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.

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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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 5kStarting Gate Sponsor $250 🚩 +7

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cougar Literacy Run

Sat, May 2 · Manassas Park, VA Manassas Park

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Coastal Edge Furry Friend Walk

Sat, May 2 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Coastal Edge Furry Friend Walk

From $40 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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2026 Manion WOD - Direct Action Athletics

Sat, May 2 · Mechancisville, VA Mechancisville

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 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 Virtual Band on the Run 5KBand on the Run 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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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Festival for the Brave 5k and Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Montross, VA Montross

Road Festival for the Brave 5k and Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hike for Hospice House

Sat, May 2 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Hike for Hospice House

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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MS Society 5k at UVA

Sun, May 3 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

5k Run

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Midlo Hustle For Hunger

Sun, May 3 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 2026 Midlo Hustle For Hunger 1/4 Mile (10 and Younger)2026 Midlo Hustle For Hunger

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run, Roll, Stroll

Sun, May 3 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K + 1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF)

Sun, May 3 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Triathlon Non-Draft Youth 5-12 AquabikeNon-Draft Youth 5-12 TriathlonNon-Draft Youth 5-12 Duathlon +10

From $70 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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The Great Train Race

Sun, May 3 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road Caboose Run 1/4 Mile - (5 & under)George Dashington 1/2 Mile - (10 & under)Express 1 Mile - (6 to 17)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Fountainhead Half Marathon and 10K++ Trail Run

Sun, May 3 · Fairfax Station, VA Fairfax Station

Trail Virtual 10K10K+Virtual Half Marathon +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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OLD TOWN RUN CLUB "May the Force be with you" 5K & Kids 1 Miler

Sun, May 3 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Road 5K Fun Run & Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5K: Sip, Savor & Sprint

Sun, May 3 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5K: Sip, Savor & Sprint

From $59.99 Open Closing Soon

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Huckleberry Jam Point-To-Point

Sun, May 3 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Virtual 2.5 MileVIRTUAL 8.1 Mile8.1 Mile

From $24 Open Closing Soon

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Run The Greenway

Sun, May 3 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Virtual 5K5K Roll5K: Student 18 & Under +5

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cerberus 3-Day Expedition Stage Race

Thu, May 7 · New Castle, VA New Castle

2-Person Team4-Person Team3-Person Team +1

From $575 Open Closing Soon

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Level I Coaching Certification: Mountain Time Zone (Denver) ONLINE - May 7-8, 2026

Thu, May 7 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Mountain Time Zone (Denver) ONLINE - May 7-8, 2026

From $340 Open Closing Soon 33 spots left

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13th Annual bow-WOW-walk

Sat, May 9 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Trail Dog WalkJunior Dog Walk5K Trail Run +2

From $10 Open

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Luau 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (19)

Sat, May 9 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Mother's Day Weekend Nomad Coffee Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Open

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Virginia Regional Ballet 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Virginia Regional Ballet Annual One Mile Fun Run/WalkVirginia Regional Ballet Annual 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Holy Family Falcon 5K

Sat, May 9 · Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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National Police Week 5K

Sat, May 9 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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Mint Springs Trail 5K++

Sat, May 9 · Crozet, VA Crozet

Trail Mint Springs Trail 5K

From $18 Open 75 spots left

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BEST Kids Superhero 5K & Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Road 5KYouth 5K (Age 12 and Under)Young Adult 5k (13-17)

From $0 Open

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Hampton City Schools Run for the Stage 5K

Sat, May 9 · Hampton, VA Hampton

Road Hampton City School Run for the Stage 5K - Individual ParticipantHampton City School Run for the Stage 5K - StudentHampton City School Run for the Stage 5K - Adult Team Member +2

From $10 Open

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Run 4 Woods Creek

Sat, May 9 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Virtual Race Day signup cash or check only 4 milerSponsor 4 miler4 miler +11

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Charlottesville Summer Trail Running Series

Sat, May 9 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Trail Charlottesville Summer Trail Running Series

From $75 Open

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2026 Wild Run 5k

Sat, May 9 · Louisa, VA Louisa

Road 2026 Wild Run 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, May 9 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

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

From $22 Open

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Colored Up 5K

Sat, May 9 · Rustburg, VA Rustburg

Road Colored Up 5K Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Raccoon Run

Sat, May 9 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $25 Open

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Hospice of the Piedmont 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Road HOP 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Miracle Hope 5K Run (Family Fun Run/Walk)

Sat, May 9 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

Virtual Miracle Hope Events Virtual 5KMiracle Hope 5K Race

From $30 Open

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Kinetic Triathlon Festival

Sat, May 9 · Spotsylvania, VA Spotsylvania

Triathlon Kinetic Olympic Triathlon (Individual)Kinetic Olympic Aquabike (individual)Kinetic Sprint Triathlon Relay +6

From $99 Open Closing Soon

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Move for Mental Health

Sat, May 9 · Warrenton, VA Warrenton

Road 5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $10 Open

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Assist Pregnancy Center's Walk Run Ride for Life

Sat, May 9 · Lorton, VA Lorton

Open

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Strasburg Mayfest 5K to Benefit Abigail's Journey

Sat, May 9 · Strasburg, VA Strasburg

Road Strasburg Mayfest 5K to Benefit Abigail's Journey

From $25 Open

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LIVE BOLD JeeperFest at Bold Rock Cidery

Sat, May 9 · Nellysford, VA Nellysford

LIVE BOLD JeeperFest

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Fit Body GoHAM 5K

Sat, May 9 · Smithfield, VA Smithfield

Road Fit Body GoHAM 5K

From $35 Open

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Historic Waterford Trail Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Waterford, VA Waterford

Virtual 5K Trail Run/Walk10K Trail Run/WalkVirtual 5K +3

From $20 Open

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=PR= Races: Mother's Day 4 Miler & 1 Miler benefiting Devotion to Children

Sun, May 10 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run4 MilerVirtual 4 miler +1

From $30 Open

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Women @ Fluence Virtual 5k

Mon, May 11 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Open

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Summer Camp 2026

Fri, May 15 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

Boy Camper - Middle School 2Girl Camper - First Chance 2Boy Camper - First Chance 2 +17

From $0 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Trail Running Events at Dominion Energy Riverrock

Fri, May 15 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road 2026 Belle Isle Blitz (5k)2026 James River Scramble (10k)2026 Bust the Banks Half

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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