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.
Virginia Half Marathon Calendar
Browse all Virginia Half Marathons in 2026 and 2027 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.
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
June 13, 2026
100-500 runners
Charles City, Virginia
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail & Road
June 13, 2026
100-500 runners
Covington, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
June 20, 2026
100-500 runners
Farmville, Virginia
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail & Road, Ultramarathon
August 8, 2026
100-500 runners
King George, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Trail
August 16, 2026
500-1000 runners
Anchorage, Alaska
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
September 12, 2026
500-1000 runners
Danville, Virginia
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
September 12, 2026
1-100 runners
Douthat State Park, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail, Ultramarathon
September 19, 2026
1-100 runners
Bentonville, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
October 3, 2026
1-100 runners
Fairfax Station, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
October 3, 2026
500-1000 runners
Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Trail
October 4, 2026
1-100 runners
Chesterfield, Virginia
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
October 4, 2026
100-500 runners
Hampton, Virginia
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 10, 2026
100-500 runners
Salem, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Road
October 17, 2026
100-500 runners
Lorton, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail & Road
October 17, 2026
1-100 runners
Mathews, Virginia
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
November 1, 2026
100-500 runners
Powhatan, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail & Road
November 7, 2026
100-500 runners
Lexington, Virginia
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 22, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Norfolk, Virginia
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
December 6, 2026
100-500 runners
Fredericksburg, Virginia
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
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 2026?
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 Virginia cities have half marathons?
