Virginia · 5K
5K Races in Virginia
Virginia currently has 195 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Fredericksburg and Alexandria have the largest concentration of events.
November (75), December (36) and October (13) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 224 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 195
- Active listings
- 419
- Cities with races
- 123
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Upcoming 5Ks in Virginia
All 195 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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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
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Port City Turkey Trot 5k & 10kAlexandria, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Winery at Bull Run Turkey Trot 5k & 10kCentreville, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Burke Lake Turkey Trot 5k & 10kFairfax Station, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Drumstick Turkey Trot 5k & 8 MilerArlington, VA5K8 MilerVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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South Run Turkey Trot 5k & 10kSpringfield, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Valley Children's Advocacy Center's 14th Annual The Club of Staunton Turkey Trot Run/WalkStaunton, VA5K1 Mile ~500 runners
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Lake Anna Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & HalfSpotsylvania Courthouse, VA10K5KHalf MarathonVirtual with Medal +2 more
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Henway Hard Cider Turkey Trot 5k & 10kBluemont, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Sleigh Bell Strider 5k & 10kArlington, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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The FAOA Army Navy Game 5k & 10kAlexandria, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Winter Wonderland 5k & 10kArlington, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Burke Lake Christmas Eve 5k & 10kFairfax Station, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Mistletoe Madness 5k & 10kArlington, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Donut Give Up 5k & 10kFredericksburg, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Potomac River Views 5k & 10kAlexandria, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)Middleburg, VAMarathonHalf Marathon10K19.65 Miles +1 more ~3,450 runners
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Cal Tri Richmond - 5.16.27 Benefiting LACASpotsylvania Courthouse, VAOlympic TriathlonSprint TriathlonOlympic SwimBikeOlympic SwimRun +6 more
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Crooked Run Valley 5k & 10kDelaplane, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Night Train 100K, 50k and Half MarathonFarmville, VA100K50K1/2 MarathonHalf Marathon Hiker +3 more
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Cal Tri Williamsburg - 7.18.27Williamsburg, VAOlympic TriathlonSprint TriathlonYouth Sprint TriathlonSwimBike +4 more
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Third Winchester Battlefield 5k, 10k, & HalfWinchester, VA10K5KHalf MarathonVirtual with Medal +2 more
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Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.30.26Charlottesville, VASprint TriathlonSprint SwimBikeSprint SwimRunSprint Swim +1 more
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Sentara Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon WeekendHampton, VAHalf Marathon5KKids Kilometer ~4,000 runners
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LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun RunSalem, VAHalf Marathon5K8K1 Mile +1 more ~5,115 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Virginia
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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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
When 5Ks happen in Virginia
- January
- 7 upcoming races
- February
- 5 upcoming races
- March
- 9 upcoming races
- April
- 10 upcoming races
- May
- 11 upcoming races
- June
- 6 upcoming races
- July
- 7 upcoming races
- August
- 8 upcoming races
- September
- 8 upcoming races
- October
- 13 upcoming races
- November
- 75 upcoming races
- December
- 36 upcoming races
Virginia cities with the most 5Ks
- Williamsburg
- 14 upcoming races
- Virginia Beach
- 13 upcoming races
- Fredericksburg
- 12 upcoming races
- Alexandria
- 9 upcoming races
- Reston
- 9 upcoming races
- Richmond
- 7 upcoming races
- Newport News
- 7 upcoming races
- Midlothian
- 6 upcoming races
Running in Virginia cities
- Williamsburg 14 upcoming races
- Virginia Beach 13 upcoming races
- Fredericksburg 12 upcoming races
- Alexandria 9 upcoming races
- Reston 9 upcoming races
- Richmond 7 upcoming races
- Newport News 7 upcoming races
- Arlington 5 upcoming races
- Fairfax Station 5 upcoming races
- Lorton 4 upcoming races
- Colonial Heights 4 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks 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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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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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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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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53rd Winery 5k & 10kLouisa, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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9/11 Heroes Run - Northern VirginiaOakton, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - Quantico, VirginiaStafford, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - Richmond, VirginiaChesterfield, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - Virginia Beach, VirginiaVirginia Beach, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Ainsley's Angels 11th Annual Spirit Of Inclusion 5KKing George, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Anchor Scholarship Foundation 5K and FunRunChesapeake, VA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Anna McKnight Memorial 5K Run/WalkSaint Paul, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Arkema 5K Race & One Mile Fun RunChatham, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Mile5K
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Association of the United States Army Southern Virginia 5KCharles City, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Virginia: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Virginia?
- RaceRove currently lists 195 upcoming 5Ks in Virginia with a confirmed date, plus 224 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Virginia cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Williamsburg (14), Virginia Beach (13), Fredericksburg (12), Alexandria (9) and Reston (9).
- When is 5K season in Virginia?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (75), December (36) and October (13).
- What is the biggest 5K in Virginia?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Virginia is the SVR Winter Series, with about 38,000 runners across all of its distances.
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