5K Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 227 5K races in Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 Fight Club 5K in Newport News on October 14. Virginia 5K races run primarily October through January.

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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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

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

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 Closed

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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 5kSTAR's Candy Crawl 5k Virtual

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*VIRTUAL* 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

From $35 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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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

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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 Girls (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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Boo Ridge 5k & Fun Runs

Sat, Oct 10 · Hillsville, VA Hillsville

Monster MileBoo Ridge 5KGhost Walk +1

From $10 Closed

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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

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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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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

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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

Dolly's Color RunDolly's Color RunYouth Registration with T-shirt and Sunglasses

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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River City 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Danville, VA Danville

River City 5K RunRiver City 5K Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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 MileNinja Full Access SpectatorWild Ninja +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 Youth (13 & Under)5K Adult (14 & Over)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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)RunnersVirtual 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 ParticipantColor Fun Run/WalkChildhood Cancer Survivor/Current Patient & Family 5k Color Run/Walk Registration

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 In Person5K Athlete Rider +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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Run For Your Life 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Rixeyville, VA Rixeyville

Cross Country 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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