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.

Trails 4 Miles

Sat, Sep 26 · Stephens City, VA Stephens City

One Mile Fun Run/Walk4 Mile RaceMountain Bike Time Trial

From $15 Closed 50 spots left

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Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k

From $59.99 Open

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RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

RUN! GEEK! RUN! 1-Mile Fun RunRUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K

From $20 Open

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2026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay

Thu, Oct 1 · Lexington, VA Lexington

VIRTUAL 5K5K5K (With Valid Student ID) +11

From $26 Open 40 spots left

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Howlin' Coyote Canicross Trail Race

Sat, Oct 3 · King George, VA King George

1 mile Wild Pup10K Canicross

From $20 Open

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2025 Anxious for Nothing 5K Color Run!

Sat, Oct 3 · Bedford, VA Bedford

5K Color Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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First Mount Zion Baptist Church 7th Annual Healthy Start Mind & Body 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Lorton, VA Lorton

5K

From $25 Closed

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YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Fun Run5k Run

From $0 Closed

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SpeakUp5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Run/WalkByrd Park

From $30 Open

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Maplewood Mile 5K — Run for the Trees

Sat, Oct 3 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Maplewood Mile 5K

Closed

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Haunted 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Doggie Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Race at the Cape

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

One-Mile Fun Run/WalkDolphin Double Challenge5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed 100 spots left

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Race For Hope 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

1 Mile Virtual (Includes T-Shirt & Medal)1 Mile5K Virtual (Includes T-Shirt & Medal) +3

From $30 Open

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Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Give A Dog a Job 5K In PersonVirtual Give a Dog a Job 5k

From $25 Open

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STAR's Candy Crawl 5k & Boo Dash

Sat, Oct 10 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Boo Dash 1 MileSTAR's Candy Crawl 5kSTAR's Candy Crawl 5k Virtual

From $20 Open

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Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro

5k Run Fall Foliage10k Run Fall Foliage

From $40 Open

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LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Salem, VA Salem

Virtual G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run - 1 MileG&H Contracting Kids Fun Run -1 mileG&H Contracting Kids Fun Run - 2 miles +5

From $20 Open

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2026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run at Chickahominy Riverfront Park

Sat, Oct 10 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

2026 Grove Trotter 5K Bridge Run/Walk2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Walk2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Run

From $35 Open

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Beach to Beer 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Colonial Beach, VA Colonial Beach

1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

From $30 Open

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Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

From $35 Closed

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Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Galax, VA Galax

5k Run

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 11th Annual Spirit Of Inclusion 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · King George, VA King George

Hopyard Harvest Mile5K In Person5K Angel Pusher +3

From $0 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Halloween 5K and Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 24 · Stafford, VA Stafford

1 Mile Kids Run5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only5K

From $20 Open

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=PR= Races: Monster Mash Dash 5K & 1Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile Fun Run5K +1

From $30 Open

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RVA Mile (aka Regency Mile)

Sun, Oct 25 · Henrico, VA Henrico

400m Express RunYouth Mile: Ages 9 & UNDERYouth & Adult Mile: Ages 10 & UP

From $15 Open

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YMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10K & 2 Mile Family Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

YMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 2 Mile Family WalkYMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10K

From $15 Closed

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Shenandoah Zombie Run 3 - NOT DEAD YET!

Sat, Oct 31 · Swoope, VA Swoope

Shenandoah Zombie Run 2026

From $35 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Healthy Hike Fun Run5K WALK & RUN10K RACE WALK +1

From $25 Closed

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Gus 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

1 Mile (13 & Up)Kids 1 Mile (12 and Under)5K

From $25 Open

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Anime for Miles 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Lorton, VA Lorton

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Salute to Service 5K & 1 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · Suffolk, VA Suffolk

Kid's Mile5K Run5K Race Walk

From $20 Closed

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Feed a Veteran 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

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

From $15 Open

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Sherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Salem, VA Salem

Run for Donuts Fun RunRun for Donuts 5K

From $15 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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=PR= Races: Veterans Day 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

1K Fun RunVirtual 1K Fun RunMilitary 5K +3

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Occoneechee State Park Annual Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Clarksville, VA Clarksville

Kids One Mile Run5K Run

From $10 Closed

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Burn Boot Camp Gobble & Give 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lorton, VA Lorton

1 Mile5K

From $25 Closed

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K5K - A Run for Kendra

Sat, Nov 21 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

k5k Run/Walkk5k Virtual

From $30 Closed

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Star City Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Kids Fun Run (In Person)Star City 10K (In person)Star City 10K - Virtual +2

From $20 Open

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34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot

Wed, Nov 25 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

1 Mile Kids RunWheelchair 5K5K Run +1

From $15 Open

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Glowing Gobbler 5K

Wed, Nov 25 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Glowing Gobbler 5K

From $45 Open

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DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Danville, VA Danville

5K Walk5K Run

From $35 Closed

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Altavista On Track Giblet Jog 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Altavista, VA Altavista

Altavista On Track Giblet Jog 5k (20th Anniversary!)

From $20 Closed

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