Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Join us and "support through sport" at the 51st running of the Marine Corps Marathon! The MCM is the largest marathon in the world that doesn't offer prize money, instead celebrating the honor, courage, and commitment of all finishers. Please note that this is the registration page for the Semper Fi & America's Fund Charity Team at the Marine Corps Marathon. There are three separate categories to choose from plus Active-Duty/Veteran options: Marine Corps Marathon (26.2 miles) free entry plus team tent access: Runner will receive a free entry to the 51st MCM and access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day. Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day. Runner will pay a team fee of $100 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent. Runner will fundraise a minimum of $75

Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is a proud partner of the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). The MCM offers an experience for runners to tour the nation’s most recognizable landmarks, while being supported by the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. SFA invites you to join us in Arlington, VA on October 25, 2026.  When you participate in the MCM, you are choosing to join hundreds of others who want to make a difference for sarcoma patients and their families. Funds raised through our race team drive innovative research for sarcoma.  Secure access to your guaranteed race entry* today! Runners seeking to join the 2026 MCM SFA race team will receive the following perks: Guaranteed entry to the 2026 MCMCustom MCM marathon shirtPersonal fundraising pageDedicated staff to support fundraisingComplimentary registrationNote: All runners must commit to a minimum personal fundraising goal of $1,500 Your support will go beyond the finish line when you join our community of teammates

WHAT IS GIRLS ON THE RUN? Girls on the Run (GOTR) offers programming designed for all girls to build confidence, increase their level of physical activity, and learn essential life skills. Our research-based curriculum creatively combines movement with confidence-building lessons and activities, providing an after-school program for 3rd through 8th grade girls. With programming that inspires girls of all backgrounds and abilities to recognize their individual strengths, participants build connection and community in a welcoming team setting. They explore topics including emotions, expressing empathy, and standing up for themself and others all while being in a safe and judge-free space with their peers. Their season culminates with a 5K celebration, where girls experience confidence and unstoppable strength as they cross the finish line. All Girls on the Run 5K participants are encouraged to go at their own pace, their Happy Pace.   WHAT IS A SOLEMATE? GOTR SoleMates are inspired and d

We have sold our allocation. There are bibs available at https://www.marinemarathon.com/event/marine-corps-marathon/ . The Fredericksburg Area Running Club has been given 15 bibs for the Marine Corps Marathon to sell to its members. After purchasing the entry from us, you will receive an access code and URL to complete your registration at no charge. That information will be provided in July, and you must complete the registration by July 31. This site does not include official information about the race. You should access https://www.marinemarathon.com/event/marine-corps-marathon/ for official race information. Once we sell all of our bibs, it does not mean the race is sold out. Access the official site for openings. No additional transaction fees will be added to the price we are charging. So, they may appear higher than the official site price, which is before a transaction fee is added. Our sale begins at 2 pm EDT on March 30, 2026. Registration on the Marathon site begins at 10 am EDT on April 6, 2026. We are offering a 10% to Fredericksburg Area Running Club members, which will be applied at checkout.

Richmond Road Runners Club (RRRC) has a booth at the Allianz Richmond Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. RRRC members are needed to volunteer for 2-hour shifts at the RRRC Booth Thursday, November 12, from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday, November 13, from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM *This is an excellent opportunity for Grand Prix volunteer points! CLICK HERE to VOLUNTEER with RRRC at our Booth at the Expo

Virginia's fall classic through historic Richmond. Fast, mostly flat course along the James River and Monument Avenue.

Need help preparing to run a marathon? Looking to make new friends while you train? Then look no further than the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, designed to motivate and train individuals to run the Allianz Richmond Marathon. You’ll find yourself not just equipped with a detailed 23-week program, but a great crew of experienced coaches and inspirational teammates as well. One of our favorite perks? A dedicated SAG team that supports the weekend group runs. That’s right… water stops, Nuun, gels, and snacks while you TRAIN. So let Richmond’s running community carry you to 26.2… when you hit that final stretch at the Allianz Richmond Marathon, you’ll be glad you didn’t go it alone!

Need help preparing to run a marathon? Looking to make new friends while you train? Then look no further than the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, designed to motivate and train individuals to run the Allianz Richmond Marathon. You’ll find yourself not just equipped with a detailed 23-week program, but a great crew of experienced coaches and inspirational teammates as well. One of our favorite perks? A dedicated SAG team that supports the weekend group runs. That’s right… water stops, Nuun, gels, and snacks while you TRAIN. So let Richmond’s running community carry you to 26.2… when you hit that final stretch at the Allianz Richmond Marathon, you’ll be glad you didn’t go it alone!

Do you want to cheer runners on while also giving out candy at the Richmond Marathon? Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 7:45am till appx noon. You will need to get to the church before the roads close, so the earlier the better. Location: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church at the corner of Forest Hill Avenue and 43rd Street. VOLUNTEER SIGNUP *This is an excellent opportunity for Grand Prix volunteer points!

RRRC would like to judge member interest in traveling to Dallas for their marathon weekend.  If you have any interest please fill out the interest form. Dates: December 11th - 13th, 2026   About the event:  The Dallas White Rock Marathon is a nonprofit organization with a focus on promoting health and physical fitness through running events and related activities. Established in 1971, the history of the organization encompasses tremendous growth and produces what has become Dallas’ largest and Texas’ longest running marathon, the BMW Dallas Marathon, as well as several other weekend running and walking event options including a Half Marathon, 50K Ultra Marathon, the Relays, 10K, 5K, a 5K Team Challenge, the Friday Night Lights Mile and various Kids Races.

Now in its 13th year, the Newport News One City Marathon is a great point-to-point marathon option located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. This course is known for its fast times and a high percentage of Boston Qualifying times. There are also additional race distances available including half marathon, 5K and Nautical Mile fun run. If you are up for a challenge, run the 5K on Saturday, and either the half or full marathon Sunday!

A low-key, low-frills event run entirely on the beautiful Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia.  Amenities are minimal but all participants receive a race memento.  Awards are presented to the top finisher, male and female and to the top (1) finisher in the following age groups, male and female:  29-under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Our course is pleasantly scenic.  The race starts and finishes on the Virginia Creeper Trail near the Abingdon Trailhead which is at the junction of Green Springs Road and the Virginia Creeper Trail, in Abingdon, Virginia.  The race is run on the Virginia Creeper Trail, a former railroad bed.  The Trail is flat to gentle grade, with a soft running surface (plus the occasional wooden trestle).  The course is two out-and-back segments on the Trail.  The first turnaround is approximately 1 mile south of the Alvarado Station Trailhead, the second turnaround is approximately .1 miles south of the Abingdon Trailhead, and the third turnaro

The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon Series has earned its title as “America’s Toughest Road Marathon” by challenging runners with over 7,430 ft. in elevation change, more than any other road marathon in the U.S.  This race is the ONLY marathon that runs along the famously scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and proceeds from this non-profit event benefit the parkway and a dozen local charities every year.  The full, half, relay and 10k all prove equally challenging yet rewarding on this mountainous course, and all runners are rewarded with a unique finishers’ medals, shirts and local craft beer at the festival-like finish in downtown Roanoke. For those who need even more than just extreme elevation change can run the course twice with the official Blue Ridge Double (sells out annually). This race would not be possible without the support of our title sponsor, Foot Levelers. This event is owned and operated by the Roanoke Outside Foundation whose mission to make outdoor activity and environmen

Please see the race webpage for all of the race details - https://mountainjunkies.net/conquer-the-cove-25k-marathon/ This event has it all, great headquarters and trail system, tough challenging courses and the perfect time of year to see mountain laurel and rhododendrons in bloom.  If you are from Roanoke it gives you a chance to compete against the home town folks to see who’s top dog.  If you aren’t from Roanoke it gives you the chance to see 80% of the trails of the park that will be well marked and maintained.  This is the anchor event to the Roanoke Non Ultra Trail Series (RNUTS) and is the perfect place to test your fitness. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is the place to run and ride if you are in Roanoke.  It is the second largest municipal park in the nation. It holds not only a major water source within its 12,700 acres, but also overflowing recreation opportunities.  There is approximately 40 miles of roads and trails in the park and within trail plan there should be miles and