Running Races in Colonial Heights, Virginia

Racing in Colonial Heights: what the calendar looks like

There are 17 upcoming races on the Colonial Heights calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 8 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races, with 3. By race count, Colonial Heights ranks 6th among Virginia cities.

Of those, 17 offer a 5K, 17 offer a 10K and 16 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon on the calendar is Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (13) on March 27. The next half marathon is Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (47) on November 21. Where fees are published, the median entry in Colonial Heights is $30, close to the Virginia median of $30.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Chesterfield (7 races, 12 miles), Midlothian (30 races, 20 miles), Richmond (27 races, 20 miles).

Races by month

• Nov 20262 races
• Dec 20263 races
• Jan 20272 races
• Feb 20272 races
• Mar 20272 races
• Apr 20272 races
• May 20272 races
• Jun 20272 races

Where to stay in Colonial Heights

Race-weekend hotel search, dates prefilled for check-in the night before.

• Nov 21Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (47)Find hotels for this race weekend
• Nov 28Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (48)Find hotels for this race weekend
• Dec 19Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (51)Find hotels for this race weekend

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Planning a race

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