Sun, Apr 4, 2027

Virginia Creeper Marathon

Abingdon, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

Marathon

About the Virginia Creeper Marathon

The Virginia Creeper Marathon runs entirely on a former railroad bed, so the surface is soft and the grade stays gentle throughout. The route follows an out-and-back pattern with several turnarounds, which means you pass the same trailheads more than once. That is useful for spectators: family and friends can park at those access points and catch a runner multiple times over the course of the morning.

Aid stations are spaced regularly along the trail, each stocked with water, sports drink, and homemade food. The race starts and finishes near the Abingdon Trailhead, where Green Springs Road meets the trail. Amenities are minimal by design, and the organizers are upfront about that, but the course is USATF certified and qualifies for Boston.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

26.2 Miles · 2026 results

68finishers

2:43:29winner

4:54:33median

7:52:46cutoff

Top 3: Will Stockley (2:43:29) · Tye Whitlow (3:21:22) · Hongyun Zhou (3:28:11)

30K · 2026 results

14finishers

2:46:00winner

4:40:00median

5:24:00cutoff

Top 3: Lenny McClary (2:46:00) · Dan Wang (3:03:00) · Mike Jumper (3:30:00)

The Virginia Creeper Marathon has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

26.2 Miles4/4/2027 08:00$15

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Common Questions About the Virginia Creeper Marathon

Will I finish last at the Virginia Creeper Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 26.2 Miles field finished slower than 4:54:33, and the last recorded finisher came in around 7:52:46, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Virginia Creeper Marathon a good first 26.2 Miles?

It is a small race (68 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 26.2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Virginia Creeper Marathon?

The 26.2 Miles winner ran 2:43:29 while the median finisher took 4:54:33. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.