Running races in Virginia, United States
Find running races in Virginia, United States. Compare 20 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 50K races, 5K races, marathons, 100K races, 10K races and 10 mile races.
Events to explore include Greensprings 24, PB&J 50K and 25K and Mountain Masochist Trail Run.
25 listed events · 20 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
20 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Greensprings 24
USAWilliamsburg, Virginia
A twenty-four-hour endurance race on a flat crushed-gravel loop, supporting The Arc in Williamsburg.
· 24H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗PB&J 50K and 25K
USAPrince William Forest Park, Virginia
A free trail competition on rolling woodland loops in Prince William Forest Park. Both distances start at Telegraph Road Pavilion; entry is at capacity.
· 25K / 50K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Mountain Masochist Trail Run
USAMontebello, Virginia
Mountain trail ultras starting and finishing at Montebello Campground in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
· 100K / 50K / 50mi · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Allianz Richmond Marathon
USARichmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia city marathon, distinct from the UK Richmond races.
· Marathon · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Devil Dog Ultras
USATriangle, Virginia
Looped ultras through Prince William Forest Park, combining wooded singletrack, rolling hills and short fire-road sections.
· 100K / 100mi / 50K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp
USAChesapeake, Virginia
Races on the paved Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, using closed-road out-and-back courses.
· 50K / Half marathon / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Magnus Gluteus Maximus
USAClifton, Virginia
A low-key trail 50K on the Bull Run–Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook Regional Park.
· 50K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K
USAVirginia Beach, Virginia
A two-loop trail ultra through First Landing State Park in memory of Mel Williams.
· 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Boyers Furnace
USAFort Valley, Virginia
A mountain loop through the Massanutten range, passing the historic Boyer’s Furnace ruins.
· 40.3mi · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Willis River
USACumberland, Virginia
Low-key trail races through Bear Creek Lake State Park and the Willis River trails.
· 20K / 35K / 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Sandy Bottom 8-Hour Training Run
USAHampton, Virginia
Timed races and a 5K on the flat trails of Sandy Bottom Nature Park.
· 4H / 5K / 8H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Waterfall 50K
USALuray, Virginia
A member-only winter trail ultra in the Massanutten Mountains.
· 50K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →ICY-8
USASpotsylvania, Virginia
Timed and fixed-distance trail races beside Lake Anna.
· 8H / 8mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Dogwood Ultra Marathons
USAGreen Bay, Virginia
Multi-day timed races and ten-mile options on a rolling trail loop at Twin Lakes State Park.
· 72H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Yuengling Shamrock Marathon
USAVirginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach March Shamrock marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cal Tri Culpeper Runs
USACulpeper, Virginia
Cal Tri Culpeper Runs in Culpeper, United States.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cal Tri Richmond Runs
USASpotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia
Cal Tri Richmond Runs in Spotsylvania Courthouse, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Froggy Mountain 100
USAGalax, Virginia
Mountain ultras on a steep one-mile private forest trail loop.
· 100mi / 50mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cal Tri Williamsburg Runs
USAWilliamsburg, Virginia
Cal Tri Williamsburg Runs in Williamsburg, United States.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cal Tri Charlottesville Runs
USACharlottesville, Virginia
Cal Tri Charlottesville Runs in Charlottesville, United States.
· 5K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Crawlin Crab Half Marathon
USAHampton, Virginia
Crawlin Crab Half Marathon in Hampton.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Harrisonburg Half Marathon
USAHarrisonburg, Virginia
Harrisonburg Half Marathon in Harrisonburg.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Medal Madness 5K & 10K — Midlothian, VA
USAMidlothian, Virginia
A 5K and 10K race programme at Midlothian Mines Park in Midlothian.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Colonial Heights, VA
USAColonial Heights, Virginia
A 5K, 10K and half-marathon race programme at Appomattox River Greenway Roslyn Landing in Colonial Heights.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Williamsburg, VA
USAWilliamsburg, Virginia
A 5K, 10K and half-marathon race programme at Freedom Park and Lois Hornsby Middle School in Williamsburg.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Virginia
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Virginia Beach (2), Williamsburg (2), Charlottesville (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Virginia
Which running races are coming up in Virginia, United States?
Greensprings 24 is listed for 24 October 2026. PB&J 50K and 25K is listed for 24 October 2026 (entry closed). Mountain Masochist Trail Run is listed for 7 November 2026 (entry closed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Virginia, United States?
Look for 50K races, 5K races, marathons, 100K races, 10K races and 10 mile races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Virginia, United States?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.