Resources for Finding Local Races

Run Guides - https://www.runguides.com/

Run Sign Up - https://runsignup.com/

Ultra Sign Up - https://ultrasignup.com/

Run Washington - https://www.runwashington.com/

Local Race Companies (some with discount codes on races)

Athletic Equation Races - https://athletic-equation.com/ - use code Wolfpack10! = 10% off all 2026 Athletic Equation trail races and WV Trail Fest.

Algonquin Ultras - https://www.alqultras.org/

Annapolis Striders - www.annapolisstriders.org

Annapolis Striders Weekly Group Runs - https://www.annapolisstriders.org/local-group-runs/

Altis Endurance - https://altisendurance.com/

Bad to the Bone Races - www.badtothebone.biz - use code DCCSROCKS for 15% discount

Bishops Events - http://bishopsevents.com/ - 15% off using code DCCS

DC Road Runners - https://www.dcroadrunners.org/

EX2 Adventures - https://ex2adventures.com/ - for discount code email Andy B at info@ex2adventures.com

Frederick SteepleChasers - https://steeplechasers.org/

Fun Run Racing - www.funrunracing.com

Howard County Striders - https://striders.net/

J&A Racing - https://www.jandaracing.com/ - use code DCCS2526 for 10% off on these races: Sentara Crawlin Crab 1/2 Marathon & 5k (www.crawlincrabhalf.com) on Oct 4-5 in Hampton, Va; Chartway Norfolk Harbor 1/2 Marathon, 10k & 5k (www.norfolkhalf.com) on Nov 22-23 in Norfolk, Va; Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 1/2 Marathon & 8k (www.shamrockmarathon.com) March 21-22, 2026 in Va Beach

Montgomery County Running Club - https://mcrrc.org/

Old Dominion Racing - http://www.olddominionracing.com/ - use code DCCS10 for 10% off races.

Potomac River Running Races - www.prraces.com - 5$ off using code DCCS25RUN through December 31, 2025 on PRR races only.

Pacers Running Races - https://runpacers.com/pages/events

Safety and Health Foundation - www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org

Sportsbackers (Richmond, VA) - https://www.sportsbackers.org/

VCU Health Richmond 8k - November 15

  • Event Description: The VCU Health Richmond 8k is the perfect way to soak in all the excitement of race day on Saturday, November 15, and it’s currently the only way to join in on race day! The Allianz Richmond Marathon and CarMax Richmond Half Marathon have already sold out, and the 8k is nearly 80% full.

  • Promo Code = Striders25

  • Good for $5 off any VCU Health Richmond 8k entry and valid through November 14, 2025, or until the event sells out, whichever comes first. 

CarMax Tacky Light Run - December 13, 2025

  • Event Description: Immerse yourself in Richmond’s over-the-top tacky light tradition on this festive run, filled with glowing displays, holiday cheer, and photo-worthy fun. Walker-friendly and welcoming to all, the 3.5-mile course sparkles with lights for a magical night as bright as the season. Also featuring the Twilight 1-Mile Kids Run!

  • Promo Code = Striders25

  • Good for $5 off any CarMax Tacky Light Run entry and valid through December 12, 2025, or until the event sells out, whichever comes first. 

Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5k - March 7, 2026

  • Event Description: The Virginia Credit Union River City Half blends breathtaking beauty with just the right amount of grit—think sweeping river views, lush neighborhoods, and rewarding climbs that make crossing the finish line on the University of Richmond campus even sweeter. Want something shorter? The River City 5k delivers the same RVA spring vibes in a smaller dose.

  • Promo Code = Striders25

  • Good for $10 off any Virginia Credit Union River City Half Marathon entry and valid through March 6, 2026, or until the event sells out, whichever comes first. 

Southwest VA Running - swvarunning.com

Event Name: New River Trail Races 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k
Event Date: April 11, 2026
Event Time: 4:00 AM for the 100k; 7:30 AM 50k early start; 8 AM for 50k; 8:30 AM for 25k; 9 AM for 10k
Event Location: New River Trail State Park, Fries, Virginia
Register here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=126064
Discount code: DCCS10 (10% off any distance)

Registration not up yet for Crystal Springs yet but it will be on RunSignup 

Event Name: Crystal Springs Ultra Races
Event Date: August 8, 2026
Event Time: 8:00 AM
Event Location: Crystal Springs Recreation Area, Wytheville, Virginia
Register here: https://www.swvarunning.com/crystalspringsultraraces
Discount code: DCCS10 (10% of any distance)

Registration for this will open 10/10 midnight to 10/31 11:59 PM open briefly for a deep discount; Black Friday 11/28 midnight to 11/29 11:59 PM open just for a Black Friday sale; 1/1/2026 midnight fully open until race day.

Event Name: Damascus Festival of Miles
Event Date: October 2 to 3, 2026
Event Time: Starts Friday afternoon, continues all day Saturday
Event Location: Damascus Town Park, Damascus, Virginia
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Damascus/DamascusFestivalOfMiles
Discount code: DCCS10 (10% of any distance)

Yeti Trail Running Series - https://www.yetitrailrunners.com/