Running Races in Colonial Heights, Virginia

Racing in Colonial Heights: what the calendar looks like

There are 7 upcoming races on the Colonial Heights calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 3 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races, with 3. By race count, Colonial Heights ranks 19th among Virginia cities.

Of those, 7 offer a 5K, 7 offer a 10K and 5 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon on the calendar is Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (43) on October 24, which also runs a half marathon. Where fees are published, the median entry in Colonial Heights is $30, close to the Virginia median of $30.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Chesterfield (9 races, 12 miles), Richmond (29 races, 20 miles), Midlothian (29 races, 20 miles).

Races by month

• Oct 20261 race
• Nov 20263 races
• Dec 20263 races

Where to stay in Colonial Heights

Race-weekend hotel search, dates prefilled for check-in the night before.

• Oct 24Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (43)Find hotels for this race weekend
• Nov 21Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (47)Find hotels for this race weekend
• Nov 28Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (48)Find hotels for this race weekend

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Planning a race

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