Fairfax, Virginia (United States of America) - "Strut Your Mutt 5k". Join us on September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time) at 12000 Government Center Pkwy for Pender's First Annual Angel Fund 5K! This fun community event supports the Angel Fund at Pender Veterinary Centre, which helps pet owners in Northern Virginia cover unexpected veterinary costs when finances are tight. For over 50 years, Pender Veterinary Centre has been proud to care for pets and their families, and this 5K is all about bringing everyone together to celebrate that bond. Whether you're a pet lover, part of a family, or a local business, come out and help us make this a new annual tradition that gives back to those who need it most. https://go.evvnt.com/3755781-0?pid=6562

Tysons, Virginia (United States of America) - "Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run". Join Food for Others as we race against hunger at our annual 5K & Fun Run! Run with us on at 8 AM Saturday, September 26th at the Tysons Corner Center! Afterwards, join us on the PenFed Plaza at our race hub to meet our community members and sponsors! Your race registration supports Food for Others, a food bank and pantry in Fairfax County who serves as one of the largest providers of free groceries in Northern Virginia. https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Tysons/Tysons5K

Salem, Virginia (United States of America) - "LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K, and Kids Fun Run". The City of Salem, known as "Virginia's Championship City", has hosted numerous NCAA National Championships as well as many other national and international sports tournaments. In 2016, we decided to branch out and bring that "Championship" mentality to running! The races start and finish at the Salem Farmers Market in downtown Salem, VA and take you on a scenic tour of Salem through neighborhoods, Roanoke College, and the downtown business district. We have partnered with Blue Ridge Racing, the area's leading road race management organization to produce these events. In addition to managing the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, Virginia's Blue Ridge 8K, and the G&H Contracting Kids Run, Blue Ridge Racing handles the race management for the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon and other regional events. As an added bonus to running the Lewis Gale Salem Half Marathon, you will have the opportunity to earn the Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown medal if you als o complete the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Full or Half Marathon (in April) and the Star City Half Marathon (in November) within the same year. Is three half marathons too much for you? Run the Blue Ridge Star-K (or Relay), Salem 8K, and Star City 10K to earn the Triple Crown Sprint Series medal. This exciting race series rewards runners in the valley with some serious race medal bling and bragging rights! www.salemhalfmarathon.com

Fredericksburg, Virginia (United States of America) - "Plaid to the Bone 10K". Get ready to channel your inner lumberjack or lumberjill at the Plaid to the Bone 10K - the coziest, crunchiest, most flannel-filled race of the fall! Race day is October 11th when the leaves are turning and the apple cider's flowing! This lumberjack-themed run will have you trading your usual race tee for your finest plaid shirt. Whether you're rocking suspenders, beanies, or just a solid beard, we want to see your best forest fashion as you race with us through an autumn-filled course. This year, we're tying our tartans to real history: Clan Hunter joins us in honor of James Hunter, the Falmouth ironmaster whose Rappahannock Forge helped arm the Continental Army. The day before, get a taste of that history at Revolution on the Rappahannock, a living history event at Pratt Park with battle reenactments, blacksmithing, and live fife & drum. Trade your musket for running shoes and keep the spirit going on race morning! And the best part? After you cross the finish line, you'll be rewarded with the ultimate fall feast — fresh apple cider, coffee, and delicious donuts, served up with a side of hearty high-fives and your finisher's medal! Sharpen your axes (or your wit), lace up your boots (er, running shoes), and join us for a race that's Plaid to the Bone! Costumes encouraged, flannel or tartan required, and fun guaranteed. Not ready to call it a day once you've earned your medal? Round out the weekend with self-guided Heritage Tours of the Falmouth Historic Cemetery and Union Church - the final resting place of James Hunter himself. https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Fredericksburg/PlaidToTheBone10K

Fredericksburg, Virginia (United States of America) - "Fredericksburg Blue and Gray Half Marathon". Don't miss out on the 26th anniversary of this December tradition. Race along the banks of the beautiful Rappahannock River and through historic Fredericksburg on your way to completing one of the most memorable half marathons Virginia has to offer. https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Fredericksburg/BlueandGrayHalfMarathon?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt