Upcoming Races in Virginia Beach

Endurance Grid lists 22 races in Virginia Beach, Virginia, from October 2026 to August 2027.

22
Races
4
Sports

Racing in Virginia Beach

The Virginia Beach race calendar is busiest in November, October, and April. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, SwimRun, Trail Running, and Ultramarathon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, Marathon, 10K, and 2 Mile / 3K, 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

457,066

as of 2023

City Elevation

14 ft

Nearest Airport

ORF

Norfolk International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Virginia Beach, VA

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22 races in Virginia Beach

October 2026 Virginia Beach, Virginia Races

5 upcoming races in Virginia Beach, Virginia in October.
Oct
18
Sun
Running
Abby Furco Memorial Color Fun Run 2026
Lago Mar Park at Back Bay, Virginia Beach, VA
Avg 71° / 52°·14 ft city elevation
Oct–Mar
21–15
Wed–Mon
Running
Fleet Feet Virginia Beach - CommUNITY Track Series
1045 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA
Avg 70° / 51°·14 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Frick & Frack 5k
Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach, VA
5K
Avg 69° / 49°·14 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Ainsley's Angels MCM Complete check-in
Virginia Beach, VA
Marathon
Avg 66° / 43°·14 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Masked Hope 5k Run/Walk
310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 66° / 46°·14 ft city elevation

November 2026 Virginia Beach, Virginia Races

6 upcoming races in Virginia Beach, Virginia in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Maddie's Message Race to Secure 5K
3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 64° / 44°·14 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
K5K - A Run for Kendra
1st Street, Virginia Beach, VA
5K
Avg 60° / 40°·14 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
BRADASS 10k
64th Street, Virginia Beach, VA
1 Mile · 10K
Avg 60° / 40°·14 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile
Mt Trashmore YMCA, Virginia Beach, VA
1 Mile · 10K
Avg 58° / 39°·14 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Little Neck Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble
864 Little Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 58° / 39°·14 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Charlie Normile's Turkey Trot
205 Sandbridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
1 Mile · 5K · Marathon
Avg 58° / 39°·14 ft city elevation

December 2026 Virginia Beach, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Virginia Beach, Virginia in December.
Dec
13
Sun
RunningUltra
Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K
First Landing State Park Boat Ramp, Virginia Beach, VA
50K
Avg 55° / 36°·14 ft city elevation

January 2027 Virginia Beach, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Virginia Beach, Virginia in January.
Jan
1
Fri
Running
12th Annual Resolution 5K and 1-Mile Run
24th Street Park, Virginia Beach, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 51° / 33°·14 ft city elevation

February 2027 Virginia Beach, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Virginia Beach, Virginia in February.
Feb
14
Sun
Running
Tidewater Striders 6th Annual All-Comers Indoor Track and Field Meet
1045 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA
1 Mile
Avg 53° / 33°·14 ft city elevation

March 2027 Virginia Beach, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Virginia Beach, Virginia in March.
Mar
27
Sat
Running
2026 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Walk
1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 67° / 44°·14 ft city elevation

April 2027 Virginia Beach, Virginia Races

2 upcoming races in Virginia Beach, Virginia in April.
Apr
10
Sat
Running
Ainsley's Angels 2nd Annual Heart and Sole
310 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 67° / 46°·14 ft city elevation
Apr
17–18
Sat–Sun
Running
Crush N' Run 5K & 10K
712 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
5K
Avg 69° / 48°·14 ft city elevation

May 2027 Virginia Beach, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Virginia Beach, Virginia in May.
May
23
Sun
Running
COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K
2nd street Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA
5K
Avg 77° / 58°·14 ft city elevation

June 2027 Virginia Beach, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Virginia Beach, Virginia in June.
Jun
27
Sun
Running
Sundae Miler
3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
1 Mile
Avg 83° / 65°·14 ft city elevation

July 2027 Virginia Beach, Virginia Races

2 upcoming races in Virginia Beach, Virginia in July.
Jul
4
Sun
Running
43rd Annual Independence Day 5K
Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA, Virginia Beach, VA
5K
Avg 87° / 70°·14 ft city elevation
Jul
10
Sat
RunningSwimRun
28th Annual Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races - 7/10/27 - 31st Street Park
3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 87° / 71°·14 ft city elevation

August 2027 Virginia Beach, Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Virginia Beach, Virginia in August.
Aug
7
Sat
Running
Breathe n Run 5k for Pulmonary Fibrosis
1401 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
5K
Avg 87° / 70°·14 ft city elevation

Races near Virginia Beach

May
22
Sat
Road Cycling
VeloCity Youth Tour
11 miles away3017 Kimball Terrace, Norfolk, VA
Avg 77° / 59°·5 ft city elevation
Jan
23
Sat
Running
Schock & Shivers 5k and Cold Water Challenge
11 miles awayTimothy Schock Memorial Lake at Oak Grove Park, Chesapeake, VA
5K
Avg 54° / 33°·6 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
JK5K Run/Walk
12 miles away409 Byron St., Chesapeake, VA
5K
Avg 70° / 53°·6 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Tacky Sweater 5K
13 miles away2330 Bowdens Ferry Road, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA
5K
Avg 55° / 38°·5 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Jingle Jog 5k
13 miles away333 Cedar Road, CHESAPEAKE, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 58° / 38°
Mar
6
Sat
Running
Knights of Columbus Run for Life 5K
13 miles away424 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA
5K
Avg 61° / 39°·6 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
From Here to Eternity Run Through the Stones 5K Run-Walk
13 miles away238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, VA
5K
Avg 70° / 53°·5 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads
13 miles away173 Mount Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA
1 Mile
Avg 55° / 38°·6 ft city elevation
Jan
16
Sat
Running
Cookie Classic Run
13 miles away1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 48° / 32°·6 ft city elevation
Oct
16
Fri
Running
Pink Ribbon Run 5K
14 miles awayNaval Medical Center Portsmouth @ Riverview Fitness Center, Portsmouth, VA
5K
Avg 71° / 53°·11 ft city elevation
Apr
3
Sat
Running
Bunny Hop 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run
14 miles awayPortsmouth Pavilion, Portsmouth, VA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 65° / 45°·11 ft city elevation
Apr
10
Sat
Running
Don't Struggle In Silence 5k
15 miles away1129 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk, VA
5K
Avg 68° / 47°·5 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 22 upcoming races in Virginia Beach, Virginia, spanning 4 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach hosts running, swimrun, trail running, and ultramarathon races.
Is there a race season in Virginia Beach?
Races in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
Upcoming races in Virginia Beach cover distances including 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 10K, Marathon, and 50K.
What other cities near Virginia Beach have races?
Nearby race cities include Norfolk and Chesapeake.