Running in Charlottesville

I run in various non-profit footraces in Charlottesville.

Charlottesville Events

The overall best event is the Charlottesville Ten Miler. The course traverses the city and the route is lined with spectators. The “don’t miss” event is the Haven 8K. The breakfast afterwards is fantastic; tip: finish early and don’t dawdle getting to the Haven after finishing. The most beginner-friendly race is the Community Bridges 5K. The Pepsi 10k is popular and always has a strong UVA presence. The Big Brother Big Sisters 5K/10K is very scenic and the two distances is a nice feature. The Run For Autism 5K has a nice route through a neighborhood, but is pretty casual. The 4 Our Freedom 5K is overtly military themed and off-putting.

Race History

2024

• Mar: Charlottesville Ten Miler
• Mar: Haven 8k

2023

Total distance: 34.5 miles.

• Oct: Men's Four Miler
• Sep: Pepsi 10k
• Jun: Big Brother Big Sisters 10k
• Apr: Run For Autism 5k
• Mar: Charlottesville Ten Miler
• Mar: Haven 8k

2022

Total distance: 30.5 miles.

• Sep: Pepsi 10k
• Jun: Big Brother Big Sisters 10k
• Mar: Charlottesville Ten Miler
• Mar: Haven 8k
• Feb: Trek to Prevent Trafficking 5k

2021

Total distance: 34.54 miles.

• Oct: Men’s Four Miler
• Sep: Pepsi 10k
• Jun: Big Brother Big Sisters 10k
• Mar: Charlottesville Ten Miler (Foxfield)
• Mar: Pi Miler (virtual)
• Mar: Haven 8k (Free Union)

2020

Total distance: 9 miles.

• Oct: Men’s Four Miler
• Mar: Haven 8k (Last race before the pandemic cancelled everything.)

2019

Total distance: 29.8 miles.

• Dec: Monticello Holiday Classic 5k
• Oct: Community Bridges 5k
• Sep: Pepsi 10k
• Jun: 4 Our Freedom 5k
• Jun: Big Brother Big Sisters 5k
• May: Fix a Leak 5k
• Apr: Run For Autism 5k
• Mar: Haven 8k

2018

Total distance: 7.1 miles.

• Dec: Men’s Four Miler
• Oct: Community Bridges 5k