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Virginia Half Marathons in January

This is the calendar of all the Virginia half marathons in January. On these race calendars, not only will you be able to search the basics of cities and dates, but you’ll also be able to find January Virginia half marathons by difficulty, scenery, race size, and attributes like whether it’s pet-friendly, stroller-friendly, or has a great finisher party.

If you can’t find the half marathon you’re looking for in Virginia in January, it’s possible the race has not updated their date to the current year or has switched months. If you know a race belongs on this calendar or have any edits you’d like to suggest for an existing race in Virginia in January, you can email us [email protected].

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January 17, 2026
1-100 runners
Yorktown, Virginia
Key West
January 18, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Key West, Delaware
January 31, 2026
500-1000 runners
King George, Virginia

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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 2025?

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!

Which months can I run a half marathon in Virginia?

You can run a half marathon in Virginia in January, February, May, June, August, September, October, November, and December.

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