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2026-2027 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.

12 upcoming races · 5 with finish-time stats

5K Races 10 10K Races 3

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field3,643 finishersPNC Alexandria Halfin the Half Marathon Longest-running25th year25th Annual Fort Hunt Elementary School Fox Trotannual tradition

Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VAFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 10, 20262026 PeDRA Dash for Discovery Alexandria, VA5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026St. Rita 5K & Fun Run for Education Alexandria, VA5K1KFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 21, 202625th Annual Fort Hunt Elementary School Fox Trot Alexandria, VA1 MileFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Eagle 5000 Turkey Trot Alexandria, VA5KFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026MVHS Cares Gobblepalooza 5k/10k Turkey Trot & Wellness Walk Alexandria, VA5K10KFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026CAN the Bird 5K Turkey Trot Alexandria, VA5KFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Annual AKT Turkey Trot 5K/10K Alexandria, VA5K10KFrom $40Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK Alexandria, VA5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Half Donkey (Half/10k/5k) Alexandria, VAHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $50Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027PNC Alexandria Half Alexandria, VAHalf Marathon5K500mFrom $45Details Sat, Sep 4, 20272026 Good Shepherd Catholic Church International Festival 5K & Fun Run Alexandria, VA5K1 MileRegistration opens Jun 24, 2027From $20Details

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Races in Nearby Cities

More race calendars close to Alexandria. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.

Springfield, VAAbout 5 mi away · 3 races Arlington, VAAbout 6 mi away · 10 races Fort Washington, MDAbout 7 mi away · 5 races Washington, DCAbout 9 mi away · 22 races Mc Lean, VAAbout 10 mi away · 5 races Fairfax, VAAbout 13 mi away · 9 races

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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.

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Old Town Run Club Northern Virginia Running Club

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 8, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Alexandria

What race distances can I run in Alexandria?

Alexandria has 5K (10), 10K (3). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.

When is race season in Alexandria?

November is the busiest month for races in Alexandria, with 6 of the 12, followed by September with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

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 35:34, 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.