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Upcoming Family-Friendly Running Events!

August 10, 2026
School aged kids running with race bib numbers attached to their clothes.
The perfect pastime for your ACTIVE child! These fitness events have something for the whole family.
Find out where the upcoming races will take place that welcome the younger kids for shorter races including “Walks & Fun Runs”! Did we overlook your favorite race? Add events to this list here!

Featured Events

Upcoming Family – Friendly Running Events in Hampton Roads

Previous Events

07 Sep
Super Girl 5K (Virginia Beach)
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Super Girl 5K (Virginia Beach)

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05 Sep
2026 H.O.P.E. 5K Run/Walk (Virginia Beach)
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

2026 H.O.P.E. 5K Run/Walk (Virginia Beach)

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05 Sep
Super Girl Surf Festival (Virginia Beach)
All day

Super Girl Surf Festival (Virginia Beach)

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29 Aug
CHKD RunWalk for the Kids (Norfolk)
7:00 am - 10:00 am

CHKD RunWalk for the Kids (Norfolk)

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23 Aug
Tidewater Striders Community Run at Owl Creek Landing Trail (Virginia Beach)
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Tidewater Striders Community Run at Owl Creek Landing Trail (Virginia Beach)

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21 Aug
Military: Run with the Chiefs 5K at NAVSTA Norfolk (Norfolk)
8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Military: Run with the Chiefs 5K at NAVSTA Norfolk (Norfolk)

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15 Aug
Beans Way 5K Fun Walk/Run (Virginia Beach)
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Beans Way 5K Fun Walk/Run (Virginia Beach)

$40
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08 Aug
Outdoor Strider Mile (Chesapeake)
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Outdoor Strider Mile (Chesapeake)

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01 Aug
Teeuwen Memorial Time Trial at Deep Creek Park (Chesapeake)
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Teeuwen Memorial Time Trial at Deep Creek Park (Chesapeake)

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01 Aug
Coast Guard Cutter 10K, 5K, and 15K Combo at Portsmouth Pavilion (Portsmouth)
7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Coast Guard Cutter 10K, 5K, and 15K Combo at Portsmouth Pavilion (Portsmouth)

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28 Jul
Scholarship 5k and Kid’s Mile (Virginia Beach)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Scholarship 5k and Kid’s Mile (Virginia Beach)

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04 Jul
YMCA 42nd Annual Independence Day 1/4 Mile Tot Trot at Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA (Virginia Beach)
9:00 am - 9:30 am

YMCA 42nd Annual Independence Day 1/4 Mile Tot Trot at Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA (Virginia Beach)

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04 Jul
YMCA 42nd Annual Independence Day 5K Runner/Walker at Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA (Virginia Beach)
7:30 am - 9:00 am

YMCA 42nd Annual Independence Day 5K Runner/Walker at Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA (Virginia Beach)

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04 Jul
Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run/Walk/Ruck and 5K Run/Walk (Yorktown)
7:00 am - 10:30 am

Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run/Walk/Ruck and 5K Run/Walk (Yorktown)

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19 Jun
Coastal Edge Shoot the Pier Weekend (Virginia Beach)
All day

Coastal Edge Shoot the Pier Weekend (Virginia Beach)

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15 Jun
MILITARY: Army Birthday 5K Fun Run (Newport News)
6:30 am - 11:00 am

MILITARY: Army Birthday 5K Fun Run (Newport News)

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23 May
Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic (Virginia Beach)
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic (Virginia Beach)

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Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Fun Run and Running
Categories: BIG LISTS, Chesapeake, Events, Hampton, Information, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Yorktown

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