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Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)
Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) is a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 19.65 Miles and 5K event held in Middleburg, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 17, 2027. About 3,450 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 17, 2027
- Location
- Middleburg, VA
- Field size
- ~3,450 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Location
- Middleburg, Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 19.65 Miles, 5K
- Field size
- About 3,450 runners
- Course
- 2087 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- virginiamarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail; 2087 ft gain, 2087 ft loss (official course data); Not a Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 47°F at the start, 96% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)
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 …
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Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k): common questions
- When is the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 17, 2027.
- Where is the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) held?
- In Middleburg, Virginia.
- What distances does the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 19.65 Miles and 5K.
- How many people run the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)?
- About 3,450 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 Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $95 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)?
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail; 2087 ft gain, 2087 ft loss (official course data); Not a Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)?
- about 47°F at the start, 96% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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