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.
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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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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2026 Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10K
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 20
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2026 20th Abebe Bikila Marathon & Half
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You may also ...
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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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Members (If you join PVTC below, you may ...
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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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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Track and Field Program - Boys - Ages ...
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 04-10-2026
Description: DescriptionInstructional program for boys ages 9 and 10 which encourages healthy ...
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Track and Field Program - Boys - Ages ...
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 04-10-2026
Description: DescriptionInstructional program for boys ages 13 and 14 which encourages healthy ...
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Track and Field Program - Girls - Ages ...
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 04-10-2026
Description: DescriptionInstructional program for girls ages 9 and 10 which encourages healthy ...
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HALF MARATHON - Half - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-03-2026
Description: The 7th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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Waiver - For Children in Jogging Stroller - ...
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-03-2026
Description: The 7th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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Non-members - Non-Members - 5K at 8:00 AM, ...
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 - 5K and 10K at ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: Race-day: On-site packet ...
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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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Dinner on Friday evening at 6:15 PM at ...
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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Marathon or Half Marathon - Half or Full ...
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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Transfer or Deferral from a Previous Race - ...
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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Track and Field Program - Boys - Ages ...
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 04-10-2026
Description: DescriptionInstructional program for boys ages 7 and 8 which encourages healthy ...
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GYC Trip - The Amazing Race!
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 04-01-2026
Description: DescriptionBuckle Up for the FIRST GYC Amazing Race! Compete with other ...
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Track and Field Program - Girls - Ages ...
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 04-10-2026
Description: DescriptionInstructional program for girls ages 9 and 10 which encourages healthy ...
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8k - 8K - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-03-2026
Description: The 7th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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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, 57% of marathon finishers in the U.S. were men; women made up 43% of finishers.
