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.

=PR= Races: Birthday Bash 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Virtual 1K Fun RunVirtual 1K5K +1

From $30 Open

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Hope and Healing 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Jul 26 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile

Tue, Jul 28 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Kids Mile5K Competitive Walk w/Shirt & 6 Raffle tickets5K Run/Walk No Shirt Option (and Strider Plus) +2

From $15 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Girls on the Run Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Twilight 5K ParticipantTwilight 5K Miles for a Mission ParticipantTwilight 5K Miles for a Mission Participant Late Registration +1

From $35 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Charleston) ONLINE - August 1-2, 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Eastern Time Zone (Charleston) ONLINE - August 1-2, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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5K to End Overdose

Sat, Aug 1 · Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg

Virtual Virtual 5K (Under 12)5K (Under 12)5K +1

From $15 Open

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Breathe n Run 5k for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Sat, Aug 1 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Breathe n Run

From $25 Open

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Shootout for Soldiers Virginia

Sat, Aug 1 · Gainesville, VA Gainesville

Veterans Game OnlyTeam RegistrationPlayer Registration with Game Jersey +1

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Gaar Mountain Running Camp 2026

Sun, Aug 2 · Madison, VA Madison

Gaar Mountain Running Camp 2026

From $710 Open

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44th Annual Draper Mile (2026)

Fri, Aug 7 · Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg

Road Draper Mile

From $21 Open

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3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K

Sat, Aug 8 · King George, VA King George

Road 3H Trail Half MarathonDahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K

From $65 Open

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Level I Coaching Certification: Mountain Time Zone (Cheyenne) ONLINE - August 8-9, 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · ONLINE, VA ONLINE

Virtual Level I Coaching Certification: Mountain Time Zone (Cheyenne) ONLINE - August 8-9, 2026

From $340 Open 38 spots left

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Salem Distance Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Salem, VA Salem

Road Kids Run5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $20 Open

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Harrisonburg Youth TryAthlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg

Triathlon Youth TryAthlon (Ages 11-14)Youth TryAthlon (Ages 5-10)

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Ashburn Village Kids Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Ashburn, VA Ashburn

Triathlon 9 - 10 Youth Triathlon6 - 8 Youth Triathlon13 - 15 Youth Triathlon- Non Resident +9

From $0 Open

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Strider Mile

Sat, Aug 8 · Chesapeake, VA Chesapeake

Road Strider MileStrider Mile Competitive Walk

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bean's Way Fun Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach

Road Bean's Way Fun Run

From $40 Open

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MCVA 2.50K Family Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Christiansburg, VA Christiansburg

Open

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Steve Thompson 8K

Sun, Aug 16 · Springfield, VA Springfield

Road 8K

From $10 Open

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Devil's Den 10 Miler

Sun, Aug 16 · Culpeper, VA Culpeper

Virtual Virtual 10 Miler10 Miler

From $45 Open

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Lucky Coin Multisport Youth Triathlon Series - Race Four - Mount Vernon Park

Sun, Aug 16 · Alexandria, VA Alexandria

Triathlon 2026 Lucky Coin Multisport - Mount Vernon Park

From $62.5 Open

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Luray Triathlon & Duathlon

Sun, Aug 16 · Luray, VA Luray

Triathlon Triathlon Sprint (Individual)Olympic Triathlon (Relay Team)Sprint Triathlon (Relay Team) +9

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Aug 22 · Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Chrysalis Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Middleburg, VA Middleburg

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Shenandoah River Adventure Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Bentonville, VA Bentonville

SRSP 5 HourSRSP 12 Hour

From $140 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 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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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Midlothian, VA Midlothian

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Ashland Half Marathon & 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Ashland, VA Ashland

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

From $30 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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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 Closing Soon 17 spots left

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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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2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.30.26

Sun, Aug 30 · Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville

Triathlon Sprint Swim (400 yards)Sprint SwimRun5K +4

From $23.86 Open

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=PR= Races: South Lakes 10K

Sun, Aug 30 · Reston, VA Reston

Virtual 10KVirtual 10K

From $50 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 3 Person Relay +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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"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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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 Virtual Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk +5

From $0 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 Non-Student: 5K17 and under: 5KCurrent College Student: 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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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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