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.

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 WALKJLHR Jingle Jog 5k RUN

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)

Sat, Dec 19 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Road A Walk through the Lights5kKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Holly Jolly 5K Run/ Walk

Sat, Dec 19 · Rustburg, VA Rustburg

Road Holly Joly 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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=PR= Races: Frosty 5K & 1K

Sun, Dec 20 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Virtual 1K Fun Run - LiveVirtual 1K5K - Live +1

From $35 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Be a FARC Volunteer

Thu, Dec 31 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Open

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New Year 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (53)

Thu, Dec 31 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Simple Waiver Demo

Thu, Dec 31 · Powhatan, VA Powhatan

Waiver

From $0 Open

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NYE Glow Run

Thu, Dec 31 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Road Kids Countdown RunGlow Run 5K

From $20 Open

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New Day * New Year 5k & HNY Fun Run (In person & Virtual)

Fri, Jan 1 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Virtual 5k Virtual Run/Walk5k (in person)10k Virtual Run/Walk +2

From $27.27 Open

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New Year's Day 5K & 1K

Fri, Jan 1 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual Virtual 1K1K Fun Run5K +1

From $30 Open

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12th Annual Resolution 5K and 1-Mile Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 3rd Annual Resolution 1 Mile RunPush Rim/Hand Crank Wheelchair 5k12th Annual Resolution 5K (Competitive Walkers Only) +1

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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New Year 5K & 10K, Midlothian, VA (01)

Sat, Jan 2 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K & 10K, Midlothian, VA (02)

Sat, Jan 9 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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megsmiles 5K

Sat, Jan 9 · Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville

Virtual megsmiles 5k Virtual Runmegsmiles 5K Runmegsmiles Kids Run

From $20 Open

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Tidewater Striders 2027 Distance Series #1

Sat, Jan 9 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road 5k Race Walk5k Run10k Run +3

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Burke Creek Barn Burner - 5K & 15K

Sat, Jan 9 · Palmyra, VA Palmyra

Trail 5K Trail Race15K Trail Race

From $30 Open

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Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · King George, VA King George

Trail Half Marathon

From $65 Open

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Cookie Classic Run

Sat, Jan 16 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Virtual Conquering the Cookie - ChallengeCookie Classic Run - Samoa Stroll 1 MilerCookie Classic Run Trefoil Trek 5K +2

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Chills In The Mill: Harwoods Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Jan 16 · Yorktown, VA Yorktown

Road Harwoods 5KHarwoods Half

From $30 Open

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Schock & Shivers 5k and Cold Water Challenge

Sat, Jan 23 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road Kids 1/2 Mile Fun RunKids 1/2 Mile Fun RunSchock & Shivers 5k and Cold Water Challenge +3

From $20 Open 20 spots left

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Tidewater Striders 2027 Distance Series #2 at the Historic Fort Monroe

Sat, Jan 30 · Hampton, VA Hampton

Road 5 Mile Run5 Mile Competitive Race Walk10 Mile Run +3

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K, Midlothian, VA (05)

Sat, Jan 30 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Blaine's Birthday 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Wytheville, VA Wytheville

Open

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Knights of Columbus Council 5480 10-Mile and 10-Kilometer Run for the Heart

Sat, Feb 6 · Yorktown, VA Yorktown

Road Knights of Columbus Council 5480 Newport News, Virgnia 10-Kilometer Run for the Heart 2027Knights of Columbus Council 5480 Newport News, Virgnia 10-Mile Run for the Heart 2027

From $35 Open

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Pirate 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (05)

Sat, Feb 6 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Tidewater Striders Annual Banquet and Awards Presentations

Sat, Feb 6 · Norfolk, VA Norfolk

Kid's Banquet RegistrationTidewater Striders Annual Banquet and Awards Presentation

From $15 Open 8 spots left

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YMCA 10k Training Team

Sat, Feb 6 · Henrico, VA Henrico

Road 2026 YMCA 10k Training Team2027 YMCA 10k Training Team2026 YMCA 10k Training Team + 20k Challenge (1 Virtual, 1 In-Person) +1

From $60 Open

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Arctic 5k

Sat, Feb 6 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Trail 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Love the Run You're With

Sat, Feb 13 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual 4 Miler4 Miler4 Miler for Stafford County School Employees +2

From $37.5 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Feb 13 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Virtual Mini HalfVirtual Mini Half5K Competitive Walk +5

From $20 Open 75 spots left

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=PR= Races: Run Your Heart Out 5K/1K

Sun, Feb 14 · Fairfax, VA Fairfax

Virtual 1K - Virtual1K - Live5K - Virtual +1

From $25 Open

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Run With Heart 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Feb 20 · Roanoke, VA Roanoke

Virtual Run With Heart 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL Run With Heart 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Tidewater Striders 2027 Distance Series #3

Sat, Feb 27 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road 10k Run10k Run10k Competitive Race Walk +9

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Half Donkey (Half/10k/5k)

Sat, Mar 6 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Road Half Donkey 5kHalf Donkey 10kHalf Donkey

From $50 Open

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Frozen Foot Challenge Adventure Race

Sat, Mar 6 · Chesterfield, VA Chesterfield

10 Hour, Solo5 Hour, 2 Person Team10 Hour +12

From $0 Open

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King of The Mountain

Sat, Mar 6 · Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg

Trail King Of The MountainKing Of The Mountain

From $25 Open

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Knights of Columbus Run for Life 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra

Sat, Mar 6 · Rocky Mount, VA Rocky Mount

Ultra Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra - Solo (Midnight-9AM)Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra - SoloCrooked Road 24 Hour Ultra - Solo (Full 24 Hours) +9

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (09)

Sat, Mar 6 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Newport News One City Marathon

Sat, Mar 6 · Newport News, VA Newport News

Road Nautical Mile Fun RunNautical Mile Fun RunMaritime 5K +9

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k

Sun, Mar 7 · Richmond, VA Richmond

Virtual Virtual 2026 River City 5k2026 River City 5kVirtual 2027 River City 5k +5

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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=PR= Races: Reston 10 Miler

Sun, Mar 7 · Reston, VA Reston

Road Reston 10 MileVirtual Reston 10 MileReston 10 Mile +1

From $55 Open

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Pirate 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (11)

Sat, Mar 13 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Grand Slamrock

Sat, Mar 13 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Road Strike It Lucky 1 MileStrike It Lucky 1 MileGrand Slamrock 5K +3

From $18 Open

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Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Virtual Fun RunFun Run5k Walk +5

From $0 Open

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=PR= Races: Lucky Leprechaun 5K

Sun, Mar 14 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +1

From $35 Open

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Creekside Clover 5K

Sun, Mar 14 · King George, VA King George

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $36 Open

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