Updated Jul 23, 2026
Running races in Virginia
Browse 238 upcoming running races in Virginia with dates, cities, distances, registration status, and official links.
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Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Aug 1, 2026
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (31)
Williamsburg, VA 23188 | 5K
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Aug 15, 2026
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (33)
Williamsburg, VA 23188 | 5K
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Aug 22, 2026
Monitor Merrimac District of the Colonial Virginia Council - Scouting America Scout Strong 5K
Hampton, VA 23669 | 3.1 Miles
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Aug 22, 2026
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)
Colonial Heights, VA 23834 | 5K
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Aug 23, 2026
10th Annual Ditch Diggers Dash & Touch a Truck
Manassas, VA 20109 | 3.1 Miles
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Aug 29, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (35)
Midlothian, VA 23114 | 5K
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Alexandria, VA 22309 | 3.1 Miles
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Sep 12, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (37)
Midlothian, VA 23114 | 5K
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Sep 12, 2026
Run to the Taproom - Creekside Farm Brewery 5K & 8K
King George, VA 22485 | 5K
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Sep 13, 2026
Tunnel to Towers Arena Climb - Stafford County, VA
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | 5K
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Sep 13, 2026
Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile
Portsmouth, VA 23704 | 10K
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Sep 19, 2026
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 | 5K
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Sep 26, 2026
9/11 Heroes Run - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA 23457 | 5K
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Race planning guide
How to choose a running race in Virginia
Compare more than the date and distance. Open the official race page to review the exact start time, course surface, elevation, time limits, packet pickup, parking, accessibility, and refund or transfer policy before registering.
- Confirm the source: organizer pages control registration status, pricing, schedule changes, and cancellations.
- Check the course: road, trail, hills, altitude, and weather can make two events at the same distance feel very different.
- Plan race morning: verify the venue, parking instructions, start corral, and recommended arrival time.
- Match your training: leave enough time to build safely for the distance and recover before your next goal race.