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5K Races in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Every upcoming 5K around Virginia Beach, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

19 upcoming 5K races found · 8 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field356 finishersRace at the Capein the 1 MileLongest-running43rd year43rd Annual Independence Day 5Kannual tradition
Tue, Jul 28, 2026Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile Virginia Beach, VA5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Breathe n Run 5k for Pulmonary Fibrosis Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Girls on the Run Twilight 5K Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $35Register Sun, Aug 30, 2026Coastal Edge ECSC 5K Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $40Details Mon, Sep 7, 2026SUPER GIRL 5K - Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $20Register Sun, Sep 13, 20265th Annual Nobody Walks Alone 5K Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $45Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $10Details Sat, Sep 26, 20269/11 Heroes Run - Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $36Details Fri, Oct 2, 2026Breast Run Ever 2026 Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026Kaizen + Team Hoyt Adaptive Run, Ride or Roll Virginia Beach, VA5K8K10KFrom $45Register Sat, Oct 10, 2026Race at the Cape Virginia Beach, VA5K1 Mile4.1 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Race For Hope 5K and 1 Mile Virginia Beach, VA5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Abby Furco Memorial Color Fun Run 2026 Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $10Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026K5K - A Run for Kendra Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Little Neck Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble Virginia Beach, VA5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Ainsley's Angels 2nd Annual Heart and Sole Virginia Beach, VA5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Crush N' Run 5K Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $35Details Sun, May 23, 2027COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $40Details Sun, Jul 4, 202743rd Annual Independence Day 5K Virginia Beach, VA5K0.25 MilesFrom $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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Virginia Beach

When are most 5K races held in Virginia Beach?

October is the busiest month for 5K races in Virginia Beach, with 5 of the 19, followed by September with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

How much do Virginia Beach 5K races cost?

Entry fees for 5K races here run from $10 to about $45, depending on the event and how early you register.

How early should I register for a 5K in Virginia Beach?

8 of the 19 5K races in Virginia Beach already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.

Are Virginia Beach 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 8 5K races in Virginia Beach with published results, the typical median finish is around 39:00, 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 Virginia Beach?

Browse Virginia Beach run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.

Are there trail 5K races near Virginia Beach?

Yes, 3 races around Virginia Beach get you off the pavement: 3 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.