9 walking events in Charlottesville, Virginia

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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].

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!

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.

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!!