Running Races in Roanoke, Virginia
12 upcoming races in Roanoke, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.
Racing in Roanoke: what the calendar looks like
There are 12 upcoming races on the Roanoke calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 4 of the next 12 months. October is the busiest month, with 7 races. By race count, Roanoke ranks 12th among Virginia cities.
Of those, 6 offer a 5K, 3 offer a 1 Mile and 2 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon on the calendar is Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon on April 17. The next half marathon is Star City Half Marathon & 10K on November 21. Where fees are published, the median entry in Roanoke is $30, close to the Virginia median of $30.
Races by month
- Oct 20267 races
- Nov 20263 races
- Feb 20271 race
- Apr 20271 race
October 2026
- Fri 10/16Dollin' it Up with Dolly! Presented by Fleet FeetRoanoke, VA · 1 Mile · from $50 · register ↗
- Sat 10/17Odyssey Land Navigation ClinicRoanoke, VA · 7 Miles · from $250 · register ↗
- Sat 10/17Walkabout Outfitter Wild Gear Chase 2026Roanoke, VA · from $45 · register ↗
- Sun 10/18$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports RoanokeRoanoke, VA · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Into the Darkness Night Trail RunRoanoke, VA · 3.6 Miles · Trail · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Spooky Sprint 5K 2026Roanoke, VA · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31HALLOWEEN HYROX RACE SIMRoanoke, VA · 4K · from $30 · register ↗
November 2026
- Sat 11/21Star City Half Marathon & 10KRoanoke, VA · Half Marathon · 10K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown & Bank of Botetourt Triple Crown Sprint SeriesRoanoke, VA · Trail · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 11/26The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick DashRoanoke, VA · 5K · from $23 · register ↗
February 2027
- Sat 2/20Run With Heart 5K Run/WalkRoanoke, VA · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/17Foot Levelers Blue Ridge MarathonRoanoke, VA · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 52.4 Miles · 1 Mile · Trail · from $15 · register ↗
Where to stay in Roanoke
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