26 running, swimming, triathlon, and other events in Midlothian, Virginia

The RRRC Sweetheart 8K is an annual Richmond Road Runners Club event that for 2026 offers two options for Valentine’s Day running or walking.

New for 2026:

We are excited to announce that this year’s Sweetheart 8K has been selected as the RRCA National Championship for “Other Distance.”

The Sweetheart 8K will be an in-person race on Sunday, February 15, featuring a scenic 8K (5 mile) course through The Grove and Walton Park communities, historic Midlothian Coal Mine Park, and the surrounding roads and trails. The race starts and finishes at the Urban Farmhouse in The Millworks in Midlothian.

The Virtual Sweetheart 8K will allow you to run when, where, and with whom you please from Friday, Feb. 14 to Monday, Feb. 17. You may post your results between Friday, Feb. 13 and Monday, Feb. 16.

Both events are RRRC Grand Prix (GP) events for 2026. RRRC GP participants receive a race point for posting a time for either event. RRRC GP participants in the in-person race will receive place points based on overall and/or age-group finish times.

This year will also include a raffle for all registered participants and a Team Costume Contest, so bring your best Valentine’s Day spirit!

Important Deadlines:

There is a hard deadline of February 1st to guarantee Sweetheart 8K shirts and buffs for 2026. Please register before this date if you want race swag included.

Packet Pick-Up:

Packet pick-up will take place at Lucky Road Running Store – Willow Lawn on Saturday February 14th. More details will be emailed to participants as race weekend approaches.

NOTE: Details provided below about packet pick-up and race day activities are tentative and subject to change. Registered participants will receive updated information a few days before the race.

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Meet at Headstock next to the Loch Lothian.

Google Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fSDkNzzbtwPmGbAL9

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5920255525

The course is an out and back. (1.56M)

The 5K does the course two times.

The 10K does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

2:00 hours.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Start your Friday with movement, purpose, and meaningful connection. Join a group of men for a relaxed 3-mile social run, followed by coffee and a guided conversation led by Paul Conley. Together, we’ll explore a simple but powerful question: What are you running toward in your life and health?

This event is designed as a strong close to the work week - an opportunity to move your body, reset your mindset, and connect with other men who value growth, consistency, and community. Whether you are working toward a specific goal or simply showing up for yourself, you will leave feeling clearer, more grounded, and more focused heading into the weekend.

The Richmond Road Runners Club presents this no-frills 3-mile race that captures trail and cross-country running in its purest form. In 2026, the event returns to the trails of Robious Landing Park in Midlothian, with both in-person and virtual participation options available.

The Robious Landing 3 Miler (formerly the Huguenot 3 Miler) will be held in person on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Robious Landing Park.

The Virtual Robious Landing 3 Miler allows participants to run on their own schedule, location, and with whomever they choose between Saturday, March 6, and Monday, March 9, 2026. Registered runners will receive instructions in advance on how to submit their finish time.

Both the in-person and virtual events are RRRC Grand Prix (GP) races for 2026

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Meet at Headstock next to the Loch Lothian.

Google Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fSDkNzzbtwPmGbAL9

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5920255525

The course is an out and back. (1.56M)

The 5K does the course two times.

The 10K does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

2:00 hours.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Meet at Headstock next to the Loch Lothian.

5K, & 10K Course

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5920255525

The course is an out and back.

The 5K does the course two times.

The 10K does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

2:00 hours.

Finisher Medals

All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume

It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.

At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.

The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

Series Points

This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

For more information go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

We are excited to GLOW with you (or alongside you wherever you are!) on April 11! We will be having a race event in Richmond, Va and a virtual option for all who would like to join across the United States! GLOW is a fundraising event that patients and families with Galactosemia look forward to every year! We try to inspire hope and connection between families and individuals. Please come join us and learn more about Galactosemia!

We cannot accommodate international shipping at this time. We wish we could!

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Clover Hill Elementary, Swift Creek Elementary, and Woolridge Elementary have joined forces again to have the Reservoir Color Run on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This event includes a 1 Mile Run at 2:00 PM. This year, each participant will receive a t-shirt and medal with sign up if registered before April 6, 2026. After this date and until the race, you can still register, but you will not receive a t-shirt and we cannot guarantee a medal. There will be a limited number of registrations available this year. Register early! We hope you will be a part of it!

The purpose of this race is not only to bring together three neighboring school communities, but to also raise money for each school. This money will allow the schools to further enhance school enrichment with items such as new technology and equipment, health and wellness programs, staff conference sponsorships, and children’s engineering programs, which will benefit students and teachers alike.

RACE LOCATION: Chesterfield Career & Technical Center, 13900 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112

Please Note: This is a Color Run. Racers will run around the track and there will be color stations where racers can run through the color. The Color Powder is made from a blend of food grade cornstarch, FD&C and D&C dyes (food, drug and cosmetic dyes) and baking soda.

Per county rules, animals, with the exception of service animals, are not prohibited on the track and field.

Join us at Midlothian High School for the Midlo Hustle for Hunger, benefiting Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center! Lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement to help us fight hunger and empower lives in our community. This isn’t just a race—it’s a movement. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just out for a fun run, every step you take helps put food on the tables of families in need. The Hustle for Hunger is a rain or shine event!

Ready for a fast swim?

🔥Down River Rip🔥 Richmond’s Ultimate Currents Challenge!

Get ready to ride the river and feel your heart race at one of the most thrilling open-water events in the Richmond region! The Down River Rip is a fast-paced, downstream river swim that takes place on the James River, where swimmers harness the power of the current and push their limits across miles of scenic flowing water. 🌊💪

Start at Watkins Landing, where the excitement kicks off as athletes plunge into the moving water and let the river’s energy carry them. From there, it’s a straight shot with the current — no laps, no turns — just pure open-water momentum all the way to Robious Landing Park for an unforgettable in-water finish! 🏁🌅

You’ll experience the pure thrill of swimming with nature’s force at your back. The event draws swimmers from across the region and beyond, turning the river into a spectacular ribbon of athletic energy and community spirit. 🌍🏊‍♀️

And the best part? The vibe is as refreshing as the water itself; with celebration, cheers, and scenic river views waiting at the finish line. 🎉🌿

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Meet at Headstock next to the Loch Lothian.

5K, & 10K Course

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5920255525

The course is an out and back.

The 5K does the course two times.

The 10K does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

2:00 hours.

Finisher Medals

All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume

It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.

At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.

The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

Series Points

This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

For more information go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Meet at Headstock next to the Loch Lothian.

5K, & 10K Course

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5920255525

The course is an out and back.

The 5K does the course two times.

The 10K does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

2:00 hours.

Finisher Medals

All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume

It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.

The Best Costume Award is mailed out after the race.

Series Points

This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Meet at Headstock next to the Loch Lothian.

5K, & 10K Course

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5920255525

The course is an out and back.

The 5K does the course two times.

The 10K does the course four times.

Course Time Limit

2:00 hours.

Finisher Medals

All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume

It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.

At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.

The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

Series Points

This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

For more information go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

The VA Super Tri is a fun, unique spin on the traditional sprint triathlon. We took a sprint triathlon and broke it up into five mini triathlons (125m swim – 2.4mi bike – 1k run) which are completed back-to-back.

Youth Participants: Youth will have their own race and complete just two loops of the same course.

Relay Participants: Each relay team member will alternate running loops. One participant will complete a loop, then pass off to the next team member, who will complete the next loop. This pattern continues until all five loops are completed.

This is a great way for a new triathlete to get the experience of five triathlons in one with multiple transitions, and the experienced triathlete to challenge themselves with something new! Plus, the entire event is super spectator friendly with athletes never further than 1 mile away.