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Running Races in Virginia

Every upcoming running race in Virginia, all 403 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

403 upcoming races · 248 with finish-time stats

5K 30610K 68Half Marathon 42Marathon 14Ultra 7
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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 field20,316 finishersUkrop's Monument Avenue 10kin the 10KLongest-running49th yearRRRC 49th Annual Turkey Trot 10k & 5kannual tradition

Races by City in Virginia

Alexandria 8Arlington 12Ashburn 9Charlottesville 14Chesapeake 8Chesterfield 5Colonial Heights 9Fairfax 6Fredericksburg 13Glen Allen 5Harrisonburg 7Henrico 7King George 7Lynchburg 7Midlothian 10Newport News 11Reston 11Richmond 17Roanoke 10Salem 4Stafford 5Virginia Beach 25Williamsburg 25Winchester 4

Soonest Races in Virginia

403 total
Sat, Jul 18, 2026Women's Four Miler Training Program Charlottesville, VA4 MilesFrom $15Details Fri, Jul 24, 2026RRRC Pony Pasture 5K, in memory of Peter Still Richmond, VA5KFrom $20Details Mon, Jul 27, 2026SVR Richmond Marathon Group Training Program Winchester, VAFrom $25Register Tue, Jul 28, 2026Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile Virginia Beach, VA5K1 MileFrom $20Details Wed, Jul 29, 2026Endless Summer 1-Mile Run & Relay Roanoke, VA1 MileFrom $11Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Breathe n Run 5k for Pulmonary Fibrosis Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (31) Williamsburg, VA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 20265K to End Overdose Fredericksburg, VA5KFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Girls on the Run Twilight 5K Virginia Beach, VA5KFrom $35Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026VA 10 Miler Training Water Stops Lynchburg, VA10 MilesFreeRegister Sat, Aug 1, 2026Run / Walk / Move for Ron Brown Charlottesville, VA5KFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Railroad Days 5K in Appalachia, VA Appalachia, VA5K1 MileFrom $19Details

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 Racing in Virginia

Which Virginia cities have the most races?

Virginia Beach (25), Williamsburg (25), Richmond (17), Charlottesville (14) have the most upcoming races in Virginia. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Virginia?

Virginia has 5K (306), 10K (68), Half Marathon (42), Marathon (14), Ultra (7). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Virginia?

September is the busiest month for races in Virginia, with 107 of the 403, followed by October with 99. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Virginia races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 248 races in Virginia with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:05, 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 races in Virginia?

Yes, 48 races around Virginia get you off the pavement: 25 are trail races, and 23 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.