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: 11-01-2025
Description: Fill the Shoes is proud to present the 14th annual "Fill ...
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Appletree Running Club
Organization: Jump Start Sports NoVa
Date of Race: 09-16-2025
Description: Ready, set, run! Led by an energetic instructor, members of the ...
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Running-5K - Youth (Age 20 & Under)
Organization: Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-22-2025
Description: Herndon Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Turkey Trot 5K ...
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Running-5K - Adult (Age 21 & Over)
Organization: Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-22-2025
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: 02-14-2026
Description: Race-day: On-site packet ...
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Sponsors - Bronze Sponsor - $500 or in-kind ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: This is a full charity race held ...
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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 SPOTS ...
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Transfer or Deferral from a Previous Race - ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-18-2025
Description: O YOU MAY NOW REGISTER AGAIN O WE OPENED SIX SPOTS ...
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Cross Country
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 09-06-2025
Description: DescriptionCross Country is a program for youth grades 1st thru 8th.
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Sponsors - Silver Sponsor – $2,500
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: This is a full charity race held ...
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Half marathon - Half Marathon at 9:00 AM
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: This is a full charity race held ...
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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 SPOTS ...
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Speed Agility Strength Clinic ages 8-16
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 09-08-2025
Description: DescriptionMondays 5:00 - 6:00pm OR 6:15 - 7:15pm This training ...
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Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 09-27-2025
Description: If youve done a traditional 5K, you know they can ...
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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 SPOTS ...
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Half Marathon or Full Marathon - Members of ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-06-2025
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You ...
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2025 Georgetown Half Marathon
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: This is a full charity race held ...
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Herndon Turkey Trot 5K
Organization: Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-22-2025
Description: Herndon Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Turkey Trot 5K ...
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Half Marathon or Full Marathon - Non-Members
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-06-2025
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You ...
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Transfers or Deferrals from a Previous Race - ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-06-2025
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: 09-06-2025
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You ...
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Sponsors - Bronze Sponsor - $250 or in-kind ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: This is a full charity race held ...
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Sponsors - Friend - $100 or in-kind gift ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: This is a full charity race held ...
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Sponsors - Lead Sponsor – $5,000
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: This is a full charity race held ...
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Sponsors - Gold Sponsor – $3,500
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: This is a full charity race held ...
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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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The number of U.S. marathon finishers declined from 2014 to 2015 approximately 8 percent.
