What race distances can I run in Arlington?
Arlington 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 Arlington, Virginia
Upcoming running races in and near Arlington, 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 · 3 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Arlington races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Aug 9, 2026Family Night at the Track and Meet of Miles Arlington, VAFreeRegister Sat, Aug 22, 2026DLS 5k & 1-Mile for Lewy Body Dementia Arlington, VAFrom $20Details Tue, Aug 25, 20262026 NOVA Running Club 5K Arlington, VAFrom $30Details Tue, Sep 1, 2026Foundation for Rural Service - Rural Run/Walk 5K Arlington, VAFrom $40Details Sun, Sep 13, 20265th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk Arlington, VAFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Arlington, VA Arlington, VAFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 20, 20265th Annual MK's March: DMV CurePSP 5K Run and 1.25-Mile Walk Arlington, VAFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026ECDC 5K Run for Refugees Arlington, VAFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Global Strides for Niger 5K Arlington, VAFrom $35Register Sat, Oct 24, 2026Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team Arlington, VAFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 20262026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run Arlington, VAFrom $120Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Marine Corps Marathon Bibs from FARC Arlington, VAFrom $250Register
Train for it
Run Clubs in Arlington
The easiest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Arlington clubs welcome runners of all paces.
Browse all Arlington 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 Arlington
When is race season in Arlington?
September is the busiest month for races in Arlington, with 5 of the 12, followed by October with 4. 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 Arlington?
3 of the 12 races in Arlington 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 Arlington races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 3 races in Arlington with published results, the typical median finish is around 32:28, 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 Arlington?
Join a local run club. Virginia Happy Trails Running Club, Arlington Running Club, Arlington Guys (20s & 30s) Running Group and others in Arlington welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.