Virginia
Virginia Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026
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Explore the best obstacle runs in Virginia for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 7 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Virginia below and join the running community at these great events!
February 2026
Get muddy at the Mad Anthony Mud Run, a spirited 3 mile course through fields and trails with tunnels and a dozen plus obstacles. Finishers are rewarded with a lively afterparty featuring local craft brews, fire pits and a costume contest.
April 2026
RISE: Thermopylae was an immersive endurance and leadership challenge on rugged backcountry loops near the Allegheny Mountains, pairing ruck work, obstacle zones, and stress tests. The April 18, 2026 Raphine Virginia event was cancelled.
Test your strength and speed at the Summit View HYROX Race Sim on April 25 in Rocky Mount VA. Join as an individual, doubles, or relay team for a full HYROX challenge with medals and shirts for all finishers.
May 2026
Join Run Wild Races XII: Run for Tortoises on May 2, 2026 at Metro Richmond Zoo for a family friendly fundraiser supporting endangered tortoises. Choose a 1 mile fun run, a trail 5k or the Wild Ninja obstacle course and enjoy a shirt, medal and same..
July 2026
Dive into muddy fun at Richmond Muddy Dash on July 25, 2026 at Virginia Motorsports Park. Run, walk or crawl through a few miles of playful mud moments, wear a costume if you like and enjoy a non competitive finishers festival.
August 2026
Take on the Face the Forest 5K at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Lynchburg VA on August 15, 2026. This muddy 3.1 mile obstacle course offers competitive and casual waves, and proceeds support Poplar Forest educational programs.
October 2026
Take on rugged Blue Ridge trails at the Virginia Spartan Race, Oct 24 to 25, 2026 at Massanutten Resort. Choose Sprint, Super or Kids races with rocky climbs and 20 plus obstacles for a weekend of mud, challenge, and spectator fun.