Virginia Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best running races in Virginia for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 404 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Virginia below and join the running community at these great events!

Half Marathons Marathons Trail Runs Triathlons
December 2025
Dec
6
Saturday

Jingle Dash 10K

5 km 10 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Jingle Bell Run - Newport News

5 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Tacky Sweater 5K

5 km
Dec
6
Saturday

St. Kateri's Run/Walk with the Son for Haiti

5 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Jingle Bell Run - Arlington

5 km
Dec
6-7
Sa - Su

Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic

5 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Holiday Run Festival

5 km 10 km 15 km
Dec
6
Saturday

The Hunt Classic: Backyard Ultra

Backyard Ultra 4 mi
Dec
6
Saturday

5K Walk & Run for Christ

5 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Deck the Hull's Jingle Bell Run, Walk, and Tot Trot

2 mi 5 km 10 km
Dec
7
Sunday

Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead

Trail Run 5 mi 10 mi
Dec
7
Sunday

Christmas Town Dash

2 mi 8 km
Dec
7
Sunday

Sleigh Bell Strider 10k - Arlington

5 km 10 km
Dec
7
Sunday

Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon

Half Marathon
Dec
7
Sunday

Run with Santa 5K - Herndon

5 km
Dec
7
Sunday

Dismal Swamp 50K

Trail Run Half Marathon Marathon 50 km
Dec
7
Sunday

Old Town Run Club Jingle Bell 5K

5 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Pocahontas Half

Trail Run 5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Dec
13
Saturday

Deck the Heels Night Run

5 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Frosty 5K

5 km
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