Virginia · Half Marathon

2026-2027 Half Marathons in Virginia

Every upcoming Half Marathon in Virginia, all 37 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

37 upcoming half marathons · 29 with finish-time stats

5K Races 28210K Races 80Marathons 16Ultramarathons 8
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Virginia races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field3,643 finishersPNC Alexandria Halfin the Half MarathonLongest-running18th year18th Annual BRIDGE2BRIDGE Danvilleannual tradition

Virginia Half Marathons by City

Williamsburg 12Richmond 4Colonial Heights 4Roanoke 2Alexandria 2Lexington 1Henrico 1Woodbridge 1Chesapeake 1Annandale 1Yorktown 1Newport News 1Danville 1Middleburg 1Reston 1Covington 1King George 1Salem 1

Half Marathons in Virginia by Month

November 2026 10December 2026 7March 2027 5April 2027 5

The Next Half Marathons in Virginia

37 total
Sat, Oct 24, 2026Dominion Energy Cap Trail Classic Richmond, VAHalf Marathon10 Miles5K1 MileFrom $85Details Sat, Nov 7, 20262026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay Lexington, VAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $74Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M Williamsburg, VA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Richmond Marathon, Richmond Half Marathon, & Richmond 8k Richmond, VAMarathonHalf Marathon8KFrom $170Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Sports Backers Marathon Training Team Henrico, VAMarathonHalf Marathon8KRegistration closedFrom $215Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team Richmond, VAHalf Marathon8KRegistration closedFrom $145Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon Woodbridge, VA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Star City Half Marathon & 10K Roanoke, VAHalf Marathon10K1 MileFrom $80Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M Williamsburg, VA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (47) Colonial Heights, VA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (48) Colonial Heights, VA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (49) Williamsburg, VA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a Half Marathon in Virginia

Which Virginia cities have the most half marathons?

Williamsburg (12), Richmond (4), Colonial Heights (4), Roanoke (2) lead the state for Half Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most half marathons held in Virginia?

November is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in Virginia, with 10 of the 37, followed by December with 7. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Virginia Half Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 29 Half Marathon races in Virginia with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:10:56, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail Half Marathon races in Virginia?

Yes, 2 races around Virginia get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail.