Upcoming Running Races in Virginia

Endurance Grid lists 460 running races in Virginia, from August 2026 to July 2027 across 129 cities.

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The lay of the land

Running Races in Virginia

The running race calendar in Virginia is busiest in September, October, and November, with races most often in Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Fredericksburg.

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 (FAQs)

How many running races are in Virginia?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 460 upcoming running races in Virginia across 129 cities, from August 2026 to July 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, 25–50 mi, 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 September and October.
Which Virginia cities have running races?+
Running races in Virginia are held in Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Arlington, Newport News, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Reston, and Ashburn, plus 119 other cities.

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