Running Races in Charlottesville, Virginia

Racing in Charlottesville: what the calendar looks like

There are 23 upcoming races on the Charlottesville calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 7 of the next 12 months. October is the busiest month, with 10 races. By race count, Charlottesville ranks 5th among Virginia cities.

Of those, 14 offer a 5K, 2 offer a 10K and 1 offers a Half Marathon. The next marathon on the calendar is Charlottesville Marathon 2027 on April 3. The next half marathon is Charlottesville Fall Classic Half Marathon & 10K 2026 on October 18. Where fees are published, the median entry in Charlottesville is $30, close to the Virginia median of $30.

Races by month

• Sep 20264 races
• Oct 202610 races
• Nov 20265 races
• Mar 20271 race
• Apr 20271 race
• Jun 20271 race
• Aug 20271 race

Where to stay in Charlottesville

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• Oct 18Charlottesville Fall Classic Half Marathon & 10K 2026Find hotels for this race weekend
• Apr 3Charlottesville Marathon 2027Find hotels for this race weekend

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Planning a race

• Getting inlotteries, qualifiers, and how entry works for the races that sell out
• Lottery watchwhich race lotteries and registration windows are open right now
• Choosing a first marathona practical guide to picking a debut race

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