

From $10 Open

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Run 4 Woods Creek

Sat, May 9 · Lexington, VA Lexington

C&C Member Run onlySponsor 4 miler4 miler +11

From $0 Closed

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2026 Wild Run 5k

Sat, May 9 · Louisa, VA Louisa

2026 Wild Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Fit Body GoHAM 5K

Sat, May 9 · Smithfield, VA Smithfield

Fit Body GoHAM 5K

From $35 Open

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Lyme Warrior's Run Like A Warrior 5ks - Roanoke, VA

Sat, May 9 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Run Like A Warrior 5k Color Run - Roanoke, VA

From $20 Open

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Hospice of the Piedmont 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

HOP 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Miracle Hope 5K Run (Family Fun Run/Walk)

Sat, May 9 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

Miracle Hope Events Virtual 5KMiracle Hope 5K Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Historic Waterford Trail Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Waterford, VA Waterford

5K Trail Run/Walk10K Trail Run/WalkTrailblazer 5K +3

From $20 Open

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Hampton City Schools Run for the Stage 5K

Sat, May 9 · Hampton, VA Hampton

Sponsor LinkHampton City School Run for the Stage 5K - Student Team MemberHampton City School Run for the Stage 5K - Individual Participant +2

From $10 Open

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Raccoon Run

Sat, May 9 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $25 Open

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Holy Family Falcon 5K

Sat, May 9 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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BEST Kids Superhero 5K & Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

5KYouth 5K (Age 12 and Under)Young Adult 5k (13-17)

From $0 Open

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=PR= Races: Devotion to Children Mother's Day 4 Miler

Sun, May 10 · Reston, VA Reston

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 4 miler4 Miler +1

From $30 Open

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Trail Running Events at Dominion Energy Riverrock

Fri, May 15 · Richmond, VA Richmond

2026 Belle Isle Blitz (5k)2026 James River Scramble (10k)2026 Bust the Banks Half

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Tommy’s Trek: Boldly Running for a Cure

Fri, May 15 · Danville, VA Danville

Fun Run5K Run5K Walk

From $10 Open

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Dalton's Dash 5k Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Survivor or Undergoing Treatment RateDalton's Dash 5k VirtualDalton's Dash 5k +1

From $15 Open

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The Strawberry Festival 5K

Sat, May 16 · Stuart, VA Stuart

The Strawberry Festival 5K

From $25 Open

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Bethel Temple 5K Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Hampton, VA Hampton

Bethel Temple 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Closed

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Fast & Fiorini 5K

Sat, May 16 · Wytheville, VA Wytheville

Kid's Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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Strider XC Classic

Sat, May 16 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Strider XC Kids Classic 1.5 mileStrider Competitive XC 5K Race WalkStrider XC Classic 5K

From $15 Open

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