Running Races in Virginia — 2026

There are 472 running races in Virginia in 2026 across 144 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run at Chickahominy Riverfront Park in Williamsburg on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Blacksburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Road Turkey TrotGobble Gobble Kids Dash

From $22 Open

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RRRC 49th Annual Turkey Trot 10k & 5k, presented by Wegmans

Thu, Nov 26 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual 2026 RRRC Turkey Trot 5k - VIRTUAL2026 RRRC Turkey Trot 5k2026 RRRC Turkey Trot 10K +1

From $32 Open

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T-Town Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Tazewell, VA Tazewell

Road 5K Run or Walk T-Shirt NOT Guaranteed5K Run or Walk WITH T-Shirt Guaranteed

From $25 Open

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BRAEMAR 2026 ANNUAL 5K TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Bristow, VA Bristow

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Rocktown Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Turkey TrotGobble Gobble Kids Dash

From $24 Open

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Rassawek Winter Wine & Wreath

Fri, Nov 27 · Columbia, VA Columbia

December 3rd 6:00pmNovember 28th 4pmNovember 28th 1pm +15

From $90 Open 50 spots left

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JB Sunset 5K

Fri, Nov 27 · Glen Allen, VA Glen Allen

Virtual JB Sunset 5KJB Sunset 5K VIRTUAL

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Langley and McLean Crew Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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James RunSignup Test Page

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

Road 1 Mile Walk5KNeeds USAT Info +1

From $0 Open

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RRRC Stony Point Snowman Shuffle 5K

Wed, Dec 2 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Snowman Shuffle 5KSnowkid Shuffle Kids RunVirtual Snowman Shuffle 5K

From $5 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Pacific Time Zone (Temecula) ONLINE - December 3-4, 2026

Thu, Dec 3 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Pacific Time Zone (Temecula) ONLINE - December 3-4, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Bold Blitzen 5K at Bold Rock Cidery

Sat, Dec 5 · Nellysford, VA Nellysford

Road Bold Blitzen 5K

From $40 Open

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Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Bedford, VA Bedford

Road 1 Mile "Peaks Junior" (in person)5k (In Person)

From $12 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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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Newport News

Sat, Dec 5 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Virtual 5K TimedVirtual JinglerKids Run +1

From $25 Open

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VCF 2027 Winter Running Training Teams

Sat, Dec 5 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road 2027 Yuengling Shamrock 26.2 Weekend -- March, 21st.2026 Half Marathon Training2026 Yuengling Shamrock Weekend/One City or Other Spring Marathon +9

From $75 Open

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Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads

Sat, Dec 5 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road 1 Mile

From $25 Open

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Jingle All the Way 5K and 1 mile walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Stanardsville, VA Stanardsville

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $10 Open

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Holiday 5k Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Ridgeway, VA Ridgeway

Road 5K Run5k Walk5K Ruck

From $10 Open

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RRRC Winter Training Teams

Sat, Dec 5 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Road Winter Half Marathon Training TeamWinter Marathon Training TeamWinter Half Marathon Training Team +1

From $65 Open

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Run the River Ultra

Sat, Dec 5 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Ultra Half Marathon50K51.7 Mile

From $35 Open 8 spots left

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Reindeer Run 2 Miler

Sat, Dec 5 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Trail 2Miler Reindeer Run

From $25 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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=PR= Races: Run with Santa 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $45 Open

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Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K / Marathon /Half Marathon/50K Relay

Sun, Dec 6 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road Dismal Swamp Half MarathonDismal Swamp Half Marathon WalkersHalf Marathon Wheeled Athletes +5

From $40 Open 1 spots left

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OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK

Sun, Dec 6 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Road OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K

From $30 Open

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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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RTA Run-A-Latke

Sun, Dec 6 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual RTA Run-A-Latke 1 Miler (in person)RTA Run-A-Latke 5K (Virtual)RTA Run-A-Latke 5K (in person) +1

From $25 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 8KChristmas Town Dash 8K- Competitive Race WalkerDasher 1/2 Mile

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA

Sun, Dec 6 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Kids Run5K Untimed5K Timed +1

From $25 Open

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18th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K - OPEN5K Competitive Walk +2

From $20 Open

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Jingle Jog 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · CHESAPEAKE, VA CHESAPEAKE

Road 1 mile Fun Run5k jingle jog

From $35 Open 70 spots left

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Farmville Jingle Bell Run 5K & Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Farmville, VA Farmville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run & Walk

From $20 Open

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=PR= Races: Holiday Run Fest - Half Marathon, 4 Miler, & Challenge

Sat, Dec 12 · Annandale, VA Annandale

Virtual 4 MilerHalf MarathonHalf Marathon - Virtual +1

From $40 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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McLean Rotary's Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Mc Lean, VA Mc Lean

Road 5K

From $50 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Central Time Zone (Madison) ONLINE - December 12-13, 2026

Sat, Dec 12 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Central Time Zone (Madison) ONLINE - December 12-13, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Frosty Feat 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Road Frosty Feat 5kFrosty Feat 1 Mile Fun Run

From $5 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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Ringing in Hope: Jingle Bell Rock and Run 10K/5K/1M

Sat, Dec 12 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Road 1M Jammie Jingle Fun Run/Walk (3 & Over)5K10K

From $25 Open

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CarMax Tacky Light Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Virtual 2026 Twilight 1-Mile Kids Run2026 Virtual CarMax Tacky Light Run2026 CarMax Tacky Light Run

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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Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K

Sun, Dec 13 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Ultra Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K

From $100 Open

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Johnny CASA 5 Miler 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 19 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

Road 5K Walk5 Mile RunJohnny CASA 5 K Run

From $21 Open

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Jingle Bell 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Road Jingle Bell Merry MileJingle Bell 5KNot Racing? Support the Cause

From $25 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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