Virginia · Marathon

2026-2027 Marathons in Virginia

Every upcoming Marathon in Virginia, all 16 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

16 upcoming marathons · 10 with finish-time stats

5K Races 28210K Races 80Half Marathons 37Ultramarathons 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 field963 finishersNewport News One City Marathonin the 5K

Virginia Marathons by City

Virginia Beach 3Arlington 2Williamsburg 2Lexington 1Richmond 1Henrico 1Chesapeake 1Newport News 1Abingdon 1Roanoke 1Middleburg 1Covington 1

Marathons in Virginia by Month

November 2026 6

The Next Marathons in Virginia

16 total
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team Arlington, VAMarathonFrom $100Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Ainsley's Angels MCM Morning Check-in Virginia Beach, VAMarathonFreeDetails Sun, Oct 25, 2026Ainsley's Angels MCM Complete check-in Virginia Beach, VAMarathonRegistration closedFreeDetails Sun, Oct 25, 2026Marine Corps Marathon Bibs from FARC Arlington, VAMarathonRegistration closedFrom $250Details Sat, Nov 7, 20262026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay Lexington, VAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $89Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M Williamsburg, VA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $90Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Richmond Marathon, Richmond Half Marathon, & Richmond 8k Richmond, VAMarathonHalf Marathon8KFrom $200Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Sports Backers Marathon Training Team Henrico, VAMarathonHalf Marathon8KRegistration closedFrom $215Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M Williamsburg, VA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $95Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Charlie Normile's Turkey Trot Virginia Beach, VA5K1 Mile26.2mFreeDetails Sun, Dec 6, 2026Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K / Marathon / Half Marathon / 50K Relay Chesapeake, VA50KMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $85Details Sun, Mar 7, 2027Newport News One City Marathon Newport News, VAMarathonHalf Marathon5K1.15 MilesFrom $105Details

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 Marathon in Virginia

Which Virginia cities have the most marathons?

Virginia Beach (3), Arlington (2), Williamsburg (2), Lexington (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most marathons held in Virginia?

November is the busiest month for Marathon races in Virginia, with 6 of the 16, followed by October with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Virginia Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 9 Marathon races in Virginia with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:31:55, 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 Marathon races in Virginia?

Yes, 2 races around Virginia get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races.