K9 Veterans Day: Memorial Dog Walk

Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA

Bring your furry friends and participate in this event. The walk will honor all K9 military working and service dogs and also be an opportunity for you to bring your ...

Free

Mission Possible 5k

New Song UMC 7450 Colts Neck Road, Mechanicsville, VA

This year's theme is "Show Us Your Character." They'll have prizes for best costumes, so have fun walking or running in bright colors or as your favorite character. Enjoy a ...

$

22nd Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party

Richmond SPCA 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA, United States

The outdoor Marketplace occurs at the Robins-Starr Humane Center, featuring live music, beer/wine trucks, pet-friendly crafts, Kids’ Fun Zone, Pets’ Fun Zone, and local retailers. Benefits Richmond SPCA. ...

Free

Earth Day 5k & 1 Mile

Chesterfield County Fairgrounds 10300 Courthouse Road , Chesterfield

The festival includes entertainment, food trucks, outdoor activities, and demonstrations from Parks and Recreation and Cooperative Extension. Also, a all ages 5k run/walk and a 1 mile race for kids ...

$

DogGone 5K-3K-1K Event

Pole Green Park 8996 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville, VA

Bring your pooch for a "dog gone" good time! All leashed dogs are invited to attend with their owners. Event attendees can enjoy a wide variety of free canine-friendly activities: ...

Free

Chesterfield Outdoor Fest

Chesterfield County Fairgrounds 10300 Courthouse Road , Chesterfield

A family-friendly festival focused on the fun of outdoor recreation. Kids Zone with multiple inflatable activities, touch a truck, food trucks, farmers market, rock climbing wall, and more. Parking will ...

Free

Ukrops Monument Avenue 10K

W Broad Street and N Harrison Street Richmond, VA, United States

It’s the twenty-fifth anniversary of RVA’s biggest block party and a favorite spring tradition. Do some people watching, encourage participants, and get outside for thisfun day for the whole family. ...

Free

PurpleStride Richmond 2024

Pole Green Park 8996 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville, VA

The ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer. It’s an inspirational day to honor those we lost, celebrate survivors and turn the nation purple. Offering free, personalized support and resources through ...

Free

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

City Stadium 3201 Maplewood Ave, Richmond

A day of healthy, fun activities that celebrate kids being kids. Prizes and giveaways throughout the event, plus lots of activities including a one-mile family color run, inflatable obstacle courses, ...

Free

2024 JPJF #LIUB Autism Walk & Community Festival

Dewey Gottwald Center, Science Museum of Virginia 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond

You can choose to do it in-person or virtually from your home in whatever state or country you live in. This is a 2 Mile (approximately 1hr) Walk from the ...

Free

East Coast Triathlon Festival

Innsbrook, (Markel Plaza) 4600 Cox Road, Richmond

A 2-day endurance festival with races for all ages and experience levels. There are 10 Races for youth and adult triathletes, runners, and duathletes of all levels. It is a ...

$

Innsbrook 1-Mile Run

Innsbrook, (Markel Plaza) 4600 Cox Road, Richmond

An exciting evening mile race for all ages. This fast, out-and-back course is the opening event of the national East Coast Triathlon Festival. In addition to providing a fun family ...

$

Cap2Cap

Virginia Capital Trail 200 South Third Street, Richmond

The ride features four distances: century (100 miles), half (50 miles), quarter (25 miles), and a 7-mile family fun ride, as well as 2-day and virtual options and a shuttle ...

$

Walk For Wishes

City Stadium 3201 Maplewood Ave, Richmond

A fundraiser that supports granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. It’s a family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, companies, donors, and friends. ...

Free

19th Annual ASK 5K & Fun Walk

The Diamond 3001 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA

This family-friendly event with include a pre-race tailgate at 8 am with lots of fun and games, the race kicking off at 9:30 am, and a post-race festival where the ...

$

Autism Society of Central Virginia 5K and Family Fun Day

Crump Park 400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen

The in-person event will feature a 5K run/walk, a resource fair, and plenty of family fun. Each 5K participant is also a fundraiser, with money raised supporting the Autism Society ...

$

RVA Splash & Dash

Harper’s Mill Pool Clubhouse 8600 Pullman Ln, Chesterfield, VA

This event features individual races for kids and adults as well as an adult-child relay. The Splash & Dash mission is to provide a safe, fun introduction to multisport. All ...

$

Ashland Half Marathon and 5k

Ashland

This quaint community has historic homes, a bustling downtown, and delicious restaurants and breweries. Whether you choose to participate in the half marathon or 5k, each course promises an escape ...

$

RVA Sprint Triathlon

Rockville Center 16238 Pouncey Tract Rd, Rockville, VA

Participants will enjoy a short pool swim, rolling rural bike, and fun out-and-back run course. This event includes a classic sprint triathlon, kid’s splash & dash (swim-run), and new this ...

$

Event Series Family Night Hike

Family Night Hike

Maymont, Children's Farm Spottswood Road and Shirley Lane, Richmond, VA

Ever wonder who stays awake while you sleep? Meet some of Maymont’s nighttime residents and learn about their nocturnal adaptations through experiments, games and a hike of the grounds for ...

$

SpeakUp5k

Byrd Park 600 South Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Join CKG in-person at Byrd Park or virtually. This 5k is an experience for all ages and abilities. Run, walk, or stroll with your family, friends, or colleagues. They encourage ...

$

Give a Dog a Job 5k

Main Line Brewery 603 Ownby Ln., Richmond, United States

Timed 5k run/walk/roll, free kids doggie dash, vendors, music, prizes, and more. Benefits Canine Companions. Canine Companions is a non-profit providing service dogs at not charge to adults, children, and ...

$

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club: Run for Hope

Byrd Park 600 South Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Join the Run for Hope 1-MILE Fun Run/Walk or timed 5K to benefit The Salvation Army’s Boys & Girls Club of Richmond. For a challenge register for both the 5k ...

$

Bark in the Park

Deep Run Park 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy., Henrico, VA

A fun, outdoor event where you will find plenty of vendors, pet-related activities, good food, and fresh air. There is also a 2K dog walk. Stop by the RFM table ...

Free

Relay For Life South of the James

River City Sportsplex 13030 Genito Road, Midlothian

A Carnival Theme, with each team having games and/or opportunity drawings. Event if free to enter, but you are encouraged to buy tickets for the games and drawing. There will ...

Free

Run Richmond 16.19

Kanawha Plaza 801 E. Canal St.

A cultural running event that lets you experience +400 years of Black history – up close and personal. Through our running/walking courses of 16.19K and 6.19K and a community-powered finish ...

$

Robious Landing Triathlon

Robious Landing Park 3800 James River Road, Midlothian, VA

This event consists of three separate events: A non-draft sprint triathlon/duathlon, a youth triathlon/duathlon, and an NCAA Draft-Legal Collegiate Cup. With the iconic river swim and beautiful bike and run ...

$

OCD Walk

Deep Run Park 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy., Henrico, VA

Join a community of advocates making strides for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder awareness.  Hosted by OCD Mid-Atlantic, The One Million Steps for OCD Walk is a community engagement event that provides ...

Free

Superhero 5k/Fun Run & Family Festival

Westchester Commons Shopping Center 15786 WC Main Street, Midlothian, VA

Join community members in a Superhero 5k/Fun Run! Dress up in superhero costumes, run or walk a 5k (children can also do a 1k Fun Run), and support abused and ...

$
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