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Danville Half Marathon
Danville Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Danville, Virginia. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 55 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Danville, VA
- Field size
- ~55 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Danville, Virginia
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 55 runners
- Course
- Out-and-back course starting/finishing on the MLK Bridge; mostly flat paved Riverwalk Trail along the Dan River with one short unpaved section. No official elevation-profile figures published.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail
- Typical race-day weather
- about 48°F at the start, 90% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Danville Half Marathon
The 2025 Danville Half Marathon, presented by URW Community Federal Credit Union, features a new course that begins at 215 Main St., Danville, VA 24541 . This is an out and back course starting and finishing on MLK Bridge. The mostly flat course will run along the beautiful paved Riverwalk Trail by the Dan River. THIS IS A CHIP TIMED RACE. ALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN BASED ON GUN TIME . Course time limit will be 3.5 hours (16:00 minute mile pace). Timing will be conducted by Blue Ridge Timing, Lyn…
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Danville Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Danville Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Danville Half Marathon held?
- In Danville, Virginia.
- What distances does the Danville Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Danville Half Marathon?
- About 55 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Danville Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Danville Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. $50 (from givesignup.org, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Danville Half Marathon start?
- 8:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Danville Half Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Danville Half Marathon?
- about 48°F at the start, 90% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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