Running Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 504 running races in Virginia in 2026 across 148 cities. The next upcoming race is the Boo Ridge 5k & Fun Runs in Hillsville on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, ultras.

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Richmond 94 Williamsburg 77 Virginia Beach 76 Midlothian 57 Arlington 49 Charlottesville 47 Fredericksburg 47 Alexandria 44 Midlothian, VA 39 Chesapeake 36 Roanoke 33 Lynchburg 33 Ashburn 28 Newport News 27 Henrico 25 Reston 24 ONLINE 22 Fairfax 21 Colonial Heights 21 Norfolk 20 Winchester 18 Blacksburg 17 Chesterfield 16 Harrisonburg 16 King George 15 Stafford 14 Woodbridge 13 Vienna 13 Hampton 13 Glen Allen 12

Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Arlington, VA Arlington
Road MCM Participant Guaranteed Entry (Fundraising = $1,250 & Runner receives free race registration and will have race day tent access)Fundraiser plus tent access (Fundraising = $750 - runner is already registered for the MCM and would like race day tent access)Active Duty - Fundraiser plus tent access (Fundraising = $750 - runner is already registered for the MCM and would like race day tent access) +5
From $50 Open
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Stroke Comeback Trail

Thu, Oct 29 · Vienna, VA Vienna
Virtual Virtual Survivor 1 Mile ChallengeVirtual 5K Run/Walk/RollVirtual Youth Run/Walk/Roll (Ages 5-17)
From $15 Open
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River & Bay 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Gloucester Point, VA Gloucester Point
Road 1 Mile Fun RunRiver & Bay 5KRiver & Bay 5K (Race walk)
From $20 Open Closing Soon
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Masked Hope 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach
Road Masked HOPE Walker ONLYMasked HOPE 5k RunMasked HOPE Tot Trot/Contest ages 5-6 +1
From $15 Open
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Gus 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg
Road 1 Mile1 Mile (13 & Up)5K
From $25 Open
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Hilton Hustle

Sat, Nov 7 · Newport News, VA Newport News
Road Hilton Hustle 1 Mile Fun RunHilton Hustle 5k
From $15 Open Closing Soon
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