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October 2026 10K Races in Virginia

Every 10K in Virginia in October 2026, all 25 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

25 10K races in October 2026

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What the field actually runs

October 10K Races, By the Numbers

1:02:01Median finish time
37:28Median winning time
53Median field size
16October 10K races with published results

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

When in October

The October Race Weekends

10K races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 3 and October 4, with 6 of them. Another 2 fall on a weekday.

  1. Oct 3 – Oct 46
  2. Oct 10 – Oct 114
  3. Oct 17 – Oct 186
  4. Oct 24 – Oct 255
  5. Oct 31 – Nov 12

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The October 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field590 finishersFirst Bank Fall 5K & 10K Runin the 5KLongest-running5th year5th Annual Quantico 24-Hour Walk, Run & Relayannual tradition

October 10K Races by City

Williamsburg 3Colonial Heights 2Lexington 2Midlothian 2Ashburn 1Ashland 1Browntown 1Charles City 1Charlottesville 1Chesterfield 1Colonial Beach 1Crozet 1Fincastle 1Fredericksburg 1Gordonsville 1King George 1Narrows 1Quantico 1
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Soonest 10K Races in October

25 total
Thu, Oct 1, 20262026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay Lexington, VAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $26Details Sat, Oct 3, 20265th Annual Quantico 24-Hour Walk, Run & Relay Quantico, VA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40) Williamsburg, VA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race - 10k, 5K, 1.25 Mile Sprint, Casual Dog Friendy 5K and Virtual 5K Gordonsville, VA10K5K1.25 MilesFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Howlin' Coyote Canicross Trail Race King George, VA10K1 MileFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026Pocahontas Trail Festival Chesterfield, VAHalf Marathon10KFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026Kaizen + Team Hoyt Adaptive Run, Ride or Roll Virginia Beach, VA5K8K10KFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run Waynesboro, VA5K10KFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Haunted 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (41) Midlothian, VA5K10KFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 11, 20262026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run Williamsburg, VA10K5KFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 11, 2026Plaid to the Bone 10K Fredericksburg, VA10KFrom $47Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Ashland Harvest Run/Walk 10K/5K Ashland, VA10K5KFrom $38Details

Common Questions About Running an October 10K in Virginia

When in October are most 10K races held?

The busiest weekend in Virginia is October 3 and October 4, with 6 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 17 with 5. Another 2 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for an October 10K?

As early as you can. 9 of these October 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 24 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does an October 10K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $38, with paid entries running from $10 up to $55, and 1 that are free to enter. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

What is a good 10K time?

Across the 16 of these October 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 1:02:01, and the median winning time was 37:28. So anything under 1:02:01 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.

How big is a typical October 10K field?

The median one finished 53 runners, across the 16 of these October 10K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:40:52.

Are there trail 10K races in Virginia in October?

Yes, 7 races around Virginia get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

10K Races in Other Months

September and November sit either side of October, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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