5K Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 246 5K races in Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the Boo Ridge 5k & Fun Runs in Hillsville on October 10. Virginia 5K races run primarily October through January.

Back on the Hill 5k

Fri, Oct 9 · Petersburg, VA Petersburg

Back on the Hill 5k

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Boo Ridge 5k & Fun Runs

Sat, Oct 10 · Hillsville, VA Hillsville

Monster MileBoo Ridge 5KLittle Goblin Half Mile +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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FREE Buzz By Belmont 5K Fun Run and Fitness Fest

Sat, Oct 10 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Buzz By Belmont 5K Fun Run and Fitness Fest

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Lake Country Detachment #1085 Annual Run/Walk 5K 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · LaCrosse, VA LaCrosse

Lake Country Detachment #1085 Annual Run/Walk 5K, Marine Corps League

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Adoption Day 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Goochland, VA Goochland

Goochland County Adoption Day 5K

From $5 Closed

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Barley Naked Beer Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Barley Naked Beer Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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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 Closing Soon

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44th Annual Beach Ford All American Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

1 Mile Fun Run5kVirtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Race For Hope 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

1 Mile1 Mile Virtual (Includes T-Shirt & Medal)5K +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Doggie Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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HFA's Annual Michael Pennefather Memorial 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Manassas Park, VA Manassas Park

Fun Run5K RunVirtual Runner

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hog Jog

Sat, Oct 10 · Smithfield, VA Smithfield

5K RunVirtual 5kPiglet Kids Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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 5k VirtualSTAR's Candy Crawl 5k

From $20 Closed

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2026 PeDRA Dash for Discovery

Sat, Oct 10 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

*IN-PERSON* 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk*VIRTUAL* 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk*IN-PERSON* 5K Fun Run/Walk +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 Open Closing Soon

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Fire and Rescue 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Winchester, VA Winchester

Fire and Rescue 5K

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2026 Power of Pink Breast Cancer Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

MWHC Associates ChallengePower of Pink Breast Cancer Walk KIDS 12 and underPower of Pink Breast Cancer Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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McLean 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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34th Annual Lynchburg Pediatrics Children's Run in memory of Dr John A. Stephenson

Sat, Oct 10 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

1/8 mile Boys (Ages 3 & under)1/8 mile Girls (Ages 3 & under)1/4 mile Boys (Ages 4-5) +7

From $5 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Frightening 4 Trail Run/Hike

Sat, Oct 10 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Frightening 4 mile Trail Race

From $30 Closed 100 spots left

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MUD, MOTORS & MUSIC MONTROSS 5K TRAIL RUN

Sat, Oct 10 · Montross, VA Montross

MUD, MOTORS & MUSIC MONTROSS 5K TRAIL RUN

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Fight Club 5K

Wed, Oct 14 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Fight Club 5K

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Dollin' it Up with Dolly! Presented by Fleet Feet

Fri, Oct 16 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Doll it up with Dolly! Presented by Fleet Feet

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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30th Annual Shelter for Help in Emergency 5K Run/Walk for Shelter

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

30th Annual Shelter for Help in Emergency 5K Run/Walk for Shelter

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash

Sat, Oct 17 · Franklin, VA Franklin

City of Franklin Pumpkin DashCity of Franklin Trick or Trot 5KVirtual City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Apple Dumpling Festival 5K Stuart VA

Sat, Oct 17 · Stuart, VA Stuart

Apple Dumpling Festival 5K Run/Walk

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Dash for CASA 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5K Run5K Walk

From $30 Closed

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George Mason 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Kids' Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Galax, VA Galax

5k Run

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JK5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

JK5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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America 250: Let Freedom Ring 3K Color Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Wise, VA Wise

3K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bivalves for Boobies Fun Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Colonial Beach, VA Colonial Beach

2026 Bivalves for Boobies Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Dolly's Color Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

Youth Registration with T-shirt and SunglassesDolly's Color RunDolly's Color Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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River City 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Danville, VA Danville

River City 5K WalkRiver City 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

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THE VINEYARD 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bristol, VA Bristol

The Vineyard 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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RUN IT BACK 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hampton, VA Hampton

Run It Back 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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VA XC Showcase Community Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

VA XC Showcase Community Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Recovery by StrongWILL

Sat, Oct 17 · Suffolk, VA Suffolk

5k RunVirtual 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Fleet Feet Northern VA's Fall Pumpkin Relay

Sat, Oct 17 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Fleet Feet's Fall Pumpkin Relay with Hoka

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Pirates and Princesses of the Peninsula

Sat, Oct 17 · Newport News, VA Newport News

2 Mile Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon 99 spots left

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Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo

Sat, Oct 17 · Moseley, VA Moseley

Mini 1 MileWild NinjaNinja Full Access Spectator +2

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Tree of Life 5K - Race with a Cause

Sat, Oct 17 · Purcellville, VA Purcellville

5K Adult (14 & Over)5K Youth (13 & Under)

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From Here to Eternity Run Through the Stones 5K Run-Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke

Sun, Oct 18 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke

From $5 Closed

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Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Kids Run (12 & under)WalkersVirtual Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Color Run 5k and 2k

Sun, Oct 18 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Color Run 2kColor Run 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Abby Furco Memorial Color Fun Run 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual ParticipantChildhood Cancer Survivor/Current Patient & Family 5k Color Run/Walk RegistrationColor Fun Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Oct 18 · King George, VA King George

Hopyard Harvest Mile5K Angel Pusher5K In Person +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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VALOR 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Haymarket, VA Haymarket

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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