Upcoming Running Races in Virginia

Endurance Grid lists 412 running races in Virginia, from October 2026 to December 2027 across 134 cities.

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Running Races in Virginia

The running race calendar in Virginia is busiest in November, December, and April, with races most often in Midlothian, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, and Richmond.

What running races are

Organized running races are one of the most accessible entry points into endurance sports. There’s a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line. Distances run from 1-mile fun runs and 5Ks up through the 10K, half marathon, and marathon.

Most races are timed and chip-scored, with a mass or wave start and aid stations along the course. Big-city races keep the noise going the whole way; smaller races give you long stretches where it’s just you and the miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many running races are in Virginia?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 412 upcoming running races in Virginia across 134 cities, from October 2026 to December 2027.
What running distances are offered in Virginia?
Running races in Virginia include 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 100 Mile, 10K, 15K, 1K, 2 Mile / 3K, 4 Mile, and more distances.
When is running season in Virginia?
Running season in Virginia runs spring through fall. Of the upcoming running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in November and December.
Which Virginia cities have running races?
Running races in Virginia are held in Midlothian, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Newport News, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Reston, and Alexandria, plus 124 other cities.

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