Running Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 634 running races in Virginia in 2026 across 166 cities. The next upcoming race is the RTC Open Water Swim - Wednesday, 4/22/26 Members Only! in Midlothian, VA on April 22. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Sports Backers 8k Training Team

Sat, Nov 14 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Virtual 2026 Sports Backers 8k Training Team2026 SB 8kTT - Virtual 8k

From $0 Open

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2026 Running Richmond - Youth Programs Charity Entries

Sat, Nov 14 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Half Marathon Fundraising8k FundraisingMarathon Fundraising

From $0 Open 25 spots left

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Run for Refuge 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Run for Refuge 5K

From $30 Open

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Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team

Sat, Nov 14 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual 2026 SB HMTT - Virtual 8k2026 SB HMTT - 8k2026 Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team +1

From $0 Open

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Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Richmond 8k

Sat, Nov 14 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Virtual - 2026 Richmond 8k2026 Richmond 8kVirtual - 2026 CarMax Richmond Half Marathon +3

From $35 Open

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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Metro Washington DC

Sun, Nov 15 · Springfield, VA Springfield

Virtual 5K-Help then Run5KVirtual 5K +10

From $0 Open 3 spots left

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RRRC T. Rex Run Mailing List

Sun, Nov 15 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Open

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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook

Sun, Nov 15 · Clifton, VA Clifton

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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Star City Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

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

From $20 Open

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GUIDON22

Sat, Nov 21 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

GUIODON22

From $22 Open

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

Sat, Nov 21 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Riverbend

Sun, Nov 22 · Great Falls, VA Great Falls

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot

Wed, Nov 25 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K RunWheelchair 5K +1

From $15 Open

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Glowing Gobbler 5K

Wed, Nov 25 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Road Glowing Gobbler 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Blacksburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Road Turkey TrotGobble Gobble Kids Dash

From $27 Open

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2026 PR Race Pass

Thu, Nov 26 · Reston, VA Reston

2026 Race Pass

From $135 Open

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Gobble Wobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Road Gobble Wobble 5KMini Wobble 50 YardMini Wobble 100 Yard

From $10 Open

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Halifax County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · South Boston, VA South Boston

Road Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run - Virtual5K - Virtual +1

From $30 Open

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Rocktown Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Turkey TrotGobble Gobble Kids Dash

From $27 Open

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Richmond Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual 5K - Virtual5K - Untimed5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) +4

From $0 Open

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The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Virtual 5K Run5k Virtual Run or Walk5K Walk

From $23 Open

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SML Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Road 1 milerSML Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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2026 PR Race Pass PLUS

Fri, Nov 27 · Reston, VA Reston

2026 Race Pass PLUS

From $255 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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James RunSignup Test Page

Sun, Nov 29 · World Wide!, VA World Wide!

Road 1 Mile Walk5KNeeds USAT Info

From $0 Open

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White Elephant

Sat, Dec 5 · King George, VA King George

Road 1 mile5k

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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=PR= Races: Run with Santa 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $45 Open

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Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 6 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road Half Marathon

From $65 Open

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Christmas Town Dash

Sun, Dec 6 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Christmas Town Dash 8K- Competitive Race WalkerChristmas Town Dash 8KDasher 1/2 Mile

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead

Sun, Dec 6 · Fairfax Station, VA Fairfax Station

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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Deck the Heels 5K Night Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Altavista, VA Altavista

Virtual (Virtual ) Deck the Heels 5K Night RunDeck the Heels 5K Night Run

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Frosty 5K and Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Stafford, VA Stafford

Road 1 Mile Reindeer RunFrosty 5K5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only

From $20 Open

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RRRC 2026 Dallas Marathon Races Trip Interest

Sun, Dec 13 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Open

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JLHR Jingle Jog 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk & 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road JLHR Jingle Jog 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkJLHR Jingle Jog 5k RUNJLHR Jingle Jog 5k WALK

From $15 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

Road 5kKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Simple Waiver Demo

Thu, Dec 31 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

Waiver

From $0 Open

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NYE Glow Run

Thu, Dec 31 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Kids Countdown RunGlow Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Be a FARC Volunteer

Thu, Dec 31 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Open

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Tidewater Striders Annual Banquet and Awards Presentations

Sat, Feb 6 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

Kid's Banquet RegistrationTidewater Striders Annual Banquet and Awards Presentation

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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YMCA 10k Training Team

Sat, Feb 6 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Road 2027 YMCA 10k Training Team2027 YMCA 10k Training Team + 20k Challenge (1 Virtual, 1 In-Person)2026 YMCA 10k Training Team + 20k Challenge (1 Virtual, 1 In-Person) +1

From $60 Open

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Love the Run You're With

Sat, Feb 13 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual 4 Miler4 Miler for Stafford County School Employees4 Miler +2

From $37.5 Open

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=PR= Races: Run Your Heart Out 5K/1K

Sun, Feb 14 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Virtual 1K - Virtual1K - Live5K - Live +1

From $25 Open

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Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Richmond, VA Richmond

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

From $30 Open

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=PR= Races: Reston 10 Miler

Sun, Mar 7 · Reston, VA Reston

Road Reston 10 MileVirtual Reston 10 MileReston 10 Mile +1

From $55 Open

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