Running Races in Richmond, Virginia
29 upcoming races in Richmond, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.
Racing in Richmond: what the calendar looks like
There are 29 upcoming races on the Richmond calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 7 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races, with 11. Among Virginia cities, only Midlothian has more upcoming races.
Of those, 19 offer a 5K, 7 offer a Half Marathon and 5 offer a 1 Mile. The next marathon on the calendar is 2026 Running Richmond - Youth Programs Charity Entries on November 14. The next half marathon is Dominion Energy Cap Trail Classic presented by Mungo Homes on October 24. Where fees are published, the median entry in Richmond is $32, close to the Virginia median of $30.
Close enough for a race-day drive: Midlothian (30 races, 11 miles), Chesterfield (9 races, 13 miles), Colonial Heights (7 races, 20 miles).
Races by month
- Oct 20265 races
- Nov 202611 races
- Dec 20266 races
- Feb 20271 race
- Mar 20272 races
- Apr 20272 races
- Jun 20272 races
Going deep on one race
Richmond Marathon: the complete guide
The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.
Richmond Marathon: fly the course in 3D
Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.
October 2026
- Sat 10/24Bucks 4 Boobs: Walk for Breast Cancer AwarenessRichmond, VA · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Dominion Energy Cap Trail Classic presented by Mungo HomesRichmond, VA · Half Marathon · 10 Mile · 5K · 1 Mile · Trail · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 10/24SNCVA 5K Walk/RunRichmond, VA · 5K · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 10/25Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & RaceRichmond, VA · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Motion for Justice 5kRichmond, VA · 5K · register ↗
November 2026
- Sun 11/8James River RushRichmond, VA · 10 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
- Sun 11/8Richmond Hockey Club Legacy RunRichmond, VA · 5K · 1 Mile · from $18 · register ↗
- Sat 11/142026 Running Richmond - Youth Programs Charity EntriesRichmond, VA · Marathon · Half Marathon · register ↗
- Sat 11/142026 Running Richmond 8k - Youth Programs Charity EntriesRichmond, VA · 8K · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8kRichmond, VA · Marathon · Half Marathon · 8K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Sports Backers Half Marathon Training TeamRichmond, VA · Half Marathon · 8K · from $145 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 11/15RRRC T. Rex Run Mailing ListRichmond, VA · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Girls on the Run Celebrate Your Start 5KRichmond, VA · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 11/26RRRC 49th Annual Turkey Trot 10k & 5k, presented by WegmansRichmond, VA · 10K · 5K · 1K · from $32 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Richmond Turkey Trot 5KRichmond, VA · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26The Big Turkey Trot RichmondRichmond, VA · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
December 2026
- Wed 12/2RRRC Stony Point Snowman Shuffle 5KRichmond, VA · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5RRRC Winter Training TeamsRichmond, VA · Half Marathon · Marathon · from $65 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5VCF 2027 Winter Running Training TeamsRichmond, VA · Marathon · Half Marathon · from $75 · register ↗
- Sun 12/62026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VARichmond, VA · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 12/6RTA Run-A-LatkeRichmond, VA · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 12/312027 SwimRVA New Year's ChallengeRichmond, VA · from $65 · register ↗
February 2027
- Sat 2/27LSA Charity RunRichmond, VA · 5K · 10K · from $20 · register ↗
March 2027
- Sun 3/7Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5kRichmond, VA · Half Marathon · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 3/14The Hill Topper 5kRichmond, VA · 5K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/17Massey ChallengeRichmond, VA · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Friend or Foe 5kRichmond, VA · 5K · register ↗
June 2027
- Sat 6/12Boxer Brief 5K & Virtual Challenge to Defeat Colorectal CancerRichmond, VA · 5K · 1K · from $32 · register ↗
- Sat 6/12Legacy Ruck and Roll hosted by the Drew Ross Memorial FoundationRichmond, VA · 3.5 Miles · 2 Mile · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
Where to stay in Richmond
Race-weekend hotel search, dates prefilled for check-in the night before.
- Oct 24Dominion Energy Cap Trail Classic presented by Mungo HomesFind hotels for this race weekend
- Nov 142026 Running Richmond - Youth Programs Charity EntriesFind hotels for this race weekend
- Nov 14Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8kFind hotels for this race weekend
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Planning a race
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- Choosing a first marathona practical guide to picking a debut race