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

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Date: March 22, 2026
• Location: 130 Madison St, Middleburg, VA
• Event Types: Full Marathon, Merikós, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
• Website: Virginia Marathon

🌄 Course Description

• Scenic Route: The Virginia Marathon goes through Virginia’s horse and wine country.
• Start/Finish: Everyone starts and ends at The Hill School, near downtown Middleburg.
• Terrain: Travel along paved roads (some gravel) in Loudoun and Fauquier counties.
• Challenge: Athletes can opt for the full Marathon or Merikós, which includes an elevation gain of 3000+ ft up Bull Run Mountain.

📅 Packet Pickup

• Location: =PR= Run and Walk, 1601 Village Market Blvd. SE, Unit 120, Leesburg, VA 20175
• Date and Time: Saturday, March 21 from 12pm-4pm.
• Race Day: Packet pickup available from 6:30am until your event starts at The Hill School.
• Merchandise: Compression socks available for purchase at race day packet pickup.

🗣️ Participant Feedback

• Course Appeal: "It was the second most beautiful course I’ve ever run."
• Volunteers: "The volunteers were kind, enthusiastic, friendly and helpful."
• Facilities: "There were plenty of porta-potties."
• Swag: "The T-Shirts are cute, and the blanket is a great piece of swag."