When are most 5K races held in Alexandria?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Alexandria, with 5 of the 9. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
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2026-2027 5K Races in Alexandria, Virginia
Every upcoming 5K around Alexandria, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
9 upcoming 5K races found · 5 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Alexandria races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026St. Rita 5K & Fun Run for Education Alexandria, VAFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot Alexandria, VAFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza 5k/10k Turkey Trot & Wellness Walk Alexandria, VAFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot Alexandria, VAFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Annual AKT Turkey Trot 5K/10K Alexandria, VAFrom $40Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK Alexandria, VAFrom $40Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Half Donkey (Half/10k/5k) Alexandria, VAFrom $50Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027PNC Alexandria Half Alexandria, VAFrom $45Details Sat, Sep 4, 20272026 Good Shepherd Catholic Church International Festival 5K & Fun Run Alexandria, VARegistration opens Jun 24, 2027From $30Details
Train for it
Run Clubs in Alexandria
The fastest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Alexandria clubs welcome 5K runners of all paces.
Browse all Alexandria run clubs →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 Alexandria
Are Alexandria 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 5 5K races in Alexandria with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:33, 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.
Where can I train for a 5K in Alexandria?
Join a local run club. Old Town Run Club, Northern Virginia Running Club and others in Alexandria welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.