Virginia · Ultra

2026-2027 Ultramarathons in Virginia

Every upcoming Ultra in Virginia, all 8 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

8 upcoming ultramarathons · 3 with finish-time stats

5K Races 28210K Races 80Half Marathons 37Marathons 16
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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 field963 finishersNewport News One City Marathonin the 5K

Virginia Ultramarathons by City

Arlington 1Roseland 1Williamsburg 1Glen Allen 1Newport News 1Roanoke 1Massanutten 1King George 1

The Next Ultra Marathons in Virginia

8 total
Sun, Oct 25, 20262026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run Arlington, VA43KRegistration closedFrom $120Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026UltraTrax Wintergreen Roseland, VA7 Miles14 Miles21 Miles28 MilesFrom $136Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Run the River Ultra Williamsburg, VA51.7 Miles50KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Thu, Dec 31, 2026Elvir's Check In Testing Glen Allen, VA2000 MilesRegistration closedFrom $9999View race Sat, Mar 6, 2027Newport News One City Marathon Newport News, VAMarathonHalf Marathon5K1.15 MilesFrom $165Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Roanoke, VAMarathonHalf Marathon10K52.4 MilesFrom $140Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027UltraTrax Massanutten Massanutten, VA7 Miles14 Miles21 Miles28 MilesFrom $126Details Sat, Aug 7, 20273H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K King George, VAHalf Marathon50KFrom $105Details

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 an Ultra in Virginia

Which Virginia cities have the most ultramarathons?

Arlington (1), Roseland (1), Williamsburg (1), Glen Allen (1) lead the state for Ultra races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most ultramarathons held in Virginia?

December is the busiest month for Ultra races in Virginia, with 2 of the 8, followed by April with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are there trail Ultra races in Virginia?

Yes, one race around Virginia gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.