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Running Races in Virginia
Virginia currently has 293 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Fredericksburg and Richmond have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 195 5Ks, 90 10Ks, 42 half marathons and 11 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
November (101), December (52) and April (20) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 293 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 293
- Active listings
- 586
- Cities with races
- 152
Browse Virginia races by distance
Upcoming races in Virginia
The next 60 of 293 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Old Point National Bank Wicked 10K WeekendVirginia Beach, VA10K5KMonster MileKids Kilometer ~8,000 runners
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Veteran’s Day Defenders Dash 5k & 10kFairfax Station, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Harvest Hustle 5k & 10kNorth Garden, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8kRichmond, VAMarathonHalf Marathon8K5 Miles ~7,200 runners
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Barrel Oak Turkey Trot 3k & 6kDelaplane, VA3K6KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Metro Washington DCSpringfield, VA5K10KHalf Marathon ~6 runners
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Bunnyman Turkey Trot 5k & 10kLorton, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Virginia
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Marine Corps MarathonArlington, VAMarathon50K10K17.75K (separate spring date) +1 more ~30,000 runners
When races happen in Virginia
- January
- 10 upcoming races
- February
- 10 upcoming races
- March
- 18 upcoming races
- April
- 20 upcoming races
- May
- 18 upcoming races
- June
- 9 upcoming races
- July
- 8 upcoming races
- August
- 8 upcoming races
- September
- 19 upcoming races
- October
- 20 upcoming races
- November
- 101 upcoming races
- December
- 52 upcoming races
Virginia cities with the most races
- Virginia Beach
- 20 upcoming races
- Williamsburg
- 17 upcoming races
- Fredericksburg
- 16 upcoming races
- Richmond
- 12 upcoming races
- Lynchburg
- 11 upcoming races
- Reston
- 11 upcoming races
- Alexandria
- 10 upcoming races
- Newport News
- 9 upcoming races
Running in Virginia cities
- Virginia Beach 20 upcoming races
- Williamsburg 17 upcoming races
- Fredericksburg 16 upcoming races
- Richmond 12 upcoming races
- Lynchburg 11 upcoming races
- Reston 11 upcoming races
- Alexandria 10 upcoming races
- Newport News 9 upcoming races
- Charlottesville 8 upcoming races
- Arlington 7 upcoming races
- Midlothian 7 upcoming races
- Fairfax Station 6 upcoming races
- Ashburn 6 upcoming races
- Lorton 5 upcoming races
- Chesapeake 5 upcoming races
- Roanoke 4 upcoming races
- Colonial Heights 4 upcoming races
Browse Virginia races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond ZooMoseley, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile5K ~11,100 runners
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Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/WalkHarrisonburg, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~10,720 runners
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Fall Foliage 10K & 5K RunWaynesboro, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~10,400 runners
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RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K & 1-Mile Fun RunAlexandria, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~6,500 runners
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Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 RelayLexington, VA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~5,947 runners
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Larchmont R.A.T. RaceNorfolk, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced1K ~4,000 runners
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Weighted Angels 5k Run & WalkWilliamsburg, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~2,192 runners
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NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun RunRoanoke, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced0.8 Miles5K ~1,950 runners
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Give a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine Companions & Honoring Matt HoioosRichmond, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,500 runners
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Run the Rock | RockvilleRockville, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~1,320 runners
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Ashland Half Marathon & 5K (formerly Patrick Henry Half Marathon)Ashland, VA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~800 runners
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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Lake FairfaxReston, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5.1 Miles10 Miles ~775 runners
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Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun RunAshburn, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~600 runners
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Wolf Creek Runs WildNarrows, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~558 runners
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Halloween 5K and Monster MileStafford, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~450 runners
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Into the Darkness Night Trail RunRoanoke, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced3.65 Miles ~440 runners
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Andy's Backyard UltraEarlysville, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced4.17 Miles ~436 runners
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Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail RaceLynchburg, VA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~300 runners
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Crozet Trails Crew 5K/10k Trail Run + Family Fun RunCrozet, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K0.75 Miles ~250 runners
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Run to the Taproom - Creekside Farm Brewery 5K & 8KKing George, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K8K ~250 runners
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Springfield VA Knights of Columbus 5K Fun Run and WalkFairfax Station, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~249 runners
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High Bridge Half Marathon & 5kFarmville, VA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~230 runners
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First Annual Fairy Stone 5KStuart, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~205 runners
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The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5KRoanoke, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K0.5K ~200 runners
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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel HillLorton, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5.4 Miles10 Miles ~194 runners
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Greensprings 24Williamsburg, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced24 Hour Endurance Race ~108 runners
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12 Hour - Adventure Trail RunTriangle, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced30KM12hrs2 Person Relay ~100 runners
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Frightening 4 Trail Run/HikeWilliamsburg, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced4 Miles ~100 runners
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JackFestCharlottesville, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile2 Miles100m ~73 runners
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Jarmans Invitational MarathonCrozet, VA Usually held in August · next date not announcedMarathon30 Miler ~65 runners
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One Mile With a Smile 12 Hour Endurance RunChesapeake, VA Usually held in August · next date not announced12hrs ~60 runners
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Danville Half MarathonDanville, VA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon ~55 runners
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Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the RunArlington, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced43K ~50 runners
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53rd Winery 5k & 10kLouisa, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Virginia: common questions
- How many races are there in Virginia?
- RaceRove currently lists 293 upcoming races in Virginia with a confirmed date, plus 293 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Virginia cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Virginia Beach (20), Williamsburg (17), Fredericksburg (16), Richmond (12) and Lynchburg (11).
- When is race season in Virginia?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (101), December (52) and April (20).
- What is the biggest race in Virginia?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Virginia is the SVR Winter Series, with about 38,000 runners across all of its distances.
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