Race calendar · October 2026 · Virginia

October 2026 Marathon Races in Virginia

Every Marathon in Virginia in October 2026, all 5 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

5 Marathon races in October 2026

5K in October10K in OctoberHalf Marathon in OctoberUltra in October

When in October

The October Race Weekends

Marathon races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 24 and October 25, with 3 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.

  1. Oct 3 – Oct 41
  2. Oct 24 – Oct 253

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field259 finishers2026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relayin the Half MarathonLongest-running5th year5th Annual Quantico 24-Hour Walk, Run & Relayannual tradition

October Marathon Races by City

Arlington 2Colonial Heights 1Lexington 1Quantico 1
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Soonest Marathon Races in October

5 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 24, 2026Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team Arlington, VAMarathonFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M Colonial Heights, VA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Marine Corps Marathon Bibs from FARC Arlington, VAMarathonRegistration closedFrom $250Details

Common Questions About Running an October Marathon in Virginia

When in October are most Marathon races held?

The busiest weekend in Virginia is October 24 and October 25, with 3 Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 24 with 2. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

How much does an October Marathon cost to enter?

The typical entry is $40, with paid entries running from $26 up to $250. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

Are there trail Marathon races in Virginia in October?

Yes, one race around Virginia gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

Marathon 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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