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.

FXBG Trail Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 27 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Trail FXBG Trail Half Marathon

From $10 Open

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=PR= Races: South Lakes 10K

Sun, Sep 27 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual Virtual 10K10K

From $50 Open

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2026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay

Thu, Oct 1 · Lexington, VA Lexington

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K5K (With Valid Student ID)5K +11

From $26 Open 40 spots left

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Team up! 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Harrisonburg Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Half MarathonRelay (per person)

From $59 Open

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7th Annual GO FORWARD TOGETHER Ride

Sat, Oct 3 · Richmond, VA Richmond

7th Annual GO FORWARD TOGETHER Ride

From $60 Open

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The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Virtual The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5KVIRTUAL Jaunt for Justice 5KJaunt for Justice 5KThe Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K Jaunt for Justice 0.5K Kids' Fun Run

From $10 Open

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High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Farmville, VA Farmville

Road 5kHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Walking With Wings

Sat, Oct 3 · North Chesterfield, VA North Chesterfield

Walking With Wings 7th Annual Walk

From $25 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Anchor Scholarship Foundation 5K and FunRun

Sat, Oct 3 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Virtual Anchor Scholarship FoundationVirtual 5KAnchor Scholarship Foundation 5K and FunRun

From $35 Open

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Anxious for Nothing 5K Color Run!

Sat, Oct 3 · Bedford, VA Bedford

Road 5K Color Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Oatlands 5K - Miles for Mammograms

Sat, Oct 3 · Leesburg, VA Leesburg

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Howlin' Coyote Canicross Trail Race

Sat, Oct 3 · King George, VA King George

Road 1 mile Wild Pup10K Canicross

From $20 Open

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SpeakUp5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Byrd ParkVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Damascus Festival of Miles

Sat, Oct 3 · Damascus, VA Damascus

Road Damascus Festival of Miles - 6 Hour OptionDamascus Festival of Miles - 3 Hour OptionDamascus Festival of Miles - 12 Hour Option

From $35 Open

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The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race - 10k, 5K, 1.25 Mile Sprint, Casual Dog Friendy 5K and Virtual 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Gordonsville, VA Gordonsville

Trail The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race Competitive 1.25 mile "Bell-Mutt Stakes"The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race Virtual 5KThe Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race Casual Dog-Friendly 5K +2

From $20 Open

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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill

Sun, Oct 4 · Lorton, VA Lorton

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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King George Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile, and Tot Trot

Sun, Oct 4 · King George, VA King George

Trail 1 Mile Fun Run5K Fun RunTot Trot

From $10 Open

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NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Road 2026 NCS TAKE THE HILL KIDS FUN RUN2026 NCS TAKE THE HILL 5K *WALKERS ONLY*2026 NCS TAKE THE HILL 5K *RUN*

From $15 Open

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Pocahontas Trail Festival

Sun, Oct 4 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

Trail 10kHalf Marathon

From $55 Open

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Chesterfield CASA Superhero 5k, Kid's 1k Run, & Family Festival

Sun, Oct 4 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road Children's Fun Run5k Run/WalkZero K Hero

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Hog Jog

Sat, Oct 10 · Smithfield, VA Smithfield

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5kPiglet Kids Run

From $10 Open

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Race For Hope 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Virtual 1 Mile Virtual (Includes T-Shirt & Medal)1 Mile5K +3

From $30 Open

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Pleasants Landing Triathlon

Sat, Oct 10 · Bumpass, VA Bumpass

Triathlon Pleasants Landing Sprint Aquabike (Individual)Pleasants Landing Sprint Relay (2-3 members)Pleasants Landing Olympic Aquabike (Individual) +3

From $99 Open

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Fire and Rescue 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Winchester, VA Winchester

Road Fire and Rescue 5K

From $35 Open

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Fall Foliage Adventure Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

15-Hour Race - TEAM15-Hour Race - SOLOIST5-Hour Race - SOLOIST +1

From $90 Open 40 spots left

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STAR's Candy Crawl 5k & Boo Dash

Sat, Oct 10 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Virtual Boo Dash 1 MileSTAR's Candy Crawl 5kSTAR's Candy Crawl 5k Virtual

From $20 Open

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Doggie Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Frightening 4 Trail Run/Hike

Sat, Oct 10 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road Frightening 4 mile Trail Race

From $30 Open

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Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Give A Dog a Job 5K In PersonVirtual Give a Dog a Job 5k

From $25 Open

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Bikes & Beers Manassas

Sat, Oct 10 · Manassas, VA Manassas

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

From $24 Open

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2026 PeDRA Dash for Discovery

Sat, Oct 10 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Virtual *IN-PERSON* 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk*VIRTUAL* 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk*VIRTUAL* 5K Fun Run/Walk +2

From $25 Open

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LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Salem, VA Salem

Virtual Virtual G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run - 1 MileG&H Contracting Kids Fun Run -1 mileVirtual G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run - 2 Miles +5

From $20 Open

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Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Waynesboro, VA Waynesboro

Road 5k Run Fall Foliage10k Run Fall Foliage

From $40 Open

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2026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run at Chickahominy Riverfront Park

Sun, Oct 11 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 2026 Grove Trotter 5K Bridge Run/Walk2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Walk2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Run

From $35 Open

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Plaid to the Bone 10K

Sun, Oct 11 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road 10K

From $40 Open

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Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Road Bernard Greene Memorial 5K

From $40 Open

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Beach to Beer 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Colonial Beach, VA Colonial Beach

Road 1 Mile Walk5K10K Run

From $30 Open

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Ashland Harvest Run/Walk 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Ashland, VA Ashland

Road Ashland Harvest 5K Run/WalkAshland Harvest Run/Walk 10K

From $34 Open

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Bivalves for Boobies Fun Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Colonial Beach, VA Colonial Beach

2026 Bivalves for Boobies Walk

From $25 Open

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Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Galax, VA Galax

Road 5k Run

From $20 Open

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Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo

Sat, Oct 17 · Moseley, VA Moseley

Virtual Mini 1 MileNinja Full Access SpectatorWild Ninja +2

From $34 Open

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Bikes & Beers Williamsburg

Sat, Oct 17 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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Dolly's Color Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

Dolly's Color RunDolly's Color Run

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Falling Creek 24-hour Running Event

Sat, Oct 17 · Bedford, VA Bedford

Trail 6-Hour Solo24-Hour Solo12-hour solo +4

From $85 Open

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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Lake Fairfax

Sun, Oct 18 · Reston, VA Reston

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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Shorefire Trail Races

Sun, Oct 18 · Huddleston, VA Huddleston

Trail Shorefire 10KShorefire 25K

From $45 Open

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