Virginia Running Races

556 upcoming races across Virginia in the next 12 months, from local 5Ks to marathons and ultras. Updated nightly. Want filters, maps, and radius search? Open Virginia in the Race Finder.

By distance: Marathons · Half Marathons · 5K Races · 10K Races · Ultras

By city: Midlothian · Richmond · Williamsburg · Fredericksburg · Virginia Beach · Colonial Heights · Alexandria · Newport News · Reston · Lynchburg · Charlottesville · Arlington · King George · Chesapeake · Roanoke · Ashburn · Chesterfield · Fairfax Station · Fairfax

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Racing in Virginia: what the calendar looks like

There are 556 races on the Virginia calendar over the next 12 months, which works out to roughly 11 per week. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races (84); August 2027 has the fewest (13). The busiest places to race are Midlothian (30), Richmond (27), Williamsburg (27).

Of those, 369 offer a 5K, 162 offer a 10K and 117 offer a 1 Mile. The next marathon is 2026 Running Richmond - Youth Programs Charity Entries on November 14 in Richmond. The next half marathon is 2026 Running Richmond - Youth Programs Charity Entries on November 14.

By race count Virginia ranks 6th of 51 states and DC.

Races by month

Going deep on one race

Marine Corps Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

Marine Corps Marathon: the course, mile by mile

The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.

Richmond Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

Richmond Marathon: the course, mile by mile

The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.

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