New Year's races in Virginia 2026–27
- Thu, Dec 31New Year 5K and 10KMidlothian5K10K
- Thu, Dec 31New Year's Eve Glow Run 5KHarrisonburg5K
- Thu, Dec 31Running Out of Time 5K & 12KFairfax5K
- Thu, Dec 31Running Out of Time 5K & 12KFairfax Station5K
- Thu, Dec 31New Year 5K & 10K at Midlothian, VA (53)Midlothian5K10K
- Thu, Dec 31NYE Glow RunHarrisonburg5K
- Fri, Jan 1New Day New Year 5kAshburn5K10K
- Fri, Jan 1New Year's Day 5KFree Union5K
- Fri, Jan 1Predictions and Resolutions 5KArlington5K
- Fri, Jan 1RedeyePrince William Forest ParkUltra
- Fri, Jan 1Test Prod Finance 1Richmond5K
- Fri, Jan 112th Annual Resolution 5K and 1-Mile RunVirginia Beach5K Very competitive
- Fri, Jan 1Charlottesville Track Club 2027 New Year's Day 5K - Friday, Jan 1st 10 a.m startFree Union5K Very competitive
- Fri, Jan 1New Day * New Year 5k & HNY Fun Run (In person & Virtual)Ashburn5K Very competitive
- Fri, Jan 1=PR= Races: New Year's Day 5K & 1KReston5K Local
- Fri, Jan 1PTC New Year's Day 2027 5KYorktown5K Competitive
- Fri, Jan 1New Year's Day 5k, 10k, & 1MFredericksburg5K10K Local
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Common questions
When are new year's races in Virginia in 2026?
New Year's Day is Friday, January 1, 2027. 11 of the 17 new year's races we list in Virginia are that day; the rest fall on the days around it.
How long is a New Year's race?
Most are 5Ks: 94% of the new year's races in Virginia have one. 4 offer a 10K and 1 offer a Ultra. Many add a kids' run or a 1-mile walk.
Which New Year's race in Virginia has the fastest field?
By past results, Charlottesville Track Club 2027 New Year's Day 5K - Friday, Jan 1st 10 a.m start in Free Union, then 12th Annual Resolution 5K and 1-Mile Run. Field strength compares the front of each race's field with every other race at that distance.
Where would I place in a New Year's race?
Open any race with past results and enter your time: raceIQ compares you with that race's past finishers in your age group. With a free account it ranks every race near you by where you'd likely finish.