Running races in or near Bristol, VA
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Bristol, 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.
10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-24-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-24-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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8K - Competition - Veteran 8K
Organization: Doe Mountain Recreation Authority
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Veterans Trail Challenge 8K Race 2K Fun Saturday, November 8, ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-24-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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8K - Competition - Adult 8K
Organization: Doe Mountain Recreation Authority
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Veterans Trail Challenge 8K Race 2K Fun Saturday, November 8, ...
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50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-24-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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8K - Competition - Youth 8K
Organization: Doe Mountain Recreation Authority
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Veterans Trail Challenge 8K Race 2K Fun Saturday, November 8, ...
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2K - Just for Fun - Just for ...
Organization: Doe Mountain Recreation Authority
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Veterans Trail Challenge 8K Race 2K Fun Saturday, November 8, ...
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Veterans Trail Challenge
Organization: Doe Mountain Recreation Authority
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Veterans Trail Challenge 8K Race 2K Fun Saturday, November 8, ...
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2026 Appalachian Series - Day 5 (TN)
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-24-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-24-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Bristol, VA: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Bristol
Bristol (VA) is a city in Bristol County with an estimated population of 17,835.[4]
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In 2014, 57% of marathon finishers in the U.S. were men; women made up 43% of finishers.
