Running Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 508 running races in Virginia in 2026 across 143 cities. The next upcoming race is the 100 Days to the Virginia 10 Miler Fun Run in Lynchburg on June 18. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Coastal Edge ECSC 5K

Sun, Aug 23 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Coastal Edge ECSC 5k

From $40 Open

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10th Annual Ditch Diggers Dash & Touch a Truck

Sun, Aug 23 · Manassas, VA Manassas

Road 5K Run/WalkTouch a Truck TicketKids' Fun Run (Includes Touch a Truck)

From $15 Open

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RVA Sprint

Sun, Aug 23 · Rockville, VA Rockville

Triathlon Kid's Splash & DashBeginner-Only TriathlonBeginner-Only Duathlon +4

From $30 Open

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FXBG Trail 8 Miler

Sun, Aug 23 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 8 Miler

From $10 Open

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Morais Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sun, Aug 23 · Bealeton, VA Bealeton

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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2026 NOVA Running Club 5K

Tue, Aug 25 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Road 2026 NOVA Running Club 5K

From $30 Open

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ICF 2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" Run/Walk to Benefit Orphans & Vulnerable Children

Sat, Aug 29 · Fairfax Station, VA Fairfax Station

Virtual 2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" to Benefit Iraqi Orphans & Vulnerable Children2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" - VIRTUAL RACE

From $15 Open

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Bikes & Beers Herndon

Sat, Aug 29 · Herndon, VA Herndon

15 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (8:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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Dulles 5K/10K on the Runway

Sat, Aug 29 · Chantilly, VA Chantilly

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Pacific Time Zone (Cheyenne) ONLINE - August 29-30, 2026

Sat, Aug 29 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Pacific Time Zone (Cheyenne) ONLINE - August 29-30, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Ashland Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Ashland, VA Ashland

Virtual 2026 Ashland 5k2026 Virtual Ashland 5k2026 Ashland Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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CHKD RunWalk for the Kids

Sat, Aug 29 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

Virtual 2 Mile WalkStroller Passenger 2 Mile Walk (3 & under)2 Mile Walk (12yr & under) +4

From $10 Open 17 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.30.26

Sun, Aug 30 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Triathlon Sprint SwimRunSprint Swim (400 yards)5K +4

From $23.86 Open

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Cross Country 3-Miler and Club Picnic

Sun, Aug 30 · Vienna, VA Vienna

Road XCPicnic OnlyKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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17th Annual Fawn Lake Adult and Youth Triathlons

Sun, Aug 30 · Spotsylvania, VA Spotsylvania

Triathlon Youth Triathlon 6-11 Years OldYouth Triathlon 10-15Adult Triathlon (15 and Up) +1

From $50 Open 29 spots left

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The Jay Walkers Challenge

Tue, Sep 1 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Virtual The Jay Walkers Challenge

From $25 Open

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Foundation for Rural Service - Rural Run/Walk 5K

Tue, Sep 1 · Arlington, VA Arlington

Virtual FRS Rural Run/Walk 5K

From $40 Open

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Run for Alexei

Fri, Sep 4 · Any City, VA Any City

Virtual Run for Alexei - 1 MileRun For Alexei - 5KRun For Alexei 10K +1

From $15 Open

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5th Annual Pints And Paws 5K and 1 Mile Run Walk and Pup Strut

Sat, Sep 5 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run Walk and Pup Strut5K Run Walk5K Competitive Walk +5

From $0 Open

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Abingdon Soap Box Derby Challenge

Sat, Sep 5 · Abingdon, VA Abingdon

Open

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Charlottesville Women's Four Miler

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Virtual Women's Four Miler - VirtualWomen's Four Miler

From $40 Open

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"Track the Future 5K"

Sat, Sep 5 · Axton, VA Axton

Road 2nd Annual Track For The Future 5K

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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FXBG Trail 10 Miler

Sun, Sep 6 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail 10 Miler

From $10 Open

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=PR= Races: Donut Dash 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Virtual Virtual 1K1K Fun RunVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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JMU 9/11 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Current College Student: 5KNon-Student: 5K17 and under: 5K

From $15 Open

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Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · Haymarket, VA Haymarket

Road Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk Adults (17+)Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk Youth (16 & under)

From $25 Open

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Town of Bridgewater "Race to the Bottom" 5k

Mon, Sep 7 · Bridgewater, VA Bridgewater

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile

Fri, Sep 11 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual VIRTUAL 1 Mile Fun RunKids 1 Mile Fun RunVIRTUAL 5K +1

From $15 Open

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Smith Mountain Lake Ultra Triathlon

Fri, Sep 11 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Triathlon The Endure 4-5-6Single Ultra Aquabike (Solo)Single Ultra Duathlon (Solo) +6

From $349 Open

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Joe LaRocco 5K and 1K Elementary School Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Salem, VA Salem

Road Elementary School 1K Fun RunJoe LaRocco 5K

From $7 Open

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Odyssey Trail Running Rampage

Sat, Sep 12 · Millboro, VA Millboro

Trail 26 Mile50K13 Mile +1

From $55 Open 30 spots left

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Katie's Run for the Red Virtual 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Anywhere, VA Anywhere

Virtual Katie's Run for the Red Virtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Harvest Hustle : Run the Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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Run to the Taproom - Creekside Farm Brewery 5K & 8K

Sat, Sep 12 · King George, VA King George

Road 5K8K Run

From $42 Open

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Margarita 5K at Plaza Antigua

Sat, Sep 12 · Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro

Road Margarita 5K

From $40 Open

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Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

Road Eagle Strut 5K

From $25 Open

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South Fork Fly Fishing Tournament

Sat, Sep 12 · Bentonville, VA Bentonville

Adult AnglerJunior Angler

From $25 Open

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Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Farmville, VA Farmville

Virtual 5K Hand CycleVIRTUAL 5K5K Run/Walk +3

From $25 Open

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Bra-ha-ha 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road 5K Run5K First Responders -fire, police, hospital workers, EMT

From $30 Open

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Run Richmond 16.19

Sat, Sep 12 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road 8 K Run/Walk16.19 K Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Henry County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Ridgeway, VA Ridgeway

Henry County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2026

From $25 Open

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Buchanan Tri

Sat, Sep 12 · Buchanan, VA Buchanan

Triathlon Buchanan Tri

From $75 Open

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Charity Dog Walk + Pool Pawty

Sat, Sep 12 · Stephens City, VA Stephens City

Charity Dog Walk & Pool Pawty

From $25 Open

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Patriots Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Triathlon Patriots Olympic Triathlon (Individual)Patriots Olympic Aquabike (Individual)Patriots Olympic Triathlon Relay +3

From $99 Open

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YL RoCo 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Road

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Go for Bo! 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only +1

From $10 Open

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