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7 running events in Stafford, Virginia

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

  • Polar Pals 5K, 1 Mile and 1/2 Mile [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 07, 2026 at 12:00 PM

    Description

    Polar Pals is a free event that is part of the Stafford Schools Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair. The Polar Pals Fun Run and 5K will include a 1/2 mile and a 1 mile for kids and 5K for kids...

    Polar Pals is a free event that is part of the Stafford Schools Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair. The Polar Pals Fun Run and 5K will include a 1/2 mile and a 1 mile for kids and 5K for kids and adults. The purpose of the race is to encourage a fun and healthy outdoor event during the chillier months, followed by an opportunity for hot chocolate, and indoor activities and resources offered by school division departments and community partners. Check-in opens at 11:00.

    An awards ceremony will be held in the gymnasium at 1:15pm for the top runners!

    1 Miles 5k Run

    Stafford, Virginia, 22554, United States
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  • Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Stafford, VA [healthykidsrunningseries.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM

    Description

    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...

    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 supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

    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):

    Kindergarten & 1st Grade

    2nd & 3rd Grade

    4th & 5th Grade

    6th to 8th Grade

    Challenger

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    Kids Run Wheelchair

    Stafford, Virginia, 22554, United States
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