Virginia
Virginia Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026

Explore the best obstacle runs in Virginia for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 4 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Virginia below and join the running community at these great events!
October 2025
Event overview
The 11th bi-annual Run Wild Race is scheduled for October 11, 2025, at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia. The event is held in partnership with the Metro Richmond Zoo and offers multiple race formats on zoo grounds. Each participant r..
Virginia Spartan Event Weekend runs October 25–26, 2025 at Massanutten Resort in Massanutten, Virginia, against the Blue Ridge Mountains. The event offers Sprint (5K, 20 obstacles) and Super (10K, 25 obstacles), plus a Kids Race (1–3 km). A Trifecta..
April 2026
RISE Thermopylae is a hybrid immersive endurance event (HIPDEE) held near Raphine, Virginia, on 160+ rugged acres at the base of the Allegheny Mountains adjacent to George Washington National Forest. The event offers three tiers: 6-hour, 12-hour, and..
May 2026
Run Wild Races X @ the Metro Richmond Zoo Spring is a family-friendly running event held in Moseley, Virginia, featuring multiple race options including a Mini 1 Mile, a 5k, and a Wild Ninja obstacle course. Participants run through the Metro Richmon..