Fairfax Station is the most popular city to run a half marathon in Virginia.
Virginia Half Marathon Calendar
Browse all Virginia Half Marathons in 2024-2025 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 info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
Virginia Half Marathon Calendar
Dates may be subject to alteration, please check race website.
Filter Virginia Half Marathons
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Difficulty
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Filter Virginia Half Marathons
Race Size
Difficulty
Scenery
Type
Perfect For
Distances
Featured Race
November 16, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Richmond, Featured
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
Featured Race
November 16, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Charlotte, Featured
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
October 19, 2024
1-100 runners
Lorton, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
October 19, 2024
1-100 runners
Mathews, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
October 20, 2024
100-500 runners
Charlottesville, Virginia
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
October 26, 2024
100-500 runners
Lexington, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 2, 2024
1-100 runners
Bentonville, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 2, 2024
1-100 runners
Covington, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 4, 2024
100-500 runners
Winchester, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Relay, Trail
November 10, 2024
1-100 runners
Springfield, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 16, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Charlotte, Featured
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 16, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Richmond, Featured
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 23, 2024
100-500 runners
Roanoke, Virginia
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
November 24, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Norfolk, Virginia
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
November 30, 2024
100-500 runners
Fairfax Station, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
December 7, 2024
1-100 runners
Spotsylvania, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
December 7, 2024
100-500 runners
Farmville, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Trail, Ultramarathon
December 8, 2024
100-500 runners
Fredericksburg, Virginia
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
December 14, 2024
1-100 runners
Chesterfield, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
December 15, 2024
100-500 runners
Annandale, 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
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: 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?