Running Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 472 running races in Virginia in 2026 across 144 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run at Chickahominy Riverfront Park in Williamsburg on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Boo Ridge 5k & Fun Runs

Sat, Oct 10 · Hillsville, VA Hillsville

Road Monster MileBoo Ridge 5KGhost Walk +1

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Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Virtual Give a Dog a Job 5kGive A Dog a Job 5K In Person

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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FREE Buzz By Belmont 5K Fun Run and Fitness Fest

Sat, Oct 10 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Road Buzz By Belmont 5K Fun Run and Fitness Fest

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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5K Angel Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Virtual 5K Virtual Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk with All-Terrain Stroller +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Race at the Cape

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual One-Mile Fun Run/WalkDolphin Double Challenge5K 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

Virtual Fun Run5K RunVirtual Runner

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Trail 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 10 · LaCrosse, VA LaCrosse

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Power of Pink Breast Cancer Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Power of Pink Breast Cancer WalkPower of Pink Breast Cancer Walk KIDS 12 and underMWHC Associates Challenge

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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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LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Salem, VA Salem

Virtual G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run -1 mileVirtual G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run - 1 MileVirtual G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run - 2 Miles +5

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Doggie Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

Road 5k Run/Walk

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5kVirtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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McLean 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Road 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Race For Hope 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Second Annual Live Like Libby

Sat, Oct 10 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

Road Second Annual Live Like LibbyT-Shirt Purchase

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Road 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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Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro

Road 5k Run Fall Foliage10k Run Fall Foliage

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Bikes & Beers Manassas

Sat, Oct 10 · Manassas, VA Manassas

15 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (8:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $34 Open Closing Soon 1 spots left

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2026 PeDRA Dash for Discovery

Sat, Oct 10 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fire and Rescue 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Winchester, VA Winchester

Road Fire and Rescue 5K

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Hog Jog

Sat, Oct 10 · Smithfield, VA Smithfield

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5kPiglet Kids Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Fall Foliage Adventure Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

5-Hour Race - TEAM15-Hour Race - TEAM5-Hour Race - SOLOIST +1

From $90 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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Pleasants Landing Triathlon

Sat, Oct 10 · Bumpass, VA Bumpass

Triathlon Pleasants Landing Olympic Aquabike (Individual)Pleasants Landing Sprint Aquabike (Individual)Pleasants Landing Sprint Triathlon (Individual) +3

From $99 Open Closing Soon 7 spots left

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Oct 11 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

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

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026-27 Bike/Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Bronze Bike/RunSilver Bike/Run

From $250 Open Closing Soon

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Plaid to the Bone 10K

Sun, Oct 11 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road 10K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Fight Club 5K

Wed, Oct 14 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Road Fight Club 5K

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RRRC Yoga for Runners: Power, Balance, Recovery

Thu, Oct 15 · Richmond, VA Richmond

RRRC Yoga for Runners: Power, Balance, RecoveryRRRC Yoga for Runners: Power, Balance, RecoveryRRRC Yoga for Runners: Power, Balance, Recovery

From $20 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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Pink Ribbon Run 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Portsmouth, VA Portsmouth

Open Closing Soon

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Dollin' it Up with Dolly! Presented by Fleet Feet

Fri, Oct 16 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Road Doll it up with Dolly! Presented by Fleet Feet

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Responders Ruck

Sat, Oct 17 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

2026 Murph Challenge

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

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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JK5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road JK5K

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Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Galax, VA Galax

Road 5k Run

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Dolly's Color Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Falling Creek 24-hour Running Event

Sat, Oct 17 · Bedford, VA Bedford

Trail 12-hour solo6-Hour Solo12-Hour "Big Team" Relay +4

From $85 Open Closing Soon

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RUN IT BACK 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hampton, VA Hampton

Road Run It Back 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Ashland Harvest Run/Walk 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Ashland, VA Ashland

Road Ashland Harvest 5K Run/WalkAshland Harvest Run/Walk 10K

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Beach to Beer 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Colonial Beach, VA Colonial Beach

Road 1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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VA XC Showcase Community Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

Road VA XC Showcase Community Race

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Run for Recovery by StrongWILL

Sat, Oct 17 · Suffolk, VA Suffolk

Virtual Virtual 5k5k Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bikes & Beers Williamsburg

Sat, Oct 17 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time) +4

From $34 Open Closing Soon 1 spots left

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First Bank Fall 5K & 10K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Fincastle, VA Fincastle

Road Pup Run/Walk5K Run - Youth through age 175K Run - Adults 18 and Older Only +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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George Mason 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Road Kids' Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 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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River City 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Danville, VA Danville

Road River City 5K WalkRiver City 5K Run

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The Big Serve 2026 - Matches

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Open Closing Soon

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