Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)
Virginia Marathon Half: rolling horse-country course with small-town charm and well-organized support.
Race Date
Apr 17, 2027
Location
Middleburg, VA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Location
- Middleburg, Virginia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 19.65 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,097
Highlights
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Virginia Marathon Half starts and ends at The Hill School in historic Middleburg, Virginia, a postcard-worthy town dating back to 1787. The course winds through Loudoun and Fauquier counties' horse and wine country, passing horse farms, rolling countryside, and scenic vistas along paved roads dotted with some gravel. Runners enjoy plenty of shade as they traverse this picturesque landscape. With a median field of about 338 finishers from roughly 24 states, the event maintains an intimate, community feel.
The half marathon course is primarily rolling hills, offering a fair challenge without the mountain climb reserved for the full marathon and Merikos distances. The atmosphere is welcoming and efficient—packet pickup is seamless, volunteers are enthusiastic and helpful, and the course is well-marked. About 7% of runners return, a testament to the race's quality. The event includes a T-shirt as swag, and the post-race vibe is bolstered by Middleburg's boutiques and restaurants just minutes away. This is a well-organized, scenic race perfect for those seeking a rewarding half marathon in Virginia's countryside.
Race-provided description
The Virginia Marathon goes through Virginia’s horse and wine country. Developed by Old Dominion Racing, this event will include both live/in-person racing. The live race kicks off in historic Middleburg. Land at Dulles International Airport in Loudoun County and within 30 minutes, arrive at this postcard-worthy town dating back to 1787. Travel along paved roads (some gravel) in Loudoun and Fauquier counties, enjoying scenic vistas, horse farms, rolling countryside and plenty of shade. Everyone starts and ends at The Hill School, which is minutes from Middleburg’s downtown streets filled with boutiques and locally-owned restaurants. Athletes seeking a greater challenge can opt for the full Marathon or Merikós to go up Bull Run Mountain (elevation gain of 3000+ ft in total) and back again!
Packet Pickup: Beat the long lines race morning and pickup up your bib and more at =PR= Run and Walk in Leesburg (1601 Village Market Blvd. SE, Unit 120, Leesburg, VA 20175 on Saturday, March 21 from 12pm-4pm. Also on race day from 6:30am until your event starts at The Hill School (Compression socks available for purchase at race day packet pickup).
It was the second most beautiful course I’ve ever run, the first being the Yorkshireman in the UK, so hard to compete with. Packet pickup was seamless, the volunteers were kind, enthusiastic, friendly and helpful. The course was well marked, and the perfect kind of challenge. There were plenty of porta-potties. The TShirts are cute, and the blanket is a great piece of swag. Well done! I can’t wait to run it (hiking those hills) again. — H. Kelly
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 17, 2027
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
130 Madison St, Middleburg, VA, 20117
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Rural, Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick574 years running
~338 finishers a year
growing or steady
7% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 24 states
winner 1:20:23
typical high 59°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
37°
Afternoon (High)
59°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
60%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,097 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
1,097
Median time
2:21:57
Latest turnout
338
States
32
Turnout by year
2022–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)?
The Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) is held on Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) take place?
It takes place in Middleburg, Virginia.
What distances does the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 19.65 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles.
Is the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) course flat and good for a PR?
The Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,097 runners who have completed the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k).
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