6 walking events in York County, Virginia

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

• The Cougar Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run [coventry.givebacks.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Coventry Elementary PTA presents the 2026 Cougar Dash 5k and 1-mile Fun Run!

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  This flat asphalt course could help you achieve a new personal best. Run or walk with friends and family...

  Coventry Elementary PTA presents the 2026 Cougar Dash 5k and 1-mile Fun Run!

  Race Information

  This flat asphalt course could help you achieve a new personal best. Run or walk with friends and family through the beautiful neighborhoods of Coventry and The Greenlands while neighbors cheer you on. Choose the 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run course, or both! All proceeds from this non-profit event will go directly to programs that support our students. This event will promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by raising awareness and educating about the importance of physical activity.

  Not a runner but want to participate in this fun community activity? Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed.

  Don't hesitate to get in touch with the Race Director: cougardash5k@gmail.com

  Packet and Race Expo Pickup

  Package Pickup will be Friday April 24, 2026 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Coventry Elementary gymnasium at 200 Owen Davis Blvd, Yorktown, VA.

  Schedule of Race Day Events

  The 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m., and the Cougar Dash 5K starts at 9:00 a.m. Every runner will receive a medal.

  Award Age Groups and Categories for the Cougar Dash 5K

  Top Overall Adult (18+) Female and Male Medals:

  1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place receive engraved medals.

  Top Three Girls and Boys for the following age groups will receive engraved trophies:

  • Teen (13-17)

  • 11-12

  • 9-10

  • 7-8

  • 6 and under

  Every runner will get a finishing medal.

  *Registrations after April 22nd are not guaranteed a T-shirt.

  **No same day race registrations. The last day to register for either race is Friday April 24th, 2026

  1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

  200 Owen Davis Boulevard, York County, Virginia, 23693, United States
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• Yorktown Freedom Run [yorktownrotaryclub.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Mon, May 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  *8 K run walk/run (5K option also available)

  A PTC Grand Prix Event *Certified Course

  RRCA Virginia State 8K Championship

  Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix race

  PTC event for the 2024 PTC-CRR-TS 3-Club Challenge

  8k Run Walk

  9300 George Washington Memorial Highway Rt 17, York County, Virginia, 23692, United States
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• Kingswood KLAM 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Kingswood Recreation Association is hosting our 10th annual 5K fun run and walk and a 1 mile fun run for kids! The event will be held Saturday June 7, at 8:30 and 8:00 am respectively. All race...

  Kingswood Recreation Association is hosting our 10th annual 5K fun run and walk and a 1 mile fun run for kids! The event will be held Saturday June 7, at 8:30 and 8:00 am respectively. All race participants may spend the day at Kingswood Pool after the race. The race proceeds will benefit Kingswood Pool and Recreation Association. The 1 mile fun run begins at 8:00 am and the 5K run/walk begins at 8:30 am. The awards will be held at 9:45 am with 90+ awards. This race is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Event.

  Awards: Awards are given to the top three overall men and women, to the top three in five year ages groups from 14 and under to 70 and over. Awards are also given to the top three men and women in the walk division.

  T-shirts: T-shirts and exact sizes are only guaranteed to entrants who register by Wednesday, May 27, 2026. After May 27, shirts are first come, first served, while supplies last.

  Kingswood Pool 5K Run Course

  Start and finish - pool asphalt driveway at "No Parking" sign, close to the clubhouse. Runners congregate on the wide area of the parking lot.

  Right on Spring Road.

  Left on West Kingswood Drive to very end of road out-and-back, with one cul-de-sac to the right on Regency Court, necessary to make our 3.1-mile distance for the 5K.

  Right on Spring.

  Right on Oak Road to end of road out-and-back.

  Right on Perry (side street) on way back.

  Left on Holly Road.

  Diagonal crossing of Spring to Right on Kingswood Drive.

  Right on Dover Road.

  Left on Oxford Road for one block.

  Left on Kingswood Drive.

  Right on Spring.

  Right into pool entrance. And continue on gravel, then asphalt, driveway to the pool clubhouse and sign. Distance 3.105 miles for 5K.

  One Mile Fun Run

  For the one mile fun run:

  1. Go out the pool sidewalk/pathway to Kingswood Drive, and do the Kingswood Drive/Dover Road/Kingwood Drive loop (a portion of the 5K course), with a brief out-and-back to just before Spring Road, returning by the same concrete sidewalk to the finish. Same start/finish line as 5K.

  1 Miles 5k Fun Run Gravel Run Walk

  1000 Lakeshead Drive New Quarter Park, York County, Virginia, 23185, United States
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• Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run/Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  This is a Chip timed 8K event that participants can run,walk or Ruck on the 4th of July on the historic Yorktown Virginia Battlefield Tour Road. Celebrate Independence on the best 8K running/walking...

  This is a Chip timed 8K event that participants can run,walk or Ruck on the 4th of July on the historic Yorktown Virginia Battlefield Tour Road. Celebrate Independence on the best 8K running/walking course on the Peninsula! Race participants will park and gather near the York High School tennis courts ( 9300 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692) and will be led to the start line by Fife and Drummers. Race Day packet pick up only! 7AM-8:30 AM.

  USATF certified 8K Course VA16022RT

  The 8K race starts at 8 AM. The 5K Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM

  All 8K participants receive a custom race T ( Custom Race T and T shirt size guaranteed to those registered by June 24th, 2026) and the first 350 to register and finish receive a beautiful custom die cast commemorative medal. Awards for the top three overall men and women. 8K participants will compete for Age Group awards starting at 14 and under, 15-19, Five year increments from 20-24 to 75 and over.

  8K Ruck Division. Awards to the top overall Male and Female Ruck finisher.

  This year the 5k is Chip timed. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to the top three men and women in age groups: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 10 year increments 20-29, to 80 and over

  All 5K Run participants receive a finisher coin and a custom race T while supplies last ( Custom Race T and T shirt size guaranteed to those registered by June 24th, 2026) .

  Refreshments and post race celebration after your finish.

  3.1 Miles 5k 8k Fun Run Run Walk

  9300 George Washington Memorial Highway Rt 17, York County, Virginia, 23692, United States
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• Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Join us for a 10K and a 5K run along the Carter's Grove Country Road Course. Surpass your personal best while helping Olde Towne assure access to quality health and wellness care to the residents and...

  Join us for a 10K and a 5K run along the Carter's Grove Country Road Course. Surpass your personal best while helping Olde Towne assure access to quality health and wellness care to the residents and workforce of the greater Williamsburg community. This challenging run is on the old Carters Grove Country Road which is a paved trail. This will be a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix event (10K), and is on a USATF-certified course (10K & 5K). Or participate in the 1 Mile Health Hike Fun Run, free for those under 10.

  LOCATION: 101 Mount's Bay Rd, Williamsburg VA 23185 (James City County Government Complex). Parking available on location. Course Map

  EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: There is a $5 discount if registered by September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm. All registered runners will receive an event T-shirt, but size is only guaranteed to those who register by October 14, 2025, at 11:59pm. Online registrations will be closed on November 6, 2026 at 12:00pm. On the day of the event in-person registration will be open at 7:45 am, and there will be $5 price increase.

  PACKET PICK UP: will be available at Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center (5249 Olde Towne Road, Williamsburg VA 23188) on November 6, 2026 from 12pm-5pm and can also be picked up the morning of race day beginning at 7:45.

  Medals: will be given to the top 3 overall men and women in the 10K run, top 3 men and women for the 10K race walk, best time (men and women) in all age groups for the 10K, (14-and-under through 75-and-over), top 3 men and women overall in the 5K run/walk, and top girl and boy in the Health Hike.

  1 Miles 5k 10k Fun Run Run Trail Walk

  101 Mounts Bay Road, York County, Virginia, 23185, United States
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