Ranked · Updated September 2026
The Most Popular Races in Virginia
Ranked by real runner activity on Find The Run — saves, race-week reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days. The races Virginia's runners are actually engaging with.
Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon
Fredericksburg, VA · Dec 6, 2026
43rd Annual Independence Day 5K
Virginia Beach, VA · Jul 4, 2027
=PR= Races: Firecracker 5K for the Troops presented by Leidos
Reston, VA · Jul 4, 2027
=PR= Races: Donut Dash 5K & 1K
Fairfax, VA · Sep 5, 2027
2026 Marine Corps Marathon
Arlington, VA · Oct 25, 2026
Halloween Horror 5k & 10k
Gainesville, VA · Oct 25, 2026
Hokie Half Marathon and 5K
Blacksburg, VA · Sep 19, 2026
Harrisonburg Half Marathon
Harrisonburg, VA · Oct 3, 2026
28th Annual Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races - 7/10/27 - 31st Street Park
Virginia Beach, VA · Jul 10, 2027
=PR= Races: PR Bash 5K & 1K
Ashburn, VA · Jul 25, 2027
Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run
Williamsburg, VA · Sep 27, 2026
Guinea Jubilee 2026 5K & Fun Run
Hayes, VA · Sep 26, 2026
Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys - Virtual or In-Person
Staunton, VA · Sep 26, 2026
Racin’ to Beat Cancer 5k, 10k, & Half
Fairfax Station, VA · Oct 3, 2026
Shenandoah River 5k, 10k, & Half
Bentonville, VA · Sep 19, 2026
2026 Running with the Saints 5K
Manassas, VA · Oct 24, 2026
Healthy Floyd 5K
Floyd, VA · Sep 19, 2026
Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run
Ashburn, VA · Oct 24, 2026
Fall Burke Lake 5k & 10k
Fairfax Station, VA · Sep 20, 2026
THE VINEYARD 5K
Bristol, VA · Oct 17, 2026
Neptune’s 8K Race
Virginia Beach, VA · Sep 26, 2026
Fall Harvest 5k
Sterling, VA · Oct 3, 2026
Ashburn Farm Thanksgiving Day Races
Ashburn, VA · Nov 26, 2026
Potomac Shores 2026 Trail Fun Run
Dumfries, VA · Oct 3, 2026
Wolf Creek Runs Wild
Narrows, VA · Oct 24, 2026
Rankings reflect runner activity on Find The Run — saves, reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days — and update daily.