Running Races in Virginia
Virginia has 487 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in September through November, quietest in January, February, and June. No single city dominates the calendar. Williamsburg leads with 34 races, followed by Virginia Beach (33), Richmond (24), and Fredericksburg (17). The remaining 78% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Virginia
Sep (117) · Oct (100) · Nov (82) · Aug (72) · Dec (37) · Jul (35) · Apr (15) · Mar (8) · May (8) · Jun (6) · Feb (5) · Jan (2)
Notable Virginia events
- Marine Corps Marathon — Arlington, October 24 — full marathon
Showing 24 of 487
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Seven Bends Aqua Blaze
Woodstock, VA
Seven Bends Aqua Blaze
2026 Musher Campout Weekend and ISDRA Awards Banquet
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Strasburg Splash Dash 5K and Family Fun Run
Strasburg, VA
Strasburg Splash Dash 5K and Family Fun Run
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Glow All Out 5K Glow Run
Winchester, VA
Glow All Out 5K Glow Run
Level I Coaching Certification: Central Time Zone (Hot Springs) ONLINE - July 18-19, 2026
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (25)
Williamsburg, VA
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (25)
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Lucky Coin Multisport - Riverside Gardens
Alexandria, VA
Lucky Coin Multisport - Riverside Gardens
27th Annual Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races - 7/25/26 - 31st Street Park
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (30)
Colonial Heights, VA