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 - Running-5K
Organization: Fill the Shoes
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: Fill the Shoes is proud to present the 14th annual "Fill ...
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Running-5K - Individual Registration
Organization: Tekau's Heart Memorial Foundation
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description:
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Deep Water Running/Conditioning Summer II (adults)
Organization: MONTGOMERY VILLAGE FOUNDATION- INC.
Date of Race: 07-24-2026
Description: DescriptionDeep Water Running/Conditioning - adults 18+
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Deep Water Running/Conditioning Summer II (adults)
Organization: MONTGOMERY VILLAGE FOUNDATION- INC.
Date of Race: 07-24-2026
Description: DescriptionDeep Water Running/Conditioning - adults 18+
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Deep Water Running/Conditioning Summer II (adults)
Organization: MONTGOMERY VILLAGE FOUNDATION- INC.
Date of Race: 07-24-2026
Description: DescriptionDeep Water Running/Conditioning - adults 18+
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Waiver - For Children in Jogging Stroller - ...
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-02-2027
Description: The 8th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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Members (If you join PVTC below, you may ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-19-2026
Description: On-line registration closes on Wednesday, ...
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Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 20
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Non-members - Non-Members - 8K at 7:30 AM
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 07-04-2026
Description: PRE-RACE ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE:July 1 ...
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Members - Members - 8K at 7:30 AM
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 07-04-2026
Description: PRE-RACE ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE:July 1 ...
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Cross Country - Fall 2026
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: DescriptionCross Country is an exciting program for youth in grades 1 ...
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Speed & Agility Clinic - Fall 2026 ...
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 09-14-2026
Description: DescriptionGet ready to move, sprint, cut, and level up your athletic ...
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Red Top Cab ride at 7:00 AM from ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You may also ...
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Sponsor - $250 minimum, and you can advertise ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You may also ...
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2026 PVTC Christmas Caper
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-19-2026
Description: On-line registration closes on Wednesday, ...
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Non-members - Non-Members - 5K at 8:00 AM, ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-19-2026
Description: On-line registration closes on Wednesday, ...
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HALF MARATHON - Half - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-02-2027
Description: The 8th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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STROLLER WARRIORS HALF - Stroller Warriors Half - ...
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-02-2027
Description: The 8th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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Cross Country - Fall 2026
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: DescriptionCross Country is an exciting program for youth in grades 1 ...
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ROUND-TRIP Red Top Cab ride from Le Meridien ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-17-2026
Description: o Sponsored by ACE Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Institute ...
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Half Marathon or Full Marathon - Members of ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You may also ...
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Half Marathon or Full Marathon - 7:00 AM ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You may also ...
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2026 PVTC Go Fourth 8K
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 07-04-2026
Description: PRE-RACE ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE:July 1 ...
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Non-members - Team of 3 - non-members
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 20
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Transfers or Deferrals from a Previous Race - ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You may also ...
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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 2014, there were more than 1,100 marathons and more than 541,000 finishers in the U.S.
