10th Anniversary 10-miler

Powhatan State Park 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd, Powhatan

Celebrate Powhatan State Park’s 10th Anniversary with a 10-mile run along scenic trails featuring the James River, open fields, and a historic cabin. The trails feature a great mix of ...

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Miles in Memory

Deep Run Park 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy., Henrico, VA

Join the Full Circle Grief Center community as an individual or group to walk/run in honor of a loved one. ...

$

Run For Hope

Bryan Park 4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond

Join together and create a day filled with hope, encouragement, and fun. This is a family friendly event with a one-mile fun run option. 2:30 p.m. Registration and Opening Activities ...

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Safe Harbor’s Walk to End It

Libbie Mill-Midtown Libbie Lake E St, Richmond, VA

Safe Harbor operates the only comprehensive residential program in Central Virginia for adults who have experienced human trafficking. Sign up today and support their work. Register today as a team ...

Free

Robious Landing Triathlon

Robious Landing Park 3800 James River Road, Midlothian, VA

The Robious Landing Triathlon is staged at the beautiful Robious Landing Park on October 1st. Choose duathlon (run-bike-run) or aquabike (swim-bike) options. This event features youth and adult races which ...

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Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Join experienced tour guides to explore the diversity of one of city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Visit murals, revitalized buildings, and historic homes and learn the neighborhood’s rich history. Trace its ...

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2023 Fall Family 5K Trail Race and Kids 1-Miler Fun Run

Camp T. Brady Saunders 1699 Maidens Rd, Goochland

With fun glow-in-the-dark t-shirts, bracelets, and more, you’ll light up camp like never before. Forget about those boring award ceremonies, enjoy a giant campfire program with S’mores. Participants may also ...

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Superhero 5K and Family Festival

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

Chesterfield CASA welcomes all families and friends to come run or walk in support of children who face neglect, abuse, and abandonment. Proceeds from registration, donation and sponsorship dollars will ...

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Blue Sky Fund’s Hike for Kids

Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA

Hike For Kids is our signature fundraising event benefiting youth in the City of Richmond. It brings together hikers to hit the trails of the James River Park System, hiking ...

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Regency Mile

Regency 1420 North Parham Road, Richmond

The Regency Mile (and 5 and under 400m Express Run) is the largest timed youth road race in Richmond with both in-person and virtual race options. Also a fun, family ...

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Breakthrough Trail 5K

Hart Farm 6915 Duncan Rd, Petersburg, Virginia

The race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting and finishing at the Hart Farm. The race course will guide participants through the Civil War Breakthrough Battlefield ...

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Walk on the Wild Side

Belle Isle State Park 1632 Belle Isle Rd, Lancaster, VA, United States

Each month, park volunteers and members of the Northern Neck Master Naturalists will share a variety of natural history topics, point out aspects of the park's many habitats (ideal for ...

Free

Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon

Brown's Island 7th and Tredegar Streets, Richmond, VA

Run through scenic and historic sections of Richmond, including along and across the beautiful James River. The event known as America's Friendliest Marathon also features the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon ...

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Girls on the Run 5K

Bryan Park 4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond

This celebratory event gives program participants and community members of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment and feeling of community. Walk, roll, skip, move, dance, or run your way ...

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Ranger Led Hike at Powhatan State Park

Powhatan State Park 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd, Powhatan

Explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people. Each month hike a different trail in the park and learn about local history and wildlife. Be sure to ...

Free

Walk on the Wild Side at Belle Isle State Park

Belle Isle State Park 1632 Belle Isle Rd, Lancaster, VA, United States

Each month, park volunteers and members of the Northern Neck Master Naturalists will share a variety of natural history topics, point out aspects of the park's many habitats (ideal for ...

Free

West Creek Duathlon & 5k

West Creek Parkway 12575 W Creek Pkwy, Richmond

Adult/junior non-draft and draft-legal duathlons, a youth duathlon, and a 5k for all ages. All races are held on a simple multi-loop course that is closed to vehicular traffic. This ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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
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