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Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Middleburg
US

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Race date in 194 days: Apr 17, 2027 Sat
City · Distance: Middleburg · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: $95Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenTue, June 30, 2026 ~ Fri, April 16, 2027See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 5, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Drive through Virginia's horse ranches and wineries.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2

u/suchbrightlightsRan in 2024

“I had the most fun I've ever had in a race and I think you should all put this event on your calendars for next year.”

The runner took part in Virginia Marathon's Merikos course. They enjoyed the rural scenery, with its succession of hills and gravel roads, and were impressed by the wind-sheltered waiting area, the well-organized packet pickup, the well-spaced aid stations, the post-finish snacks, and results available right away.

Read the original on Reddit · r/running

naturalspringwater05Ran in 2022 · Finish time 5:09:49

“The hills delivered.”

naturalspringwater05 completed their first marathon in 5:09:49 at the Virginia Marathon full marathon in Middleburg on November 13, 2022. They wrote that the course had about 2,000 feet of elevation gain, and that knee and foot pain in the later stages forced them to start walking around mile 23.

Read the original on Reddit

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

SURAJ HARADAGATTI · Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $95

Virginia Marathon · until Nov 25, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $65

VAM Half Marathon · until Nov 25, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $55

10k to YOU · until Nov 25, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $40

until Nov 24, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

About Virginia Merikos

Virginia Merikos

Entry cost $75

until Nov 25, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00

Time limitMarathon 7 hours

Marathon 7 hours · half marathon 5 hours · 10K 4 hours · 5K 3 hours

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

130 Madison St, Middleburg, VA

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

130 Madison St, Middleburg, VA 20117

Finish · Google Maps

The start and finish are around the amphitheatre at The Hill School in Middleburg.

Course runs on paved roads in Loudoun and Fauquier counties and includes some gravel roads, passing horse farms, wine country, and rolling rural scenery.

Middleburg is a village dating from 1787, and the town's shops and restaurants are close to the finish.

Organised by Old Dominion Racing, the event offers full marathon, the Merikos 19.65-mile race, half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K.

Full marathon is 26.2 miles with 2,087 feet of elevation gain, with the section over Bull Run Mountain as its main feature.

The Merikos also has 1,615 feet of elevation gain, and half marathon has 1,021 feet, so they differ from a flat-course course.

Full marathon requires runners to pass mile 22 within 6 hours, and the overall time limit cut-off is 7 hours.

Organizer: Old Dominion Racing
Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (63°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Bag drop 2026

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

This may change for the next edition.

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Bib pickup

2027-04-16 12:00~16:00 PR Run and Walk Leesburg · Hill School from 06:30 on the day of the race (adult photo ID required)

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None - no fixed rail/bus transit to Middleburg

Start/finish is at The Hill School, 130 Madison St, Middleburg, VA - a small rural Loudoun County town with no passenger rail or fixed-route bus service.

Nearest major transit hub is Washington Dulles International Airport, about a 30-minute drive away.

Getting to the finish

Same as start - The Hill School

All distances start and finish at The Hill School property;

on-site parking is available.

More details

Organizer runs a shuttle between the Dulles Airport Marriott Hotel and Middleburg, operating 11:00am-3:00pm —

primarily a post-race return shuttle for out-of-town participants, not a start-line transit link.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Full marathon starts at 8:00 am, the Merikos at 8:30 am, half marathon at 9:30 am, the 10K at 10:30 am, and the 5K at 10:45 am.

Bib can be collected at The Hill School from 6:30 am on race day until the start of each event.

Full marathon aid stations are located at 1.55, 3.1, 5, 9, 13, 16, 19.65, 23.1, and 24.65 miles, providing water, Gatorade, and individually packaged snacks.

Choose your shoes with the gravel sections and long climbs in mind, and carry any additional supplies you need.

How you get to the start depends on whether you stay at the Dulles Airport Marriott, about 45 minutes from the start, or in downtown Middleburg.

The Marriott shuttle for full marathon and the Merikos leaves at 6:15 am and arrives at 7:00 am;

the shuttle for half marathon leaves at 7:50 am, and the shuttle for the 10K and 5K leaves at 9:25 am.

Parking at The Hill School costs 15 dollars.

Another option is to park in town and cross the pedestrian bridge at the end of Pendleton Street.

Times are local to Middleburg. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easy

1 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Salamander Resort And Spa

Resort · 1.2km

9.1/10(40)

View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Middleburg with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Middleburg runners' room

FAQ

When does Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, April 17, 2027 in Middleburg, VA, United States.

How much is the Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $95.

What is the time limit for Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027?

Marathon 7 hours · half marathon 5 hours · 10K 4 hours · 5K 3 hours.

What distances does Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027 start?

130 Madison St, Middleburg, VA.

When does registration for Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027 open?

Registration runs from Tue, June 30, 2026 to Fri, April 16, 2027.

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Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)

About Virginia Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run