When is race season in Arlington?
October is the busiest month for races in Arlington, with 3 of the 9, followed by September with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
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2026-2027 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.
9 upcoming races · 2 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.
Wed, Sep 16, 2026Flash Fit Fall Youth Running Program Arlington, VAFrom $125Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Arlington, VA Arlington, VAFrom $45Details 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, VARegistration closedFrom $120Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Marine Corps Marathon Bibs from FARC Arlington, VARegistration closedFrom $250Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Friends of Montessori Education 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run Arlington, VAFrom $42Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Arlington Turkey Trot 5K Arlington, VAFrom $25Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027Spring 10 Miler and Half Marathon Arlington, VARegistration opens Dec 4From $75Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Ireland's Four Courts Four Miler Arlington, VARegistration opens Jan 14, 2027From $45Details
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More race calendars close to Arlington. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Arlington
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.