What race distances can I run in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach has 5K (19), 10K (3). 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 Virginia Beach, Virginia
Upcoming running races in and near Virginia Beach, Virginia - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
23 upcoming races · 11 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Virginia Beach races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Sep 13, 20265th Annual Nobody Walks Alone 5K Virginia Beach, VAFrom $50Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach, VAFrom $15Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Virginia Beach, VAFrom $50Details Sat, Sep 26, 20269/11 Heroes Run - Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Beach, VAFrom $41Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Neptune’s 8K Race Virginia Beach, VAFrom $60Details Fri, Oct 2, 2026Breast Run Ever 2026 Virginia Beach, VAFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026Kaizen + Team Hoyt Adaptive Run, Ride or Roll Virginia Beach, VAFrom $45Register Sat, Oct 10, 202644th Annual Beach Ford All American Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run Virginia Beach, VAFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Race at the Cape Virginia Beach, VAFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Race For Hope 5K and 1 Mile Virginia Beach, VAFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Abby Furco Memorial Color Fun Run 2026 Virginia Beach, VAFrom $10Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Masked Hope 5k Run/Walk Virginia Beach, VAFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Maddie's Message Race to Secure 5K Virginia Beach, VAFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026K5K - A Run for Kendra Virginia Beach, VAFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026BRADASS 10k Virginia Beach, VAFrom $60Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile Virginia Beach, VAFrom $20Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Little Neck Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble Virginia Beach, VAFrom $20Details Fri, Jan 1, 202712th Annual Resolution 5K and 1-Mile Run Virginia Beach, VAFrom $15Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Ainsley's Angels 2nd Annual Heart and Sole Virginia Beach, VAFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Crush N' Run 5K Virginia Beach, VAFrom $35Details Sun, May 23, 2027COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K Virginia Beach, VAFrom $40Details Sun, Jul 4, 202743rd Annual Independence Day 5K Virginia Beach, VAFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 7, 2027Breathe n Run 5k for Pulmonary Fibrosis Virginia Beach, VAFrom $30Details
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 Virginia Beach
When is race season in Virginia Beach?
October is the busiest month for races in Virginia Beach, with 7 of the 23, followed by September 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 Virginia Beach?
10 of the 23 races in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 11 races in Virginia Beach with published results, the typical median finish is around 39:00, 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 Virginia Beach?
Browse Virginia Beach run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail races near Virginia Beach?
Yes, one race around Virginia Beach gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.