What race distances can I run in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville has 5K (14). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Virginia · Race calendar
Running Races in Charlottesville, Virginia
Upcoming running races in and near Charlottesville, Virginia - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
18 upcoming races · 13 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Charlottesville races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Sep 13, 2026Run Brave 5K Charlottesville, VAFrom $30Details Fri, Sep 18, 2026Special Olympics Pepsi 10k run / 2 mile walk Charlottesville, VAFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Cville Pride 5K Run and Walk Charlottesville, VAFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Charlottesville Catholic School Annual 5K Run/Walk Charlottesville, VAFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026FREE Buzz By Belmont 5K Fun Run and Fitness Fest Charlottesville, VAFreeDetails Sat, Oct 17, 202630th Annual Shelter for Help in Emergency 5K Run/Walk Charlottesville, VAFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026JackFest 2026 Charlottesville, VAFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Fight Cancer Halloween 5K! Charlottesville, VAFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Piedmont Regional Education Program Charlottesville, VAFrom $65Register Sat, Oct 31, 2026YMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10K & 2 Mile Family Walk Charlottesville, VAFrom $55Details Fri, Nov 6, 20262026 Alpha Phi Thankful 5K Charlottesville, VAFrom $22Register Sun, Nov 8, 2026Bill Steers 5k Charlottesville, VAFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026The 35th Annual 4Y5K: Community of Care Charlottesville, VAFrom $20Details Thu, Nov 26, 202645th Annual Boar's Head Turkey Trot 5K Charlottesville, VAFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k Charlottesville, VAFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Charlottesville Ten Miler Charlottesville, VAFrom $55Details Sat, May 8, 2027Hospice of the Piedmont 5K Run/Walk Charlottesville, VAFrom $35Details Tue, Jun 29, 2027Kiwanis Independence Day 5K Charlottesville, VAFrom $35Details
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 Sep 10, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Charlottesville
When is race season in Charlottesville?
October is the busiest month for races in Charlottesville, with 7 of the 18, followed by November with 5. 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 Charlottesville?
12 of the 18 races in Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 13 races in Charlottesville with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:46, 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 Charlottesville?
Browse Charlottesville run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.