Ashland Half Marathon & 5k
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Ashland, Virginia
The Experience
All aboard for summer's hottest half marathon & 5k!
If you’ve never been to Ashland, Virginia look no further than the Ashland Half Marathon & 5k to find yourself soaking in every ounce of the colorful town! Dubbed "The Center of the Universe", this quaint community has historic homes, a bustling downtown, and delicious restaurants and breweries. Each course promises an escape to small-town Virginia and the chance to run alongside a passing train. All aboard because this is one race you can’t miss!
Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 8/29/2026 07:00
Start Location
Henry Clay & Center Street, Ashland, VA 23005
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Technical Shirt (Unisex Tee or Ladies Tank)
Registration
Register online — $65
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:09:04
9:51/mi pace
1:10:23
5:22/mi pace
1,004
50% female · 50% male
24 states
Avg age: 40
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:52:58
Top 25%
2:30:01
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
87°F
☽
Avg Low
68°F
☂
Precip
0.08 in
🍃
Wind
8 mph
More races in Virginia
The Experience
All aboard for summer's hottest half marathon & 5k!
If you’ve never been to Ashland, Virginia look no further than the Ashland Half Marathon & 5k to find yourself soaking in every ounce of the colorful town! Dubbed "The Center of the Universe", this quaint community has historic homes, a bustling downtown, and delicious restaurants and breweries. Each course promises an escape to small-town Virginia and the chance to run alongside a passing train. All aboard because this is one race you can’t miss!
Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 8/29/2026 07:00
Start Location
Henry Clay & Center Street, Ashland, VA 23005
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Technical Shirt (Unisex Tee or Ladies Tank)
Registration
Register online — $65
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:09:04
9:51/mi pace
1:10:23
5:22/mi pace
1,004
50% female · 50% male
24 states
Avg age: 40
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:52:58
Top 25%
2:30:01
Top 75%