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5Ks in Virginia
Virginia currently has 276 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Richmond and Alexandria have the largest concentration of events.
October (99), November (73) and December (36) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 141 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 276
- Active listings
- 417
- Cities with races
- 122
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Upcoming 5Ks in Virginia
The next 200 of 276 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 RelayLexington, VAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more
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Miles for Migraine - DC/VA/MDLorton, VA"Map the Migraine" Treasure Hunt2 Mile Untimed Walk5K Chip Timed RunOnsite Purchases & Donations +2 more
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Racin’ to Beat Cancer 5k, 10k, & HalfFairfax Station, VA10K5KHalf MarathonVirtual with Medal +2 more
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Vanish Brewing 5k – The House That Beer BuiltLeesburg, VA1 Mile5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Fall Run for the Wounded 5k, 10k, & HalfPrince William County, VA10K5KHalf MarathonVirtual with Medal +2 more
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The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery MileWilliamsburg, VAHalf Marathon5K1 Miles
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Ghostly Grapes 5k & 10k at Two Twisted PostsPurcellville, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Halloween Horror 5k & 10kGainesville, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Veteran’s Day Defenders Dash 5k & 10kFairfax Station, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Harvest Hustle 5k & 10kNorth Garden, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Bunnyman Turkey Trot 5k & 10kLorton, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Port City Turkey Trot 5k & 10kAlexandria, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Winery at Bull Run Turkey Trot 5k & 10kCentreville, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Burke Lake Turkey Trot 5k & 10kFairfax Station, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Drumstick Turkey Trot 5k & 8 MilerArlington, VA5K8 MilerVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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South Run Turkey Trot 5k & 10kSpringfield, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Valley Children's Advocacy Center's 14th Annual The Club of Staunton Turkey Trot Run/WalkStaunton, VA5K1 Miles
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Lake Anna Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & HalfSpotsylvania Courthouse, VA10K5KHalf MarathonVirtual with Medal +2 more
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Henway Hard Cider Turkey Trot 5k & 10kBluemont, VA10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Virginia
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Marine Corps Historic HalfVA Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~8,000 runners
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Virginia Beach 10 MilerVirginia Beach, VA Usually held in August · date not confirmed10 Mile5K ~6,500 runners
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Norfolk Harbor Half MarathonVA Usually held in November · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~5,000 runners
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PNC Alexandria Half (formerly GW Parkway Classic)Alexandria, VA Usually held in April · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~5,000 runners
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Sentara Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon WeekendHampton, VA Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5KKids Kilometer ~4,000 runners
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Run for the Dream Half MarathonWilliamsburg, VA Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon8K5K ~3,000 runners
When 5Ks happen in Virginia
- January
- 7 upcoming races
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 9 upcoming races
- April
- 7 upcoming races
- May
- 7 upcoming races
- June
- 6 upcoming races
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 27 upcoming races
- October
- 99 upcoming races
- November
- 73 upcoming races
- December
- 36 upcoming races
Virginia cities with the most 5Ks
- Williamsburg
- 17 upcoming races
- Virginia Beach
- 12 upcoming races
- Richmond
- 12 upcoming races
- Alexandria
- 11 upcoming races
- Fredericksburg
- 10 upcoming races
- Lorton
- 10 upcoming races
- Newport News
- 9 upcoming races
- Arlington
- 8 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Marine Corps Historic HalfVA Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~8,000 runners
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Virginia Beach 10 MilerVirginia Beach, VA Usually held in August · date not confirmed10 Mile5K ~6,500 runners
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Norfolk Harbor Half MarathonVA Usually held in November · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~5,000 runners
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PNC Alexandria Half (formerly GW Parkway Classic)Alexandria, VA Usually held in April · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~5,000 runners
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Sentara Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon WeekendHampton, VA Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5KKids Kilometer ~4,000 runners
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Run for the Dream Half MarathonWilliamsburg, VA Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon8K5K ~3,000 runners
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EOD Fairfax Turkey Trot 5K & 10KReston, VA Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K10K ~2,000 runners
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Hokie Half Marathon & 5KBlacksburg, VA Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~2,000 runners
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Run Thru Reston Half Marathon & 5KReston, VA Usually held in April · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~1,500 runners
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Colonial Half Marathon & 5KWilliamsburg, VA Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~1,200 runners
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Jingle Bell Run RichmondRichmond, VA Usually held in December · date not confirmed5K ~1,000 runners
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Frostbite Finale 5K, 10K & Half MarathonWilliamsburg, VA Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~900 runners
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Ashland Half Marathon & 5K (formerly Patrick Henry Half Marathon)Ashland, VA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~800 runners
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Kiss My Asphalt 5K, 10K & 1 MileFredericksburg, VA Usually held in February · date not confirmed10K5K1 Mile ~600 runners
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3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50KKing George, VA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K50K
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53rd Winery 5k & 10kLouisa, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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9/11 Heroes Run - Northern VirginiaOakton, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - Quantico, VirginiaStafford, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races - 7/25/26 - 31st Street ParkVirginia Beach, VA Usually held in July · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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Anna McKnight Memorial 5K Run/WalkSaint Paul, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Arkema 5K Race & One Mile Fun RunChatham, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Miles5K
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Breathe n Run 5k for Pulmonary FibrosisVirginia Beach, VA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Chas Foundation 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/WalkSuffolk, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin DashFranklin, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1.5 Miles
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Creeper Trail Run to End Cancer - 5K Run/WalkDamascus, VA Usually held in July · next date not announced5K
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Dashing to Summer’s End 5k & 10kAlexandria, VA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5Ks in Virginia: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Virginia?
- RaceRove currently lists 276 upcoming 5Ks in Virginia with a confirmed date, plus 141 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Virginia cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Williamsburg (17), Virginia Beach (12), Richmond (12), Alexandria (11) and Fredericksburg (10).
- When is 5K season in Virginia?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are October (99), November (73) and December (36).
- What is the biggest 5K in Virginia?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Virginia is the Marine Corps Historic Half, with about 8,000 runners across all of its distances.
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