5K Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 349 5K races in Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the 100 Days to the Virginia 10 Miler Fun Run in Lynchburg on June 18. Virginia 5K races run primarily June through January.

Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

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

Thanksgiving 5KTot TrotKids Fun Run +1

From $6 Closed

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Gobble Wobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Gobble Wobble 5KMini Wobble 50 YardMini Wobble 100 Yard

From $10 Open

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Open Door Café Stuffed Strut 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Wytheville, VA Wytheville

Kids Fun Strut5k Three Person Frozen Turkey Relay5k Run / Race +2

From $10 Closed

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

5K10K13.1M

From $30 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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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 $20 Closed

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Tacky Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

5K Run/Walk Virtual5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Jingle Dash 10K, 5K, and Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Chantilly, VA Chantilly

Jingle Dash Kids Fun Run (Non-Residents)Jingle Dash Kids Fun Run (Residents)Jingle Dash 5K (Residents) +3

From $15 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Newport News

Sat, Dec 5 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Kids Run5K TimedVirtual Jingler +1

From $25 Closed

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White Elephant

Sat, Dec 5 · King George, VA King George

1 mile5k

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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

Virtual 5K5K

From $45 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA

Sun, Dec 6 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Kids Run5K Timed5K Untimed +1

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

5K10K

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

5kKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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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 WALKJLHR Jingle Jog 5k RUN

From $15 Open

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Jingle Bell 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Jingle Bell Kids 1 MileJingle Bell 5kCANT MAKE THE RACE, BUT STILL SUPPORT THE CAUSE AND MISSION

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 26 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

5K10K13.1M

From $30 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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Cookie Classic Run 2027

Sat, Jan 16 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

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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Love the Run You're With

Sat, Feb 13 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

4 Miler4 Miler for Stafford County School Employees4 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 - Live1K - Virtual5K - Live +1

From $25 Open

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Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Richmond, VA Richmond

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

From $30 Open

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Newport News One City Marathon

Sat, Mar 6 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Nautical Mile Fun RunNautical Mile Fun RunMaritime 5K +9

From $20 Open

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Bunny Hop 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run

Sat, Apr 3 · Portsmouth, VA Portsmouth

1 Mile Family Fun Run1 Mile Family Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run & 5k +7

From $20 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 2nd Annual Heart and Sole

Sat, Apr 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K In Person +7

From $0 Open

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18th Annual BRIDGE2BRIDGE

Sat, Apr 10 · Danville, VA Danville

1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run5K Walk - Timed +21

From $15 Closed

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Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon

Sat, Apr 17 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

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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Crush N' Run 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

5K2028 - 5K2027 - 5K +1

From $35 Open

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Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger

Sat, Apr 17 · Henrico, VA Henrico

2026 Virtual Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini - 1-Mile Kids Run2026 Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini Kids Run (1 Mile)2027 Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini Kids Run (1 Mile) +7

From $20 Open

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Osprey 10K Run / 5K Run-Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Osprey 5K Run-WalkOsprey 5K Run-WalkOsprey 10K Run +1

From $30 Open

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Run the Tunnel

Sat, Apr 24 · Duffield, VA Duffield

Run the Tunnel 3.8ish Mile Road/Trail RaceRun the Tunnel 3.8ish Mile Road/Trail Race

From $20 Open

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PNC Alexandria Half

Sun, Apr 25 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

5K5KHalf Marathon +3

From $20 Open

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Innsbrook Mile

Sat, May 1 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Adult & Youth Innsbrook 1-Mile RunAdult & Youth Innsbrook 1-Mile Run

From $15 Open

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HRI MONTESSORI HEAR ME ROAR 5K: 9 am - 10:30 am

Sat, May 1 · Newport News, VA Newport News

HRI Montessori Hear Me Roar 5K 9 am - 10:30 am

From $35 Open

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East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF)

Sun, May 2 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Non-Draft Youth 5-12 AquabikeNon-Draft Youth 5-12 AquabikeNon-Draft Youth 5-12 Triathlon +23

From $70 Open 80 spots left

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Fit Body GoHAM 5K

Sat, May 8 · Smithfield, VA Smithfield

Fit Body GoHAM 5KFit Body GoHAM 5K

From $25 Open

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=PR= Races: Mother's Day 4 Miler & 1 Miler benefiting Devotion to Children

Sun, May 9 · Reston, VA Reston

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run4 Miler +5

From $25 Open

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COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K

Sun, May 23 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5KCOASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K

From $40 Closed

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Heppe Chiropractic 15K & 5K

Sat, May 29 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Heppe Chiropractic 5KHeppe Chiropractic 5KHeppe Chiropractic 15K /5K +1

From $15 Open

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Markel Corporate Run

Thu, Jun 3 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

2026 Virtual Markel Corporate Run2027 Virtual Markel Corporate Run2026 Markel Corporate Run +1

From $35 Open

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Best Friends Walk Together

Sat, Jun 5 · Onancock, VA Onancock

Best Friends Walk Together 2027Best Friends Walk Together 2026

From $25 Closed

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Legacy Ruck and Roll hosted by the Drew Ross Memorial Foundation

Sat, Jun 12 · Richmond, VA Richmond

12 + under 2 Mile Ruck/Roll Route2 Mile Ruck/Roll Route12 + under 2 Mile Ruck/Roll Route +7

From $0 Closed

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RDS Diamond Diva 5K

Thu, Jan 1 · Altavista, VA Altavista

RDS Diamond Diva Kids 1 MilerRDS Diamond Diva 5K

From $15 Closed

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