5K Races in Virginia
Virginia has 248 upcoming 5K races scheduled for 2026. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 149 of 248 races (60%) take place between May and September, with September (54 events) the busiest month. No single city dominates the calendar. Williamsburg leads with 29 races, followed by Virginia Beach (19), Midlothian (12), and Colonial Heights (12). The remaining 71% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
5K races by month in Virginia
Sep (54) · Oct (44) · Jul (38) · Nov (32) · Aug (29) · Jun (24) · Dec (15) · May (4) · Mar (3) · Apr (3) · Jan (1) · Feb (1)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (25)
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Coastal Edge Shoot the Pier 5K
Virginia Beach, VA
Coastal Edge Shoot the Pier 5K
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (25)
Williamsburg, VA
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (25)
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Downtown Sundown 5K
Blacksburg, VA
Downtown Sundown 5K
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (26)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (26)
Colonial Heights, VA
