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Newport News One City Marathon
Newport News One City Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Newport News, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 6, 2027. About 946 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 6, 2027
- Location
- Newport News, VA
- Field size
- ~946 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Location
- Newport News, Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 946 runners
- Course
- 318 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- onecitymarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 318 ft gain, 312 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 25°F at the start, 38% humidity, 15 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Newport News One City Marathon
Now in its 13th year, the Newport News One City Marathon is a great point-to-point marathon option located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. This course is known for its fast times and a high percentage of Boston Qualifying times. There are also additional race distances available including half marathon, 5K and Nautical Mile fun run. If you are up for a challenge, run the 5K on Saturday, and either the half or full marathon Sunday!
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #32 (BQ rate 15.5%, PR score 99.3, Very Flat)
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Newport News One City Marathon: common questions
- When is the Newport News One City Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 6, 2027.
- Where is the Newport News One City Marathon held?
- In Newport News, Virginia.
- What distances does the Newport News One City Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Newport News One City Marathon?
- About 946 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 Newport News One City Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Newport News One City Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Newport News One City Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 318 ft gain, 312 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Newport News One City Marathon?
- about 25°F at the start, 38% humidity, 15 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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