Upcoming Races in Chesapeake

Endurance Grid lists 9 races in Chesapeake, Virginia, from July 2026 to January 2027.

9
Upcoming races
2
Sports covered

Host City

About Chesapeake, VA

Population

251,153

as of 2023

City Elevation

6 ft

Nearest Airport

ORF

Norfolk International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

Races in Chesapeake, VA

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9 races in Chesapeake

July 2026 Chesapeake, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Chesapeake, Virginia in July.
Jul–Sep
18–19
Sat–Sat
Rucking
Responders Ruck
Shea Dr, Chesapeake, VA
Avg 88° / 71°·6 ft city elevation

August 2026 Chesapeake, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Chesapeake, Virginia in August.
Aug
8
Sat
Running
Strider Mile
Greenbrier Christian Academy, Chesapeake, VA
1 Mile · Other
Avg 87° / 70°·6 ft city elevation

September 2026 Chesapeake, Virginia Races

2 upcoming races in Chesapeake, Virginia in September.
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Bra-ha-ha 5K
844 Battlefield Blvd., North, Chesapeake, VA
5K
Avg 81° / 66°·6 ft city elevation
Sep
13
Sun
Running
Run for Healing 5K
1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA
Avg 81° / 66°·6 ft city elevation

October 2026 Chesapeake, Virginia Races

2 upcoming races in Chesapeake, Virginia in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Anchor Scholarship Foundation 5K and FunRun
1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA
5K
Avg 75° / 59°·6 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
JK5K Run/Walk
409 Byron St., Chesapeake, VA
5K
Avg 70° / 53°·6 ft city elevation

December 2026 Chesapeake, Virginia Races

2 upcoming races in Chesapeake, Virginia in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads
173 Mount Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA
1 Mile
Avg 55° / 38°·6 ft city elevation
Dec
6
Sun
Running
Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K / Marathon /Half Marathon/50K Relay
Rest stop at mile post 4 Dismal Swamp, Chesapeake, VA
Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K
Avg 55° / 38°·6 ft city elevation

January 2027 Chesapeake, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Chesapeake, Virginia in January.
Jan
16
Sat
Running
Cookie Classic Run 2027
1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 48° / 32°·6 ft city elevation

Just Outside Chesapeake

Races near Chesapeake

Rock the Beat 5k
Sat, Sep 19
1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, CHESAPEAKE, VA
0 mi away
Bunny Hop 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run
Sat, Apr 3
Portsmouth Pavilion, Portsmouth, VA
6 mi away
Zeta Iota Waterfront Wellness 5K
Sat, Aug 8
16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA
6 mi away
Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile
Sun, Sep 13
16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA
6 mi away
CHKD RunWalk for the Kids
Sat, Aug 29
Waterside District, Norfolk, VA
7 mi away
Tidewater Striders Summer Series
Tue, Jul 7
Norfolk Zoo/Chesapeake City Park, Norfolk/Chesapeake, VA
7 mi away
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Virginia Beach, VA
Sun, Sep 20
Williams Farm Park, Virginia Beach, VA
9 mi away
Tacky Sweater 5K
Sat, Dec 5
1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk, VA
10 mi away
2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race
Fri, Sep 25
1145 Bolling Ave, Norfolk, VA
10 mi away
Hope and Healing 5K Run/Walk
Sun, Jul 26
310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
10 mi away
5th Annual Nobody Walks Alone 5K
Sun, Sep 13
310 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA
10 mi away
Girls on the Run Twilight 5K
Sat, Aug 1
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
10 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Chesapeake, Virginia?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 9 upcoming races in Chesapeake, Virginia, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Chesapeake?+
Chesapeake hosts rucking and running races.
Is there a race season in Chesapeake?+
Races in Chesapeake run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in September and October.
What race distances can you find in Chesapeake?+
Upcoming races in Chesapeake cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50K.
What other cities near Chesapeake have races?+
Nearby race cities include Virginia Beach.