Explore All of Our Events
Join us in building a more active, connected, and healthy community by taking part in one of our signature events.
May 15-17, 2026
Dominion Energy Riverrock
From tunes to trail running, bikes to bouldering, SUPs to pups, fishing, craft brews, paddling on the James, and more…it’s all happening right here in Richmond!
June 4, 2026
Markel Corporate Run
The Markel Corporate Run is the perfect opportunity to engage your team members by getting together to run or walk (we have a lot of walkers) a 5k and finish with RVA’s biggest networking event and office party.
Jun 13-Sep 12, 2026
Great American 5000
Run or walk 5,000 kilometers from San Francisco to New York with a team of up to 12 or 24 people!
August 1, 2026
Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival
Feel the adrenaline as teams of 20 synchronized paddlers, guided by a drummer and steersperson, race 500 meters in majestic 40-foot dragon boats!
August 29, 2026
Ashland Half Marathon & 5k
Escape to small-town Virginia at the Ashland Half & 5k!
September 12, 2026
Run Richmond 16.19
This unique race course of 16.
November 14, 2026
Richmond Marathon, Half & 8k
Come run in the capital of Virginia and see for yourself why Richmond is the official home of America’s Friendliest Marathon!
December 12, 2026
CarMax Tacky Light Run
Discover millions of holiday lights on foot and soak in the very best of RVA’s tacky light scene!
March 6, 2027
Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5k
Richmond is gorgeous and this event shows it off like never before!
April 17, 2027
Atlantic Union Bank 10K Mini
Race day isn’t just for you.
April 17, 2027
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k
The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger is RVA’s favorite spring tradition!
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