Virginia · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Virginia

Every upcoming 5K in Virginia, all 282 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

282 upcoming 5K races · 183 with finish-time stats

10K Races 80Half Marathons 37Marathons 16Ultramarathons 8
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field3,643 finishersPNC Alexandria Halfin the Half MarathonLongest-running49th yearRRRC 49th Annual Turkey Trot 10k & 5kannual tradition

Virginia 5K Races by City

Midlothian 26Williamsburg 19Richmond 14Newport News 13Virginia Beach 12Fredericksburg 10Charlottesville 9Reston 9Alexandria 9Ashburn 7Fairfax 7Colonial Heights 6Chesapeake 6Yorktown 5Lexington 4Lynchburg 4Salem 4Woodbridge 4King George 4Roanoke 4Glen Allen 3Mc Lean 3Chesterfield 3Lorton 3

5K Races in Virginia by Month

October 2026 19November 2026 108December 2026 45January 2027 16February 2027 9March 2027 18April 2027 19May 2027 14June 2027 12July 2027 8September 2027 8

The Next 5K Runs in Virginia

282 total
Sat, Oct 24, 2026Dominion Energy Cap Trail Classic Richmond, VAHalf Marathon10 Miles5K1 MileFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026RRRC Volunteers for Virginia Brain Tumor Walk and Race Richmond, VA5KFreeDetails Sun, Oct 25, 2026RVA Mile (aka Regency Mile) & 5k Glen Allen, VA5K1 Mile0.25 MilesFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race Richmond, VA5KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sun, Oct 25, 2026Sprout 5K Ashburn, VA5K1KRegistration closedFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026=PR= Races: Monster Mash Dash 5K & 1 Mile Mc Lean, VA5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Fight Cancer Halloween 5K! Charlottesville, VA5KRegistration closedFrom $15Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Indian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. Low Key Halloween Haunts Charles City, VA10K5KRegistration closedFrom $20Details Thu, Oct 29, 2026Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness Lexington, VA5K10KFreeDetails Sat, Oct 31, 2026I AM Woman 5K Lynchburg, VA5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Fast Before the Feast 5K Newport News, VA5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Breakthrough Trail 5K Petersburg, VA5KFrom $40Details

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Virginia

Which Virginia cities have the most 5K races?

Midlothian (26), Williamsburg (19), Richmond (14), Newport News (13) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Virginia?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Virginia, with 108 of the 282, followed by December with 45. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Virginia 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 180 5K races in Virginia with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:15, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Virginia?

Yes, 11 races around Virginia get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 6 mix road and trail.