Running races in or near Fairfax, VA
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Fairfax, VA area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Running-5K - Youth (Age 20 & Under)
Organization: Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-23-2024
Description: Herndon Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Turkey Trot 5K ...
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Non-members - Non-Members - 5K at 8:00 AM, ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 02-15-2025
Description: Race-day: On-site packet pickup
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Bubble Run - Value Registrations
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-24-2025
Description: If youve done a traditional 5K, you know they can ...
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YOUTH RUN 400meters: October 12, 2025 - Individual
Organization: Army Ten-Miler
Date of Race: 10-12-2025
Description: Established in 1985, the Army Ten-Miler (ATM) is an annual event ...
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Winter Speed and Agility Clinic - Ages 8-16
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 01-06-2025
Description: DescriptionThis training is for boys and girls wanting to improve athletically ...
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Members (If you join PVTC below, you may ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-21-2024
Description: On-line registration closes on Thursday, December ...
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Non-members - Non-Members - 5K at 7:50 AM, ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-21-2024
Description: On-line registration closes on Thursday, December ...
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Bubble Run - VIP Registration
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 05-24-2025
Description: If youve done a traditional 5K, you know they can ...
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TEAMS: October 12, 2025 - Join a Team
Organization: Army Ten-Miler
Date of Race: 10-12-2025
Description: Established in 1985, the Army Ten-Miler (ATM) is an annual event ...
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3000 meter (1.86 miles) or 8000 meter (4.97 ...
Organization: Tidal Basin Run
Date of Race: 12-29-2024
Description: To celebrate the holiday season The ...
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Dinner on Friday evening at 6:15 PM at ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-18-2025
Description: O YOU MAY NOW REGISTER AGAIN O WE OPENED SIX ...
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Half Marathon or Full Marathon - Members of ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-07-2025
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You ...
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Season Ticket Holders - Season Ticket Holders
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-21-2024
Description: On-line registration closes on Thursday, December ...
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Running-5K - Adult (Age 21 & Over)
Organization: Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-23-2024
Description: Herndon Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Turkey Trot 5K ...
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INDIVIDUAL RUNNER: October 12, 2025 - Individual
Organization: Army Ten-Miler
Date of Race: 10-12-2025
Description: Established in 1985, the Army Ten-Miler (ATM) is an annual event ...
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TEAMS: October 12, 2025 - Non-Participating Team Captain ...
Organization: Army Ten-Miler
Date of Race: 10-12-2025
Description: Established in 1985, the Army Ten-Miler (ATM) is an annual event ...
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Marathon or Half Marathon - Half or Full ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-18-2025
Description: O YOU MAY NOW REGISTER AGAIN O WE OPENED SIX ...
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Marathon or Half Marathon - Members of supporting ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-18-2025
Description: O YOU MAY NOW REGISTER AGAIN O WE OPENED SIX ...
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Team of 8 - Team of 8
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-18-2025
Description: O YOU MAY NOW REGISTER AGAIN O WE OPENED SIX ...
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Red Top Cab ride at 7:00 AM from ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-07-2025
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You ...
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Sponsor - $250 minimum, and you can advertise ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-07-2025
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You ...
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Winter Speed and Agility Clinic - Ages 8-16
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 01-06-2025
Description: DescriptionThis training is for boys and girls wanting to improve athletically ...
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Winter Speed and Agility Clinic - Ages 8-16
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 01-06-2025
Description: DescriptionThis training is for boys and girls wanting to improve athletically ...
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2025 PVTC By George 5K and 10K or ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 02-15-2025
Description: Race-day: On-site packet pickup
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2024 PVTC Christmas Caper 5K and 10K
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-21-2024
Description: On-line registration closes on Thursday, December ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Fairfax, VA: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Fairfax
Fairfax (VA) is a city in Fairfax County with an estimated population of 22,565.[4]
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In 2015, the 5K maintained the #1 position of all race distances with 7.6 million finishers (U.S.).
