7 events in Charlottesville, Virginia

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Zeta Tau Alpha Run for Life 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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  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...

  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.

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  Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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• UVA School of Medicine 5K Benefiting Camp Holiday Trails [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  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...

  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.

  5k Run Trail Walk

  180 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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• 13th Annual bow-WOW-walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 09, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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  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...

  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!!

  2.5k 5k Run Trail Walk

  Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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• Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k [charlottesvilleturkeytrot.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Come join us for the 2026 Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26th at 9:00 am. The race starts and finishes next to Albemarle High School and features a...

  Come join us for the 2026 Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26th at 9:00 am. The race starts and finishes next to Albemarle High School and features a neighborhood course with flat stretches and gentle rolling hills, totaling 133 feet of elevation gain. Ample parking will be available at Albemarle High School, Journey Middle School, and Greer Elementary.

  The race proudly supports two local beneficiaries: the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, both of which provide critical food resources to individuals and families in need. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves Central Virginia and is an affiliate of the national organization Feeding America. Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, located directly on the race route, is the largest distributor of food from the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in the Charlottesville area and provides free groceries to families and individuals up to two times per month, with nearly one-third of households visiting twice monthly.

  Race registration is $35 beginning Sept. 1. Registration includes a soft technical race t-shirt that’s comfortable for running or everyday wear while supplies last. Sign up by October 26 to guarantee a race shirt.

  Participants may register as individual runners or form a team with coworkers, family, neighbors, or sports teammates. Teams compete for the four fastest cumulative times and year-long bragging rights.

  We extend our thanks to Blue Ridge Timing for providing chip timing for the course and Connect Church for hosting packet pickup.

  No race refunds or deferrals.

  No dogs on the race course.

  Strollers are permitted only in the last wave—no exceptions. If stroller participants do not start in the final wave, this option will not be offered in future races.

  Local Albemarle EMT medical services will be on site. We are grateful for their volunteer support and for all who help ensure a safe and enjoyable race experience.

  Finally, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, partners, and volunteers for their dedication and care in bringing the community together through the Charlottesville Turkey Trot. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

  PACKET PICKUP:

  Tuesday, Nov. 24 (3-6pm) at Connect Church, 2080 Lambs Rd, (across from Albemarle High School).

  Wednesday, Nov. 25 (1-5pm) at Connect Church, 2080 Lambs Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

  RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP Avoid race morning lines by picking up your packet on Tuesday (3-6pm) or Wednesday (1-5pm) at Connect Church. If you need to pick up your race packet on race morning it will be open from 7:45am-8:30am at the race venue at Albemarle High School's main track entrance.

  LATE REGISTRATION: Wed., Nov 25, 6pm thru Thurs., Nov. 26th 8:30am. Late registration price increases to $48. We recommend registering online before arriving at Packet Pickup to make your check-in faster.

  VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE

  Run your Turkey Trot 5k anywhere between 11/26/2025-11/29/2025 until 5:00pm. Sign up by Oct 26 to guarantee a t-shirt in your size.

  Race Updates: Like our Facebook page at CvilleTurkeyTrot and stay tuned to your race emails for any updates, changes or additional packet pickup instructions.

  3.1 Miles 5k Run Virtual

  Charlottesville, Virginia, 22901, United States
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