What race distances can I run in Alexandria?
Alexandria has 5K (7). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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Running Races in Alexandria, Virginia
Upcoming running races in and near Alexandria, Virginia - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
8 upcoming races · 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, Sep 5, 20262026 Good Shepherd Catholic Church International Festival 5K & Fun Run Alexandria, VAFrom $20Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VAFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Alexandria, VAFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 3, 202612th Annual St Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run Alexandria, VAFrom $10Details Sat, Oct 10, 20262026 PeDRA Dash for Discovery Alexandria, VAFrom $25Register Sat, Nov 21, 2026Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot Alexandria, VAFrom $30Register Sun, Dec 6, 2026OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK Alexandria, VAFrom $35Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027PNC Alexandria Half Alexandria, VAFrom $40Details
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Run Clubs in Alexandria
The easiest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Alexandria clubs welcome 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 Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Alexandria
When is race season in Alexandria?
September is the busiest month for races in Alexandria, with 3 of the 8, followed by October with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in Alexandria?
5 of the 8 races in Alexandria 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 Alexandria races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 5 races in Alexandria with published results, the typical median finish is around 32:19, 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 race 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.