Races

For the 38th winter, the Charlottesville Track Club is hosting, in person, their popular training program to help guide runners of all abilities to their personal 10 Miler goals. Whether you're taking your first timid steps off the couch or going for a personal best, we've got you covered! The program kicks off on October 18th and will meet every Saturday morning at 8:00 next to the UVa track. The group will be broken into 6 different program levels based on each person's individual current training regimen. First-time or out-of-shape folks are especially encouraged to join us for the 38th edition of this popular training program (over 9,000 have participated in this program over the years). PROGRAM MISSION: The overall goal of the program is to guide each individual to a safe and successful race and to make exercise a permanent part of each participant's lifestyle! COACH and SUPPORT TEAM: Mark Lorenzoni has served as the Coach since the program started in 1987 and Cath

Sign up online and complete at least 26.2 miles in select non-profit races and you'll receive an official C-VILLE-athon technical running shirt if you submit your checklist. Greetings, friends! We're excited you're looking to complete 26.2+ miles in support of our great area non-profits. Keep an eye out for periodic updates, and don't forget to sign up - free of charge, as always! Our tentative calendar of events is below.   2026 Calendar (dates/events subject to change) January 1 – New Year’s Day 5K 10 – CATs Burke Creek Barn Burner 5K/15K   February 8 – Freeze Your Socks Off 5K (CANCELED) 21 – CATs Walnut Creek 5K & 10-Miler (postponed from February 7) 28 – Liberation and Freedom Days 8 Mile Run   March 7 – CATs Naked Creek Trail 10K/25K 14 – Haven 8K 14 – Run for Yeards 5K 14 – Scottsville Elementary Tiger Trot 5K (rescheduled from November 2025 weather delay) 28 – Charlottesville Ten Miler   April 4 – Strides in Solidarity 5K (UVA PHE) 5 – RAM (Remote Area M

The Charlottesville Ten Miler is Central Virginia's premiere foot race, offering a scenic and challenging route through the heart of this historic city. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to tackle your first long-distance race, this event is the perfect way to experience the beauty and spirit of Charlottesville. Established in 1976, the Charlottesville Ten Miler is the area's oldest and most prestigious footrace. Widely considered to be the "most scenic urban course" in the state, this rolling tour of Charlottesville brings runners through Jefferson's beautiful University of Virginia "grounds," up Rugby Road, down Preston Avenue, up the historic Downtown Mall, around Court Square, and through the gorgeous Park Street neighborhoods, up Main Street and by the famous UVA "Corner." The Charlottesville Ten Miler is an official Charlottesville Track Club race. The Charlottesville Ten Miler is a non-profit race benefitting local charities in t

Join Partners in Health Engage at UVA to raise money for Tuberculosis in Sierra Leone! Tuberculosis is a curable disease, yet every year millions of people die worldwide because they do not have access to treatment. In particular, Sierra Leone has been subject to a history of exploitation, leading to poor health outcomes to this day. Our club has pledged to raise $4500 this year to support PIH's tuberculosis programs in Sierra Leone. This will assist Partners in Health in supplying treatment courses for TB, chest x-rays for diagnosis, nutritional support for patients, among other things. If you are on board, come run (or jog, wog, or walk!) with us on 4/4 at 9 AM. We have tons of prizes for top finishers and raffle winners from local businesses, so we hope you will join us for a morning of fun fighting TB! ALL proceeds from this race will go to Partners in Health.  Race info:  Race is starting at Newcomb Hall. Please arrive by 8:30 to ensure adequate time for check-in of all runner

Remote Area Medical (RAM) at UVA is excited to announce the fourth annual RAM @ UVA 5K on Sunday, March 30, 2025! RAM is a nonprofit organization that provides free healthcare to those in need through mobile clinics offering medical, dental, and vision services to underserved and uninsured individuals. Since it was founded in 1985, RAM’s Corps consists of more than 212,000 volunteers. Licensed dental, vision, and medical professionals at these clinics have treated more than 940,000 individuals, delivering more than $200 million worth of free care. More information about the organization can be found on their website, at https://www.ramusa.org/.  As a chapter of the organization, our goal is to promote that mission and host a biennial free clinic in Fishersville, VA. This is a big dream, and we will need your help! We successfully hosted our inaugural clinic in November 2022, the first to be organized entirely by a collegiate chapter, where we provided over 500 patients with $250,00

Zeta Tau Alpha’s chapter at the University of Virginia has hosted our annual Run for Life 5K in Charlottesville, Virginia every year for the past 28 years. Our race benefits the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation to fund scholarships, educational programming, leadership development and our fight against breast cancer, which includes our partnerships with Bright Pink, the NFL, the American Cancer Society, and locally with the UVA Breast Care Center. In years past, we have attracted approximately 1000 participants and raised nearly $30,000 for breast cancer each year. This race means so much to our chapter members, UVA, and the Charlottesville community.  Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the United States. In order to continue to raise awareness for the significance of this disease, inspire hope for a cure, and maintain our education efforts, we will be hosting this year's race at Madison Bowl (adjacent to UVA Grounds, located between Rugby Rd and Madison Ln) on April 12th.  If you'r

NORD at UVA is a student chapter of the National Organization for Rare Disorders, and this is our first fundraising 5k!  Founded two years ago, our chapter is focused on education and advocacy within the rare disease space.  All proceeds from this event will go toward NORD's support of rare disease patients!   NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), a 501(c)(3) organization, is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 300 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services. Over 25 million Americans have been diagnosed with rare diseases, and less than 10% of these diseases have a treatment approved by the FDA. Our goal is to raise money to help fund research for rare diseases. Website: https://rarediseases.org/

On Saturday, April 25th at 9AM the University of Virginia School of Medicine will host the 43rd Annual 5K Benefiting Camp Holiday Trails. We are excited to welcome runners/walkers to participate in this race around UVA Grounds and raise funds for Camp Holiday Trails. All registrants will receive a T-shirt (if registered before April 22nd), a raffle ticket, and refreshments at our finish line celebration! About Camp Holiday Trails: A Camp for Children and Teens with Medical Needs Since 1974, Camp Holiday Trails (CHT) has been a place of empowerment, growth, and joy for children and teens with medical needs across the Mid-Atlantic. Located in Charlottesville, VA, our camp welcomes kids with qualifying diagnoses ages 6-17, along with their siblings, to experience life-changing moments in an inclusive, supportive environment. We offer diagnosis-specific sessions, mixed-diagnosis sessions, overnight and day camp options, and year-round programming to meet the unique needs of our campers and

5K fun run/walk to benefit Charlottesville High School's Band programs.

Join us for the 25th annual Hospice of the Piedmont 5K Run/Walk! This year's race will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Following the race, we'll gather for celebratory refreshments and an awards ceremony. Walkers and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome on the stunning course through Keswick Estate. The final stretch of the race, our Memorial Mile, is lined with the names of those we have lost – honoring their memory.  At Hospice of the Piedmont, we understand the importance of spending time and making memories with friends and loved ones. We invite you to make every moment and every mile count at this year's HOP 5K.  Interested in supporting our mission? Team and individual fundraising, as well as generous community sponsorships, help us reach our goal each year. All proceeds from the HOP 5K support Hospice of the Piedmont’s work in our community, caring for those coping with serious illness, dying, and grief. We look forward to seeing you at the start

Come join us for the 2026 Charlottesville Summer Trail Running Series!  This is a fun, relaxed, low-cost summer trail running series with 4 trail races from 5K to 5-miles in distance, all in the Charlottesville/Crozet area.  In addition to individual race prizes, there will be overall and top age group finisher prizes for the series, based upon cumulative time from all 4 races. Runners who complete all 4 races in the series will receive a Summer Series Finisher technical running shirt at the last race, and runners completing 3 out of 4 races will receive a cotton finishers shirt.  Runners must register for the series in advance to be eligible for the Series Finisher Shirt.  Additionally, all runners will receive a t-shirt for the first race.  There will also be age group awards for both men and women in the top three in the following age groups for each race as well as for the entire series:  Kids 12-U, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.  The series races sell out every

The bow-WOW-walk is where Charlottesville comes together to strut their mutts, celebrate community, and spend a joy-filled morning outdoors with the people (and pups) you love. It’s a family-friendly, dog-forward celebration of movement, wellness, and care. Complete with optional competitive 5k trail run, Kids Dash for racers under 8 years old, vendors, face paint, food trucks, dog contests, raffles and more!  The annual bow-WOW-walk is critical to funding the lifesaving mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Thank YOU for making a difference in the lives of animals in your community and beyond! **This event is rain or shine!!**

It's back!   Women of all ages* are invited to participate in the Charlottesville Track Club (CTC) Women's Four Miler Training Program.    For the second year in a row, this program is proudly presented by Women in Motion Physical Therapy and Wellness and sponsored by CTC and Women in Motion. Women in Motion is a specialty rehab clinic that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and IBCLC lactation services. They have specializations in orthopedics, obstetrics, pelvic health, oncology, and breast health, treating all genders through all phases of life. In addition to sponsoring the Women's Four Miler training program, they are also actively involved in national post-professional education and medical mission trips and are committed to doing monthly community outreach in central Virginia!    The Women in Motion team is honored to lead this training program on a volunteer basis, with 100% of the net proceeds from registration going to the UVA Breast Care Center!

2026 Cal Tri Charlottesville - 8.30.26. Swim, bike and run in Charlottesville located in Central Virginia approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. and 70 miles northwest of Richmond. This race starts with a pool swim which is very beginner friendly for athletes who are testing the waters for the first time. 12 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run) and 6 Youth Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run). Triathlon = swim + bike + run. Check out the course maps for more detailed information. TO DO. Monticello. Fralin Museum of Art. Wineries.AIRPORT. Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 64 F / 82 FWATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 68 F. Wetsuit legal. Use the 20% CALTRI2025 discount code at blueseventy. Note: Fusion wetsuits not eligible for discount.

Greetings, Four Miler friends!  The 43rd annual Charlottesville Women's Four Miler will be held at Foxfield on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. This much-loved community event began in 1983 and, since then, has grown to become the largest women's-only race in Virginia while raising over 4.2 million dollars for the UVA Breast Care Center. We hope you will join in this fun, challenging, and deeply meaningful local tradition. Run or walk the beautiful countryside course, or participate virtually from anywhere. All proceeds from registration fees go directly to the UVA Breast Care Center and we strongly encourage you to fundraise beyond this. A special thanks for Foxfield for all the amazing support over all the years, and to the hundreds of local sponsors and volunteers who make this event possible. We would like to acknowledge the Charlottesville Track Club (CTC) for their years of support for this and many other local, not-for-profit events. Please consider becoming a member of the

Celebrate Halloween and support a good cause with the YMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10k Run & 2 Mile Family Walk!This family-friendly event is a great way to get some exercise, enjoy the fall weather, and give back to the community! Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes, and there will be plenty of treats and surprises along the way, including a Post-Race Party at the Charlottesville High School Track with bounce houses for kids, a costume contest, a face painter, and awards! Best of all, the proceeds from the event support YMCA financial assistance, ensuring that no one is turned away for inability to pay for Y membership and programs!   By participating in the YMCA Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10k Run + 2 Mile Trick-or-Treat Family Walk, you'll be helping to make a positive difference for your neighbors from all walks of life. So gather your friends and family, put on your running shoes and Halloween costumes, and join us for a day of spooky

Come join us for the 2026 Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26th at 9:00 am. The race starts and finishes next to Albemarle High School and features a neighborhood course with flat stretches and gentle rolling hills, totaling 133 feet of elevation gain. Ample parking will be available at Albemarle High School, Journey Middle School, and Greer Elementary. The race proudly supports two local beneficiaries: the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, both of which provide critical food resources to individuals and families in need. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves Central Virginia and is an affiliate of the national organization Feeding America. Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, located directly on the race route, is the largest distributor of food from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in the Charlottesville area and provides free groceries to families and individuals up to two times per month, with nearly one-third of households