5K races near Fredericksburg

First Mount Zion Baptist Church’s Healthy Start Mind & Body 5K Run/Walk is a fall 5K that includes a Kids Fun Run. It is organized as a church community run/walk, allowing participants to race, walk, or bring children for the shorter kids’ event. The event raises awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, connecting that cause to the importance of keeping both mind and body active. Participants may also donate to the Alzheimer’s Association, which funds Alzheimer’s care, programming, support, and research.

Miles for Migraine - DC/VA/MD is a 2-mile walk for the Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland area, held at Laurel Hill Park Central Green on Lorton Road in Lorton, Virginia. It takes place in the fall and is the 10th annual edition of this local Miles for Migraine walk. The format is a short walk, not a road race, designed for participants seeking an accessible distance. The setting is a park green in Northern Virginia, providing the DC/VA/MD series a single gathering point outside the city instead of a downtown street course.

Miles for Migraine Washington D.C. is a free September walk-and-run at Anacostia Park in Washington, DC, with start and finish on Anacostia Drive. The event includes a 2-mile walk and a professionally timed 5K run, allowing participants to walk or race for a recorded result. The event supports Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. Funds benefit the MedStar Georgetown Headache Clinic, local migraine research, fellowship training, and Miles for Migraine programs and services. Participants in the walk and run receive medals. The festival area features sponsors, speakers, and a purple-dress-up prize, contributing to a community atmosphere.

Pohick Bay 5k & 10k takes participants onto the trails of Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton, Virginia. This is a short-distance trail event offering two options: a 5K for a quicker run and a 10K for those seeking a longer loop. The race is part of EX2 Adventures’ Spring Backyard Burn Trail Running Series, providing D.C.-area runners a park-based alternative to road racing. The course utilizes the trails at Pohick Bay Park instead of city streets, and walkers are welcome. EX2 Adventures also organizes adventure racing and triathlon events in Virginia and Maryland, aligning this race with a wider local schedule for enthusiasts of off-road and outdoor endurance events. The organizers have included Pohick Bay in their rotation again, indicating it is a regular venue.

Beach to Beer takes place on an October race morning in Colonial Beach, Virginia, featuring a 10K, a 5K, and a non-timed 1-mile walk. The 10K begins first, followed by the 5K a few minutes later, and the walk starts after both runs, ensuring a compact and straightforward event. The 5K and 10K are chip-timed with live results, while the 1-mile option provides a relaxed way for walkers and children to participate. The 5K and 10K follow a flat, fast course along the Potomac side of Colonial Beach, concluding at Colonial Beach Brewing. Walkers in the 5K begin after the runners, and the 5K has a 1-hour time limit. Awards are presented to the top three overall finishers and the top three in each age group for both timed races, with age groups for participants 14 and under. Post-race, Colonial Beach Brewing and Ice House Brewery serve local craft beer, and the race benefits BAMM.

The Spirit of Inclusion 5K is a community race hosted by Ainsley's Angels at Hopyard Farms. This residential neighborhood hosts the main 5K event in the afternoon. Participants can join in several ways: an in-person 5K, as an Angel Pusher, an Athlete Rider, a virtual 5K, or by running the Hopyard Harvest Mile or Hopyard Harvest Half Mile. The 5K route is mostly flat, winding through neighborhood streets where many residents come out to support runners, walkers, riders, and DUO teams. Participants are invited to wear costumes for the yearly contest, and spectators gather to cheer for their favorite runners and athlete-rider pairings. The event's core principle is practical inclusion, aiming to help athletes cross the finish line together.

The Halloween 5K and Monster Mile is a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk hosted at the Bismarck Elks Lodge. The race begins with an opening ceremony, followed by the 5K at 10:30 a.m. It accommodates families and runners alike: adults may run or walk the 5K, children can participate in a free .1-mile Spooky Sprint, and post-race events feature trick-or-treating, face painting, and community booths. The 5K follows a mapped route, and non-race activities are located on the west side of the Elks Lodge, across from the main entrance. Costumes are encouraged, with awards for the most creative, best group, best overall, best dog, and best kids' costumes. Dogs and strollers are permitted. The 5K also includes awards for the top three male and female finishers.