Outdoor events near Richmond, Virginia
60 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Richmond over the next three months: 54 races, 2 group outings and classes, and 3 ranger-led or guided programs. 7 are this weekend. A typical October day in Richmond reaches about 71°F and drops to 49°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 4 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 60 upcoming
- 7 this weekend
- October: 25
- November: 24
- December: 10
- January: 1
- 5KGive a Dog a Job 5k - Benefiting Canine CompanionsSat, Oct 10 · 1:00 AMRichmond · 2.5 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KHaunted 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (41)Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AMMidlothian Mines Park, Midlothian · 9.8 mi from Richmond
- 5KRRRC Volunteers for Give a Dog a Job 5KSat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMMain Line Brewery, Richmond · 1.6 mi from Richmond
- Ranger programOpening Assaults - Ranger ProgramSat, Oct 10 · 9:30 AM · +12 more datesPetersburg National Battlefield · 21 mi from RichmondFree
- Ranger programRanger Talk at Cold Harbor BattlefieldSat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM · +63 more datesRichmond National Battlefield Park · 11 mi from RichmondFree
- Ranger programRanger's Choice - Ranger ProgramSat, Oct 10 · 2:30 PM · +80 more datesPetersburg National Battlefield · 21 mi from RichmondFree
Nearby · Virginia State Parks staff, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)RacePoca Go! 2026 Rescheduled Kids RaceSat, Oct 10 · 3:30 PMChesterfield · 10 mi from Richmond- RaceRRRC Yoga for Runners: Power, Balance, RecoveryThu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PMRichmond · 3.5 mi from Richmond
- RaceVA XC Showcase Community RaceSat, Oct 17 · 7:45 AMMechanicsville · 12 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KRun League University: College Classic 5K & 10KSat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMColonial Heights · 20 mi from Richmond
- RaceRun Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond ZooSat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMMoseley · 19 mi from Richmond
- 10K · 5KAshland Harvest Run/Walk 10K/5KSat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMAshland · 14 mi from Richmond
- RaceDolly's Color RunSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMPowhatan · 18 mi from Richmond
- 5KBernard Greene Memorial 5KSat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AMHenrico · 9.1 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 2KColor Run 5k and 2kSun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AMMidlothian · 9.5 mi from Richmond
- 5KBetter2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids RunSun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AMRichmond · 9.1 mi from Richmond
- RaceDominion Energy Cap Trail Classic presented by Mungo HomesSat, Oct 24 · All dayRichmond · 4.6 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Colonial Heights, VA (43)Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AMColonial Heights · 19 mi from Richmond
- 5KSNCVA 5K Walk/RunSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMCarmax Park, Richmond · 1.6 mi from Richmond
- 5KRVA Mile (aka Regency Mile) & 5kSun, Oct 25 · 7:30 AMDeep Run High School, Glen Allen · 14 mi from Richmond
- RaceVirginia Brain Tumor Walk & RaceSun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AMRichmond · 6.8 mi from Richmond
- RaceRRRC Volunteers for Virginia Brain Tumor Walk and RaceSun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AMBryan Park, Richmond · 6.8 mi from Richmond
- RaceRRRC Miles & Mindset: The Men’s RunFri, Oct 30 · 5:30 AMMidlothian · 9.8 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KMedal Madness 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (44)Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AMMidlothian Mines Park, Midlothian · 9.8 mi from Richmond
- 5KBreakthrough Trail 5KSat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AMPetersburg · 24 mi from Richmond
- 5KVeteran's Day 5k Run/Ruck/WalkFri, Nov 6 · 3:00 PMChesterfield · 11 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KThe Run League Presents: Friendsgiving 5K & 10KSat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AMColonial Heights · 20 mi from Richmond
- RaceRichmond Hockey Club Legacy RunSun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PMRichmond · 6.8 mi from Richmond
- marathonVolunteers for RRRC Booth at Allianz Richmond Marathon Health & Fitness ExpoThu, Nov 12 · 3:00 PMRichmond · 4.8 mi from Richmond
- half marathon · marathon · 8KAllianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, & Capital One Richmond 8kSat, Nov 14 · All dayRichmond · 1.6 mi from Richmond
- marathonSports Backers Marathon Training TeamSat, Nov 14 · 7:00 AMHenrico · 4.7 mi from Richmond
- half marathonSports Backers Half Marathon Training TeamSat, Nov 14 · 7:15 AMCity Stadium, Richmond · 1.9 mi from Richmond
- marathonRRRC Candy Stop Volunteers for Richmond MarathonSat, Nov 14 · 7:45 AMRichmond · 0.9 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KGobbler 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (46)Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AMMidlothian Mines Park, Midlothian · 9.8 mi from Richmond
- Race2026 Running Richmond - Youth Programs Charity EntriesSat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AMRichmond · 4.7 mi from Richmond
- 8K2026 Running Richmond 8k - Youth Programs Charity EntriesSat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AMRichmond · 4.7 mi from Richmond
- RaceRRRC T. Rex Run Mailing ListSun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PMRichmond · 3.5 mi from Richmond
- RaceRichmond T. Rex RunSun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PMDorey Park, Henrico · 6.5 mi from Richmond
- 10K · 5KTurkey Trot Trail 10K & 5KFri, Nov 20 · 3:00 PMChesterfield · 12 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (47)Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AMColonial Heights · 20 mi from Richmond
- 5KGirls on the Run Celebrate Your Start 5KSun, Nov 22 · 8:00 AMRichmond · 6.8 mi from Richmond
- 5KRichmond Turkey Trot 5KThu, Nov 26 · 7:45 AMRichmond · 1.9 mi from Richmond
- RaceIndian Fields Tavern/5 Fields Brewing Co. Low Key Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMCharles City · 24 mi from Richmond
- RaceThe Big Turkey Trot RichmondThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMRichmond · 6.8 mi from Richmond
- 10K · 5KRRRC 49th Annual Turkey Trot 10k & 5k, presented by WegmansThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMJoseph Bryan Park, Richmond · 6.8 mi from Richmond
- RaceChesterfield Alumni RunThu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AMChesterfield · 12 mi from Richmond
- 5K19th Annual SPC Turkey Waddle 5K Run & Walk (or 'waddle')Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AMMidlothian · 9.3 mi from Richmond
- 5KJB Sunset 5KFri, Nov 27 · 3:00 PMRF&P Park, Glen Allen · 9.6 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KGobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (48)Sat, Nov 28 · 8:00 AMColonial Heights · 20 mi from Richmond
- 5KRRRC Stony Point Snowman Shuffle 5KWed, Dec 2 · 9:00 AMRichmond · 5.5 mi from Richmond
- RaceRTA Run-A-LatkeSun, Dec 6 · 9:00 AMRichmond · 3.8 mi from Richmond
- Race2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VASun, Dec 6 · 9:00 AMRichmond · 2.4 mi from Richmond
- RaceCarMax Tacky Light RunSat, Dec 12 · All dayMidlothian · 9.5 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KHoliday 5K, & 10K at Midlothian, VA (50)Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AMMidlothian · 9.5 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KThe Run League Presents: Holly Jolly 5K & 10KSat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AMColonial Heights · 20 mi from Richmond
- 5KJingle Bell 5KSat, Dec 19 · 7:00 AMChesterfield · 16 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KHoliday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (51)Sat, Dec 19 · 8:00 AMColonial Heights · 20 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KHoliday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (52)Sat, Dec 26 · 8:00 AMColonial Heights · 20 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KNew Year 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (53)Thu, Dec 31 · 8:00 AMMidlothian · 9.5 mi from Richmond
- 5K · 10KNew Year 5K & 10K, Midlothian, VA (01)Sat, Jan 2 · 8:00 AMMidlothian · 9.5 mi from Richmond
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