Upcoming Races in Richmond

Endurance Grid lists 25 races in Richmond, Virginia, from October 2026 to June 2027.

25
Races
4
Sports

Racing in Richmond

The Richmond race calendar is busiest in November, October, and December. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Adventure, Rucking, and Swimming — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, Half Marathon, 10K, and 8K / 5 Mile, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

227,595

as of 2023

City Elevation

60 ft

Nearest Airport

RIC

Richmond International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Richmond, VA

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25 races in Richmond

October 2026 Richmond, Virginia Races

6 upcoming races in Richmond, Virginia in October.
Oct
18
Sun
Running
Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run
9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA
5K
Avg 69° / 47°·60 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
SNCVA 5K Walk/Run
Carmax Park, Richmond, VA
5K
Avg 68° / 46°·60 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Bucks 4 Boobs: Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness
9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Richmond, VA
5K
Avg 67° / 44°·60 ft city elevation
Oct
24–31
Sat–Sat
Running
Dominion Energy Cap Trail Classic presented by Mungo Homes
3115 Wharf St, Richmond, VA
1 Mile · 5K · 10 Mile · Half Marathon
Avg 68° / 46°·60 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race
4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA
5K
Avg 67° / 44°·60 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
RRRC Volunteers for Virginia Brain Tumor Walk and Race
Bryan Park, Richmond, VA
5K
Avg 67° / 44°·60 ft city elevation

November 2026 Richmond, Virginia Races

9 upcoming races in Richmond, Virginia in November.
Nov
8
Sun
Adventure
James River Rush
14th Street Take Out, Richmond, VA
Avg 63° / 41°·60 ft city elevation
Nov
8
Sun
Running
Richmond Hockey Club Legacy Run
4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 62° / 40°·60 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8k
1st & E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA
8K / 5 Mile · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 61° / 39°·60 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team
City Stadium, Richmond, VA
8K / 5 Mile · Half Marathon
Avg 61° / 39°·60 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
2026 Running Richmond 8k - Youth Programs Charity Entries
4921 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA
Avg 60° / 38°·60 ft city elevation
Nov
22
Sun
Running
Girls on the Run Celebrate Your Start 5K
4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA
5K
Avg 57° / 36°·60 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Richmond Turkey Trot 5K
600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA
5K
Avg 57° / 36°·60 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
RRRC 49th Annual Turkey Trot 10k & 5k, presented by Wegmans
Joseph Bryan Park, Richmond, VA
1K · 5K · 10K
Avg 56° / 35°·60 ft city elevation
Nov
26–28
Thu–Sat
Running
The Big Turkey Trot Richmond
8000 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 56° / 35°·60 ft city elevation

December 2026 Richmond, Virginia Races

6 upcoming races in Richmond, Virginia in December.
Dec
2–7
Wed–Mon
Running
RRRC Stony Point Snowman Shuffle 5K
9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA
Avg 54° / 34°·60 ft city elevation
Dec–Apr
5–10
Sat–Sat
Running
VCF 2027 Winter Running Training Teams
"The Lawn" Lucky Road Run Center, Richmond, VA
Avg 53° / 33°·60 ft city elevation
Dec–Mar
5–7
Sat–Sun
Running
RRRC Winter Training Teams
Richmond's First Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
Avg 54° / 34°·60 ft city elevation
Dec
6
Sun
Running
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA
4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 54° / 34°·60 ft city elevation
Dec
6
Sun
Running
RTA Run-A-Latke
5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 53° / 33°·60 ft city elevation
Dec
31
Thu
Swimming
2027 SwimRVA New Year's Challenge
5050 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA
10K
Avg 49° / 30°·60 ft city elevation

January 2027 Richmond, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Richmond, Virginia in January.
Jan
1
Fri
Running
Test Prod Finance 1
2620 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA
Avg 48° / 30°·60 ft city elevation

February 2027 Richmond, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Richmond, Virginia in February.
Feb
27
Sat
Running
LSA Charity Run
2999 Darbytown Rd, Richmond, VA
5K · 10K
Avg 55° / 33°·60 ft city elevation

March 2027 Richmond, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Richmond, Virginia in March.
Mar
7
Sun
Running
Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 56° / 34°·60 ft city elevation

June 2027 Richmond, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Richmond, Virginia in June.
Jun
12
Sat
Rucking
Legacy Ruck and Roll hosted by the Drew Ross Memorial Foundation
Virginia War Memorial, Richmond, VA
Avg 83° / 62°·60 ft city elevation

Races near Richmond

Nov
14
Sat
Running
Sports Backers 8k Training Team
5 miles away4921 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 61° / 39°·165 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Sports Backers Marathon Training Team
5 miles away4921 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA
8K / 5 Mile · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 61° / 39°·165 ft city elevation
Feb–Apr
6–17
Sat–Sat
Running
YMCA 10k Training Team
5 miles away4921 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA
Avg 50° / 29°·165 ft city elevation
Apr
17
Sat
Running
Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger
5 miles away4921 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA
1 Mile · 10K
Avg 71° / 47°·165 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
RRRC Volunteers for Step Up for Down Syndrome
6 miles awayDorey Park, Henrico, VA
5K
Avg 68° / 46°·165 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
RVA Mile (aka Regency Mile) & 5k
6 miles awayDeep Run High School, Glen Allen, VA
1 Mile
Avg 68° / 45°·202 ft city elevation
Nov
15
Sun
Running
Richmond T. Rex Run
6 miles awayDorey Park, Henrico, VA
Avg 61° / 39°·165 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
19th Annual SPC Turkey Waddle 5K Run & Walk (or 'waddle')
9 miles awaySalisbury Presbyterian Church, Midlothian, VA
5K
Avg 55° / 32°·288 ft city elevation
Jun
26
Sat
Triathlon
VA Super Tri
9 miles awayRobious Landing Park, Midlothian, VA
Sprint
Avg 89° / 68°·288 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sun
TriathlonAquabikeDuathlon
Robious Landing Triathlon
9 miles awayRobious Landing Park, Midlothian, VA
Sprint
Avg 80° / 60°·288 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Bernard Greene Memorial 5K
9 miles away9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA
5K
Avg 71° / 48°·165 ft city elevation
Jan
2
Sat
Running
New Year 5K & 10K, Midlothian, VA (01)
10 miles away13301 N Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA
5K · 10K
Avg 46° / 27°·288 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Richmond, Virginia?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 25 upcoming races in Richmond, Virginia, spanning 4 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Richmond?
Richmond hosts adventure, rucking, running, and swimming races.
Is there a race season in Richmond?
Races in Richmond 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 November and October.
What race distances can you find in Richmond?
Upcoming races in Richmond cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, and Marathon.
What other cities near Richmond have races?
Nearby race cities include Henrico, Glen Allen, and Midlothian.