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.

Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (17)

Sat, Apr 25 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Tidewater Strider Marathon and Half Marathon Spring Edition

Sun, Apr 26 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road Strider Half Marathon WalkersStrider Half MarathonStrider Marathon +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon 3 spots left

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Bands on the Run 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Chefs For Kids 5k Trail Run & Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Amissville, VA Amissville

5K Trail Run & Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Lyme Warrior's Run Like A Warrior 5ks - Blacksburg, VA

Sun, Apr 26 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Road Run Like A Warrior 5k Color Run - Blacksburg, VA

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run Thru Reston Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Reston, VA Reston

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Prince William, VA

Sun, Apr 26 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationTeen Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Mechanicsville, VA

Sun, Apr 26 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 5 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. - April Showers Can't Stop Us

Sun, Apr 26 · Charles City, VA Charles City

Road 5kQuarter MarathonHalf Marathon

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Arlington, VA

Sun, Apr 26 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Revolutionary BBQ Brawl 5k & Fun Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road BBQ Brawl 1-Mile Fun RunBBQ Brawl 5k Race WalkBBQ Brawl 5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PNC Alexandria Half

Sun, Apr 26 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Road 5KHalf MarathonKid's Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Virginia Beach, VA

Sun, Apr 26 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Cal Tri Culpeper - 4.26.26

Sun, Apr 26 · Culpeper, VA Culpeper

Triathlon Sponsor - 10x10 Tent5KSprint Swim (400 yards) +10

From $23.86 Open Closing Soon

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REACH for Uganda Global Strides 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 5K Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Courage Day 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Purcellville, VA Purcellville

Virtual Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K - Virtual

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Reservoir Color Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road Student Registration (Ages 4-11)Family 4-Pack (2 Adults & 2 Students)Standard Registration (Ages 12+)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - Roanoke Valley CrossFit

Wed, Apr 29 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Manion WOD Ruck WorkoutManion WOD Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Get Strong in 2026 (Optional, you can run Marathon or half marathon, 10k or 5k)

Fri, May 1 · Aldie, VA Aldie

Road Run and Support Charity

From $500 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Resilience

Fri, May 1 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual Virtual Challenge

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Feds in Motion Challenge

Fri, May 1 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Virtual Challenge

From $30 Open

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5K Run/Walk for Haiti

Fri, May 1 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Students 5K Run/Walk $205K Run/Walk for Haiti

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Move. Thrive. Celebrate: 2026 BSNCF Thrivers Virtual Run/Walk

Fri, May 1 · Your City, VA Your City

Virtual 2026 BSNCF Thrivers Virtual Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Genworth | CareScout Cap2Cap presented by Dominion Energy

Fri, May 1 · Virginia Capital Trail, VA Virginia Capital Trail

Virtual Riverside Health Family Fun RideAllianz Quarter Century RideMeta Half Century Ride +3

From $35 Open

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Apple Blossom Valley Health 10K and Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics Kids' Bloomin' Mile

Fri, May 1 · Winchester, VA Winchester

Road 12-14 Kids' Mile8-9 Kids' Mile6-7 Kids' Mile +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Trauma Survivors Network's Race to Rebuild: Virtual Run/Walk/Cycle/Roll Distance of Your Choice

Fri, May 1 · Falls Church, VA Falls Church

Virtual TRAUMA SURVIVORS NETWORK: RACE TO REBUILD 2026

From $40 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (18)

Sat, May 2 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Feline Fundraiser 5k

Sat, May 2 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Tabb High School May Day 5K

Sat, May 2 · Yorktown, VA Yorktown

Road Tabb High May Day 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mindful Miles

Sat, May 2 · Bowling Green, VA Bowling Green

Road Youth 1 MileAdult 1 Mile5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Mountain Mother's Day 5k & Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Covington, VA Covington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkSponsorship 5K Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Step Up and Step Out 2026

Sat, May 2 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

Road Step Up Stair ClimbStep Out Walk/Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Port Haven International Academy Leadership 5K

Sat, May 2 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road Leadership 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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BON AIR 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN

Sat, May 2 · N. Chesterfield, VA N. Chesterfield

Road 1 MILE FUN RUNBON AIR 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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May the Forest Be With You

Sat, May 2 · King George, VA King George

Trail May the Forest Be With You 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Company 5 Hometown Hero 5k

Sat, May 2 · Maidens, VA Maidens

Road Company 5 Hometown Hero 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Best Friends Walk Together

Sat, May 2 · Onancock, VA Onancock

Best Friends Walk Together 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Glebe Elementary 5K & Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 1Mile5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Arc's 5th Annual Community Pickleball Challenge

Sat, May 2 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Teen Bracket - 2026 Community Pickleball Challenge2026 Community Pickleball Challenge

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Smith Mountain Lake Sprint Triathlon Presented by Charlene Jones REMAX Lakefront Realty

Sat, May 2 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Triathlon Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon (Individual)Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon RelaySmith Mountain Lake Aquabike (Individual)

From $89 Open Closing Soon

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Lexington Road and River Relay

Sat, May 2 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Road Team RegistrationSolo Registration

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Charlottesville High School's Band On The Run 5K run/walk

Sat, May 2 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Virtual Band on the Run 5KVirtual Band on the Run 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Cougar Literacy Run

Sat, May 2 · Manassas Park, VA Manassas Park

Virtual Virtual 5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - Direct Action Athletics

Sat, May 2 · Mechancisville, VA Mechancisville

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Innsbrook Mile

Sat, May 2 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Road Adult & Youth Innsbrook 1-Mile Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Kiwanis Club of Wythe County 5K

Sat, May 2 · Wytheville, VA Wytheville

Road Kiwanis Club of Wythe County 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Team AIMS Marathon Training Program

Sat, May 2 · Herndon, VA Herndon

Virtual 10 Miler TrainingFull Marathon TrainingHalf Marathon Training (13.1 Miles)

From $90 Open 50 spots left

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Escape Belle Isle 5K Run and Ruck Powered by CoStar Group

Sat, May 2 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Virtual Escape Belle Isle 5K Run or Ruck (Without Swag)Escape Belle Isle 5K RuckEscape Belle Isle 5K Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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SEES Run for the Roses 5k & Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road SEES Run for the Roses Fun RunSEES Run for the Roses 5kThoroughbred Sponsor $75 🐎 +7

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Martinsville Half Marathon and 5k

Sat, May 2 · Martinsville, VA Martinsville

Road All Vets 5K RuckMartinsville 5KMartinsville Half Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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