Fairfax Station is the most popular city to run a half marathon in Virginia.
Virginia Half Marathon Calendar
Browse all Virginia Half Marathons in 2025 by month and by city below. For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up.
We dedicated dozens of hours every month searching for races to include in the Virginia Half Marathons calendar. If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at [email protected] to submit your race.
Filter Virginia Half Marathons
Race Size
Difficulty
Scenery
Type
Perfect For
Distances
Filter Virginia Half Marathons
Race Size
Difficulty
Scenery
Type
Perfect For
Distances
February 15, 2025
500-1000 runners
King George, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Trail
March 2, 2025
500-1000 runners
Newport News, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
March 8, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Richmond, Virginia
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 16, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 5, 2025
500-1000 runners
Charlottesville, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 5, 2025
100-500 runners
King George, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Trail
April 12, 2025
500-1000 runners
Roanoke, Virginia
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
April 12, 2025
1-100 runners
Danville, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
April 27, 2025
100-500 runners
Chesapeake, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 27, 2025
100-500 runners
Reston, Virginia
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
May 7, 2025
1-100 runners
Bedford, Virginia
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
May 18, 2025
1-100 runners
Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Road
May 23, 2025
100-500 runners
Leesburg, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
June 14, 2025
100-500 runners
Farmville, Virginia
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail & Road, Ultramarathon
June 14, 2025
100-500 runners
Covington, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
June 21, 2025
1-100 runners
Triangle, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
September 6, 2025
1-100 runners
Douthat State Park, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail, Ultramarathon
October 5, 2025
1-100 runners
Chesterfield, Virginia
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
October 5, 2025
100-500 runners
Hampton, Virginia
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 11, 2025
100-500 runners
Salem, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Road
Running in Virginia
FAQ
What are the most popular Virginia half marathons?
The most popular Virginia half marathons are the Richmond Half Marathon with 7,336 finishers in 2023. Followed by the Yuengling Shamrock Half Marathon in Virginia Beach with 5,226 finishers in 2023.
What are the best Virginia half marathons for beginners in 2024?
The Virginia half marathons that we recommend most frequently for beginners are the:
The Richmond Half Marathon: Known as the Friendliest Marathon in the United States, a course that takes runners through the scenic and historic neighborhoods of Richmond and the James River. The course experience is full of live music, spirit groups, and party zones.
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon: Â A flat, fast, and scenic course with a finish line overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A ton of crowd support and a fun finisher experience!
What’s the best month to run a half marathon in Virginia?
October is the most popular month to run a half marathon in Virginia.
What are the most popular cities to run Virginia half marathons?
