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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Virginia Creeper Marathon 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
Marathon Results · 2026
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 Results · 2026
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.
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 Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
26.2 Miles4/4/2027 08:00$15
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