You can run Virginia half-marathon events in Albert Park, Bedford, Charlottesville, Chesterfield, Covington, Douthat State Park, Fairfax Station, Farmville, Fredericksburg, Grayson Highlands State Park, Hampton, Key West, King George, Leesburg, Lexington, Matthews, Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke, Salem, Spotsylvania, Springfield, Triangle, and Williamsburg.
Upcoming Half Marathons Near Richmond, VA
Looking for a half marathon in Richmond, Virginia? Browse the most comprehensive Richmond half marathon calendar with each race history, course description, difficulty rating, finisher ranges, scenery, and what the race is perfect for like family-friendly or lots of crowd support.
You’ll also be able to find must-know race logistics like pricing, start time, and course maps.
Half marathons are always coming and going. If you don’t see a race on the Richmond half marathon calendar, you can contact us at [email protected].
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Filter Virginia Half Marathons
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Distances
Featured Race
August 17, 2025
500-1000 runners
Anchorage, Alaska
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
Featured Race
January 18, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Key West, Delaware
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
September 27, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Richmond, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Road, Trail
October 5, 2025
1-100 runners
Chesterfield, Virginia
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
November 15, 2025
10,000+ runners
Richmond, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
December 13, 2025
1-100 runners
Chesterfield, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
March 7, 2026
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 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: 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!
Which Virginia cities have half marathons?
