Running Events in Virginia

Make the most of Cherry Blossom season with one of Washington's most iconic road races. Join thousands of other runners and walkers on this gorgeous spring time course and stick around to discover a variety of vendors at the Health and Fitness Expo. 

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run & 5k Run-Walk

The annual Baltimore Running Festival is the best way to discover Baltimore! Participants are guaranteed a challenging day of fun and thrills. With multiple races to choose from and a celebration village full of entertainment, there is plenty of excitement to be had this October weekend. 

Corrigan Sports Enterprises

Baltimore Running Festival

Weave around Washington DC's monuments and cherry-blossom filled streets with this running, music and history triple combo. Beginners and pros alike will be spurred on by the endless stream of live music and supporters. Come along for the guitar pick medal and not-to-be-missed post-race party.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series

Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC

What better way to run 10 miles with your icy beer, cold towel, watermelon, and thousands of your running buddies. This event welcomes runners of all abilities to Baltimore for a run like no other. The atmosphere created by the sideline entertainment is something you won't want to miss. 

Baltimore 10 Miler

Ragnar Trail has joined forces with Sports Backers to bring you Ragnar Trail Richmond. From April 28 - 29 2023, come along with your closest family and friends for a wild, fun, and rewarding overnight trail running experience that takes place just outside of Richmond Pocahontas State Park.

Ragnar 

Ragnar Trail Richmond

Running and Beer - what more can you ask for? Come along and take on this 5k challenge that will surely get you in the mood for a beer or 2. All runners will receive awesome goodies such as an event glass, official race shirt, and a drink ticket for a Calvert Brew Co Tap Beer. 

Good Day for a Run

A Run to the Taproom 5k

Take part in this seven day long running series through the Appalachian mountains. With fruit, jelly beans, sandwiches, water, Gatorade and hot coffee served at the giant aid station, you will be well supported through this run. 

Mainly Marathons

Appalachian Series - March 2023

Run or walk the beautiful and scenic Ingleside Vinyards. This event is perfect for both experienced and beginner runners - the course is relatively flat and there will be water stations, and course marshals ready to help.

Run the Vineyards - Ingleside Vineyards 5K/10K

Get your kids involved in some race day fun! Perfect for anyone aged 4-12, this one mile race is the ultimate introduction to how fun running can be. Sign your little ones up and make the #ukrops10k a family affair!

Sports Backers

Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini

Lace up, get stretched, and come along to this fun event that will get you running (or walking) though one of Maryland's most beautiful hidden gems - the Running Hare Vineyards. A great event for beginners as well as experienced runners, and there are plenty of event goodies waiting at the finish. 

Run the Vineyards - Running Hare 5K

With 25,000 participants, you’re bound to be entertained. Whether it’s by costumed runners, Spirit Groups, live music, or the beautiful, flat course. Cross the finish line and celebrate at the lively post-race party with all your fellow finishers.

Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k

Embrace your inner child and get muddy in this 5k like no other. You’ll climb over fences and scramble over slippery and muddy terrain, with family and all your best pals. Come along for the fun, laughter and your very own finisher’s medal.

Cool Events LLC

Muddy Dash Washington DC

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and discover the nearby Virginia countryside as you run, unwind, and uncork! New Kent Winery serves as the perfect backdrop for these half marathon or 5k races. 

Uncorked Half & 5k

Discover a hidden gem in the racing calendar, the Frederick Running Calendar. Tucked away in the suburbs of Washington this event has something for everyone, from a half marathon to a kid's fun run. Come and experience a big-time race with small-town charm. 

Frederick Running Festival

Experience yoga classes, trail runs, group art installations, bike exhibitions, sustainability projects, music, scavenger hunts and much more! Featuring a variety of outdoor sports, this event was designed to showcase and promote Richmond’s great outdoors. 

Dominion Energy Riverrock

The Anthem Corporate Run is the perfect team building exercise! Run or walk a post-work 5k at Innsbrook, then keep the celebration going at RVA’s best networking event. 

Anthem Corporate Run

Gather your friends and family this summer to experience the fun of a Bubble Run! You'll take on a 5k distance race whilst playing in the endless stream of bubbles. This event is said to be the running equivalent of the whimsical bubble room in Willy Wonka's factory.

Bubble Run - Washington DC

Bubble Run - Virginia Beach 

Come along and take on this hilly challenge at the Scioto Trail State Forest in Ross County. Runners should expect winding forest roads, gravel roads, single track trails and beautiful views. All runners get a well deserved finisher's medal and an epic official event shirt. 

Rocks and Roots Trail Runners Association

Scioto Trail Challenge 

Beach to Beer returns to Colonial Beach, VA for it's 6th Annual 5k,10k, and 1 mile walk. This event will have it all; a scenic route that's mostly flat, perfect for those wanting to set a new PB. There will also be plenty of post-race fun, lawn games for the whole family, and tasty food trucks. 

Beach to Beer 5K & 10K

As America’s Friendliest Marathon, this course features spirit groups, party zones, amazing spectators, bands, pickle juice, junk food stops, a post-race party, world-class event execution, and more! Come discover Richmond!

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