24 running, walking, and cycling events in Charlottesville, Virginia

For the 38th winter, the Charlottesville Track Club is hosting, in person, their popular training program to help guide runners of all abilities to their personal 10 Miler goals.

Whether you're taking your first timid steps off the couch or going for a personal best, we've got you covered! The program kicks off on October 18th and will meet every Saturday morning at 8:00 next to the UVa track.

The group will be broken into 6 different program levels based on each person's individual current training regimen. First-time or out-of-shape folks are especially encouraged to join us for the 38th edition of this popular training program (over 9,000 have participated in this program over the years).

PROGRAM MISSION: The overall goal of the program is to guide each individual to a safe and successful race and to make exercise a permanent part of each participant's lifestyle!

COACH and SUPPORT TEAM: Mark Lorenzoni has served as the Coach since the program started in 1987 and Cathie B. has volunteered as the program assistant for 14 years. Virginia K. and Molly W. will continue to serve as our volunteer administrators. They will be assisted by a team of experienced “Captains”, who will help guide the participant athletes through the winter months.

START DATE:

Saturday, October 18th

8:00am

COST: The total cost of the five-month program is a $10 donation to the Charlottesville Track Club

10 Miler Tidbits

Phase 1 Programs

Phase 2 Programs

Charlottesville 10 Miler Website

Charlottesville Track Club

Sign up online and complete at least 26.2 miles in select non-profit races and you'll receive an official C-VILLE-athon technical running shirt if you submit your checklist.

Greetings, friends! We're excited you're looking to complete 26.2+ miles in support of our great area non-profits. Keep an eye out for periodic updates, and don't forget to sign up - free of charge, as always! Our tentative calendar of events is below.

2026 Calendar (dates/events subject to change)

January

1 – New Year’s Day 5K

10 – CATs Burke Creek Barn Burner 5K/15K

February

8 – Freeze Your Socks Off 5K (CANCELED)

21 – CATs Walnut Creek 5K & 10-Miler (postponed from February 7)

28 – Liberation and Freedom Days 8 Mile Run

March

7 – CATs Naked Creek Trail 10K/25K

14 – Haven 8K

14 – Run for Yeards 5K

14 – Scottsville Elementary Tiger Trot 5K (rescheduled from November 2025 weather delay)

28 – Charlottesville Ten Miler

April

4 – Strides in Solidarity 5K (UVA PHE)

5 – RAM (Remote Area Medical) at UVA 5K

12 – ZTA Run for Life 5K

25 – Crozet VFD Firehouse 5K

25 – UVA School of Medicine Camp Holiday Trails 5K

NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders) at UVA 5K

UVA Surgery Interest Group/Global Surgery Foundation 5K

May

2 – CHS Band on the Run 5K

2 – Batesville 10K

9 – CASPCA bow-WOW-walk 5K

9 – Hospice of the Piedmont 5K

CATs Mint Springs Trail 5K

Red Hill Elementary 5K

June

6 – 4 Our Freedom 5K

Bruce Barnes Mile

CATs OH!lly Trail 5K

July

4 – Kiwanis Independence Day 5K

CATs Boar’s Head Turn & Burn Trail Five-Miler

CTC All-Comers Summer Track Meet #1 (Mile/Two-Mile/5K)

CTC All-Comers Summer Track Meet #2 (Mile/Two-Mile/5K)

CTC All-Comers Summer Track Meet #3 (Mile/Two-Mile/5K)

CTC All-Comers Summer Track Meet #4 (Mile/Two-Mile/5K)

August

CATs Late Summer Meltdown 4-Miler

Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler

September

Bill Steers 5K

Cavalier Invitational (UVA Club Running)

Special Olympics Pepsi 10K

Splash 5K (formerly Splash for a Cure 5K)

October

Buzz by Belmont 5K

CCS All-Terrain 5K

Fight Cancer Halloween 5K (UVA Relay for Life)

Hope's Equine Legacy's "Hoofin' It for Horses" 5K

JackFest Parent/Child Relay

YMCA Halloween Hustle 10K

November

26 – Boar’s Head Turkey Trot

26 – Charlottesville Turkey Trot

Alpha Phi Thankful 5K

Fourth Year 5K

Haunted Heart 5K (UVA Cardiovascular Training Grant)

Kelly Watt Memorial Two-Miler

North Garden 5K

Scottsville Elementary Tiger Trot 5K

Shelter for Help in Emergency 5K

UVA MS Society Miles for MS 5K

Grab your family and friends and join us at Darden Towe Park for a Fun Run/Walk on February 8th at 10 AM! What a great way to enjoy our beautiful surroundings, support the Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville, AND get a pair of red and white striped socks to keep your tootsies warm and look stylish long after the run is over! If you'd like to participate, but just can't make it out to Darden Towe, join in VIRTUALLY! Still support RMH and run/walk anywhere you'd like on Feb 8th (even if it is indoors, we won't tell ;))!

After the race, join us at Random Row Brewing (608 Preston Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22903) and warm up over beer and pizza. Random Row will "Pour it Forward" and donate $2 from every draft beer and pizza sold during the event.

The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center and Prolyfyck Run Crew are partnering to present the annual Liberation + Freedom Day Run/Walk. We are raising funds to support organizations with Black leadership that support the community directly. The near 8 mile run and 4 mile walk allows you to engage with some of the City’s important sites of African American history, while passing some of the African American businesses along the way.

About Liberation and Freedom Day:

Liberation and Freedom Day is a municipal holiday in Charlottesville celebrated on March 3, to commemorate the day in 1865 when Union Major General Phillip Sheridan and his troops arrived in Charlottesville - liberating over 14,000 enslaved people.

About Jefferson School African American Heritage Center:

Located in the Jefferson School City Center, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s mission is to honor and preserve the rich heritage and legacy of the African-American community of Charlottesville-Albemarle, Virginia and to promote a greater appreciation for, and understanding of, the contributions of African Americans and peoples of the Diaspora locally, nationally and globally. The Center features a permanent historical exhibit, a rotating contemporary art gallery, and a robust calendar of events, all of which combine to highlight Charlottesville’s African American history and culture of the African diaspora.

About Prolyfyck:

Prolyfyck is more than a running community. To be Prolyfyck is a way of life, it's a culture. Prolyfyck’s main purpose is to work for the empowerment of those who support it, especially the historically marginalized Black and Brown communities. Our goal is to continue shedding light on the impact of racism, both past and present, rejecting those who would suppress or co-opt the talent of Black and Brown people, claiming ownership over their creativity. Instead, we encourage all to look deep within themselves to find their gifts and tap into their passions, working together with a spirit of unity and love to create a world where everyone can be Prolyfyck!

Packet Pickup:

Pick up your bib and swag bag on Friday, February 27th at The Jefferson School Heritage Center from 4-6 pm. Bibs will also be available Sat, February 28th before the start of the run/walk. We will be located outside of the JSAAHC Museum shop and Cafe.

Join us on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 (8:00am start) for the 16th year of The Haven's Run for Home 8K RUN / 4K WALK!

Both the run and walk begin on the Downtown Mall, wind through historic downtown Charlottesville, and finish at the Ting Pavilion. Afterwards, all participants are encouraged to enjoy our legendary post-race breakfast at The Haven!🍳🥯☕

Virtual 8K run and 4K walk options are available where you can run your race remotely anytime on March 14th or 15th. While virtual participants are not eligible for prizes, we are so glad you are opting to participate and support our community!

At packet pick-up, you’ll receive all of your race materials, including bib and this year's "swag" item: a Haven beanie! Virtual participants do not need to pick up a race packet, but please feel free to come by to pick up your Haven hat!

SPONSORSHIP: Sponsors make this event possible! Interested in sponsoring this year's race? Reach out to [email protected].

The Charlottesville Ten Miler is Central Virginia's premiere foot race, offering a scenic and challenging route through the heart of this historic city. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to tackle your first long-distance race, this event is the perfect way to experience the beauty and spirit of Charlottesville.

Established in 1976, the Charlottesville Ten Miler is the area's oldest and most prestigious footrace. Widely considered to be the "most scenic urban course" in the state, this rolling tour of Charlottesville brings runners through Jefferson's beautiful University of Virginia "grounds," up Rugby Road, down Preston Avenue, up the historic Downtown Mall, around Court Square, and through the gorgeous Park Street neighborhoods, up Main Street and by the famous UVA "Corner." The Charlottesville Ten Miler is an official Charlottesville Track Club race.

The Charlottesville Ten Miler is a non-profit race benefitting local charities in the Charlottesville/Albemarle community. This year's race beneficiaries are:

Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries

Charlottesville Ballet

Charlottesville Community Bikes

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc.

Miller School of Albemarle- Sponsoring Runner /Bike Parking Lot

Soldiers of Hope

Wartime Fitness Warriors

Join Partners in Health Engage at UVA to raise money for Tuberculosis in Sierra Leone! Tuberculosis is a curable disease, yet every year millions of people die worldwide because they do not have access to treatment. In particular, Sierra Leone has been subject to a history of exploitation, leading to poor health outcomes to this day. Our club has pledged to raise $4500 this year to support PIH's tuberculosis programs in Sierra Leone. This will assist Partners in Health in supplying treatment courses for TB, chest x-rays for diagnosis, nutritional support for patients, among other things. If you are on board, come run (or jog, wog, or walk!) with us on 4/4 at 9 AM. We have tons of prizes for top finishers and raffle winners from local businesses, so we hope you will join us for a morning of fun fighting TB!

ALL proceeds from this race will go to Partners in Health.

Race info:

Race is starting at Newcomb Hall. Please arrive by 8:30 to ensure adequate time for check-in of all runners. Prizes from local Charlottesville business sponsors will be available for age groups: 18-25, 26-40, >40, and include gift cards to breweries, yoga, shopping, food and more!

Remote Area Medical (RAM) at UVA is excited to announce the fourth annual RAM @ UVA 5K on Sunday, March 30, 2025!

RAM is a nonprofit organization that provides free healthcare to those in need through mobile clinics offering medical, dental, and vision services to underserved and uninsured individuals. Since it was founded in 1985, RAM’s Corps consists of more than 212,000 volunteers. Licensed dental, vision, and medical professionals at these clinics have treated more than 940,000 individuals, delivering more than $200 million worth of free care. More information about the organization can be found on their website, at https://www.ramusa.org/.

As a chapter of the organization, our goal is to promote that mission and host a biennial free clinic in Fishersville, VA. This is a big dream, and we will need your help! We successfully hosted our inaugural clinic in November 2022, the first to be organized entirely by a collegiate chapter, where we provided over 500 patients with $250,000 in medical care. Our second clinic in April 2024 achieved similar success, serving over 400 patients over one weekend and providing the equivalent of $225,000 in free healthcare. The cost of hosting our own clinic is approximately $25,000, and we continue to work actively in our community to raise these funds. Whether you decide to participate in person or virtually, all proceeds from the race will go towards funding for our next clinic to help bring the mission of RAM closer to the Charlottesville community!

All in-person participants will have their timing results available online after the race and will receive refreshments and a T-shirt (first 60 sign-ups) on race day while supplies last. The top three finishers will also receive a prize donated by local Charlottesville businesses. Bib and T-shirt pickup will begin at 12:30 pm on race day. Participants must start the 5K by 1:15 PM and finish no later than 2:30 PM.

Price to register will increase after March 2, 2025 so make sure to sign up as soon as you can!

See you on race day!

Sponsored by the UVA Alumni Association’s Student Engagement Fund

Zeta Tau Alpha’s chapter at the University of Virginia has hosted our annual Run for Life 5K in Charlottesville, Virginia every year for the past 28 years. Our race benefits the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation to fund scholarships, educational programming, leadership development and our fight against breast cancer, which includes our partnerships with Bright Pink, the NFL, the American Cancer Society, and locally with the UVA Breast Care Center. In years past, we have attracted approximately 1000 participants and raised nearly $30,000 for breast cancer each year. This race means so much to our chapter members, UVA, and the Charlottesville community.

Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the United States. In order to continue to raise awareness for the significance of this disease, inspire hope for a cure, and maintain our education efforts, we will be hosting this year's race at Madison Bowl (adjacent to UVA Grounds, located between Rugby Rd and Madison Ln) on April 12th.

If you're not able to make it in person we invite you to run the race in your hometown. Simply upload your times on this website and you will be ranked on the leaderboard.

On Saturday, April 25th at 9AM the University of Virginia School of Medicine will host the 43rd Annual 5K Benefiting Camp Holiday Trails. We are excited to welcome runners/walkers to participate in this race around UVA Grounds and raise funds for Camp Holiday Trails. All registrants will receive a T-shirt (if registered before April 22nd), a raffle ticket, and refreshments at our finish line celebration!

About Camp Holiday Trails:

A Camp for Children and Teens with Medical Needs

Since 1974, Camp Holiday Trails (CHT) has been a place of empowerment, growth, and joy for children and teens with medical needs across the Mid-Atlantic. Located in Charlottesville, VA, our camp welcomes kids with qualifying diagnoses ages 6-17, along with their siblings, to experience life-changing moments in an inclusive, supportive environment.

We offer diagnosis-specific sessions, mixed-diagnosis sessions, overnight and day camp options, and year-round programming to meet the unique needs of our campers and families. Whether conquering our challenge course, adding milestones to the “Book of Firsts,” or making wishes during the Wishboat Ceremony, campers grow, thrive, and create lasting memories.

Our mission is to provide transformative experiences that help campers manage their diagnoses, build friendships, and grow as individuals. Traditional camp activities and skill-building are woven into every moment. Our horseback riding program, for instance, uses adaptive equipment when needed to ensure all campers can participate in this beloved activity.

To prioritize health and safety, we provide 24/7 medical care during Camp with dedicated staff ready to support every camper's unique needs.

As a nonprofit, we are committed to accessibility. The true cost of a transformative week at Camp is $2,000 per camper, but thanks to generous donors, we’re proud to offer a nonrefundable camper fee of just $100. This ensures every eligible family can benefit from this incredible experience.

Register for Summer Camp, apply to be a Cabin Counselor, or learn more about volunteering on our Med Team by visiting campholidaytrails.org.

Come join us for the 2026 Charlottesville Summer Trail Running Series! This is a fun, relaxed, low-cost summer trail running series with 4 trail races from 5K to 5-miles in distance, all in the Charlottesville/Crozet area. In addition to individual race prizes, there will be overall and top age group finisher prizes for the series, based upon cumulative time from all 4 races.

Runners who complete all 4 races in the series will receive a Summer Series Finisher technical running shirt at the last race, and runners completing 3 out of 4 races will receive a cotton finishers shirt. Runners must register for the series in advance to be eligible for the Series Finisher Shirt. Additionally, all runners will receive a t-shirt for the first race. There will also be age group awards for both men and women in the top three in the following age groups for each race as well as for the entire series: Kids 12-U, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. The series races sell out every year and we continue to expect high demand this year, so register now!

Sorry, no dogs in any of the races

No refunds after May 1st

Races and Dates:

• Mint Springs Trail 5k++ - Saturday May 9rd, 8:00am, Mint Springs Valley Park, Crozet

• O-Hilly Trail 5k - Tuesday June 9th, 7:00pm, O-Hill, Charlottesville

• Boar's Head Turn and Burn (5 miles) - Saturday July 11th, 7:30am, Boar's Head Resort, Charlottesville

• Late Summer Meltdown 4-Miler - Tuesday August 11th, 7:00pm, Pen Park, Charlottesville

The cost for the entire 4-race series is just $75, or $65 for paid CATs members. Kids 12 and under are $35. You will receive a series finisher shirt, a t-shirt for the Mint Springs Trail 5k, the Summer Series BBQ/Cookout at the last race, as well as other finisher awards and top finisher awards throughout the series! For the CATS member discount, go to https://runsignup.com/Club/VA/Charlottesville/CharlottesvilleAreaTrailRunners to see if you're a current paid CATS member - if so, login using your Runsignup login information and your discount will be applied automatically at checkout. If you're not a member, we would love to have you signup to support the club!

Register now and guarantee your entry into the series!!

The bow-WOW-walk is where Charlottesville comes together to strut their mutts, celebrate community, and spend a joy-filled morning outdoors with the people (and pups) you love. It’s a family-friendly, dog-forward celebration of movement, wellness, and care. Complete with optional competitive 5k trail run, Kids Dash for racers under 8 years old, vendors, face paint, food trucks, dog contests, raffles and more!

The annual bow-WOW-walk is critical to funding the lifesaving mission of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Thank YOU for making a difference in the lives of animals in your community and beyond!

This event is rain or shine!!

Four Weekends of Explorer Camp in 2026!

Cutaway Bike Camp is excited to again offer our Explorer Camp - catering to our littlest riders focusing on fun, exploration, and friendship. Hosted at Charlottesville's beginner-friendly Triangle Trails, campers will learn basic trail navigation, bike skills, and will explore the park over four weekly sessions. The Cutaway Explorer Camp is open to girls and boys ages 5 to 7

The Camp will take place from 9:00am to 11:30am on the following dates:

• Saturday, June 6

• Saturday, June 13

• Saturday, June 20

• Saturday, June 27

To participate, riders should have a trail-capable bike with a minimum wheel size of 20" and hand brakes (no strider bikes or training wheels). Riders should feel comfortable riding on their own and have an interest in trying trail riding. Activities will include games, creek and trail exploration, beginner bike skill instructions, bike decorating, and an introduction to riding trail obstacles.

Drop-off and pick-up will take place in the Brooks Family YMCA parking lot.

Trail-capable loaner bikes are available! If needed, please reach out to Andy Guptill ([email protected]) for more details

Youth Weekend Day Camps

Girls

• Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14

Boys

• Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21

• Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28

Taking place on Miller School of Albemarle's scenic 1100 acre campus which boasts over 18 miles of student-built trails, riders will be able to develop their cycling skills in a fun, supportive environment with some of the area's top mountain bikers. The Youth Weekend Camp is geared towards beginner to lower-intermediate level riders and attendees will spend two days building their confidence on a bicycle while enjoying time with their peers. Specialized games and skills sessions will be led by experienced coaches, and all riders will have the opportunity to apply their new-found skills on some of Albemarle County's best trails. The camp is open to girls and boys ages 7 to 12 who are interested in cycling and looking to learn more about the sport while having a great time on their bikes.

The individual weekends are dedicated to boys or girls.

Drop Off: 8:30-9:00 AM

Pick Up: 3:00-3:30 PM

What do you need:

• Mountain bike (fat, knobby tires) with gears, hand brakes, and 20" wheels or larger (24"+ recommended) in excellent working condition

• Helmet

• Sunglasses and cycling gloves (recommended)

• Lunch

What is included:

• Skills lessons from experienced local coaches and area professionals

• Ride food, snacks, and drinks

• Use of Miller School of Albemarle's campus with varying terrain and miles of cycling trails

• Great times with your peers!

Youth Travel Day Camps

Girls and Boys

• Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26

• Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24

For youth riders between the ages of 8 and 14 who have already attended the Youth Devo Weekend Camps and are ready for the next step, as well as young, experienced riders who aren’t sure if they're ready for the overnight Mountain Bike Camps. This Youth Weekday Camp is intended for intermediate level riders who are ready to spend more time riding and applying their mountain bike skills to more technical trails. Not sure you are ready for this camp? We suggest attending the Youth Weekend Camp to brush up on your skills and see how you feel.

Over the course of the week, campers will have the opportunity to experience more of the amazing trails in the Charlottesville area. These will include, but are not limited to:

• Advanced trails and skills-park features at Miller School of Albemarle

• Horseshoe Farm

• Walnut Creek

• Mint Springs

After drop-off at Miller School of Albemarle each morning, instructors will lead a unique mountain bike skills drill, and then the trail riding begins! Depending on the day, this will either involve diving into the Miller School’s expansive network of campus trails and skills parks, or loading bikes into a dedicated cycling trailers and driving Miller School’s buses to an area trailhead. After lunch each day, there will be more time for riding and the option to jump in the Miller School pool or lake before pick-up. There is a certified Athletic Trainer and Life Guard in attendance for every ride and water-based activity.

Drop Off: 8:30-9:00 AM

Pick Up: 3:00-3:30 PM

What do you need:

• Mountain bike (fat, knobby tires) with gears, hand brakes, and 24" wheels or larger in excellent working condition

• Helmet

• Sunglasses and cycling gloves (recommended)

• Lunch

What is included:

• Expert instruction from experienced local coaches and area professionals

• 5 days of awesome riding

• Ride food, snacks, and drinks

• Use of Miller School of Albemarle's campus with varying terrain and miles of cycling trails

• Transportation from Miller School to local trail networks and back to Miller School

Getting There:

The Miller School of Albemarle is located just 15 minutes west of Charlottesville, VA at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

1000 Samuel Miller Loop

Charlottesville, VA 22903

We will be sending out an Information Packet with more details to all registered participants two weeks before each camp begins. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. [email protected]